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Ellie Kay,"America's Family Financial Expert" (R) is a wife, mom and an author/speaker/spokesperson. Ellie is married to "The World's Greatest Fighter Pilot" who cannot find the correct exit without her help (she wonders how he flies a jet without her in the back seat). The Kays have, collectively, seven children (four teens at once--eek!) and two very pampered mini schnauzers (they're so spoiled they should be named Prada and Gucci). The Kays make their home in Southern California. -
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Category Archives: Budgeting
Grocery Delivery Savings – The Way of the Future?
When our kids were all young and still living at home, a trip to the grocery store was an event. For starters, trying to find an item on my enormous shopping list was an immediate challenge among my four boys … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, coupons, Grocery, Kids and Money, Savings, Shopping
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Fun Kid’s Budgets — Teaching the Value of a Buck
“But I waaant it, “ four year old Joshua whined for the umpteenth time. Bob was TDY and I was completely out of patience with our youngest son. After taking care of five kids under the age of 11 by … Continue reading
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Valentines Day 2013
Even after 25 years of marriage, Valentines Day is still consider a “high holy day” in the Kay house! If Bob ever lived in a world where he thought he could skip over the day in an effort to … Continue reading
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Three, Four or More – Help for Families With Lots of Kiddies!
What do parents do to get by in our economy when they have 3, 4 or more kids? As a mom of seven, I’ve been asked how I handled buying clothing on one military man’s income. Here are some tips … Continue reading

