Join Bethany Bayless, a Mom and self-proclaimed personal finance nerd, every week to chat all things motherhood and money in this fun, upbeat show. Bethany Bayless interviews fellow moms and experts as they laugh, maybe cry, share fun stories, and encourage other moms as they navigate motherhood and personal finance. Welcome to The Motherhood & Money Show!
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There is a lot for moms to manage around the holiday season. It can be magical and exhausting all at the same time! Bethany gives a pep talk this week to all the women out there doing their best to make this the best Holiday season yet!Por Bethany Bayless
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Saving Money This Holiday Season (and All Year Round!)
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Welcome back to another week of Motherhood and Money! This week Bethany is talking about ways to save money when shopping this holiday season--but these same tips apply all year! ALWAYS do your research. Check camelcamelcamel.com or Honey for good prices and cash back rewards Use a shopping portal like Southwest to compare prices online (check out …
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Things are really different the second time around--especially with babies! Bethany shares the things she did differently before the arrival of the baby, in the hospital, and nursing. Some of our favorite breastfeeding resources on Instagram are: @the.breastfeedingmama @LALactation @LegenDairyMilk @MilkyMama Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Kno…
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Marissa Lyda's Second Birth Story!
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She is back! Going Bethany for the second week in a row, Marissa Lyda shares the birth story of her second son, Jack. Before Marissa dives in to the full birth story, Bethany and Marissa catch up. Marissa fills Bethany in on the major events that have happened in the last week including her husband being laid off from his job (and why she is gratef…
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SHE'S BACK! Life Update and Birth Story From Bethany
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Bethany is back from maternity leave with real time episodes! Tune in to hear how life is going with Baby Bayless #2 (Ella) and get the details of her birth story. Also as a special treat, Marissa Lyda joins the conversation and hear the full story for the first time! She also catches us up on what life is like for the Lydas as a family of 4! Also,…
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What would the body positive conversation be without talking about moms bodies after babies? Amanda Tice is a plus sized model, mom to George, and author of The New Mom Code: Shatter Expectations and Crush It at Motherhood. this week on The Motherhood and Money Show she chats with Bethany about postpartum bodies. Amanda discusses her journey with b…
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The Connection with Food and Money with Jillian Lama of The Body You Crave
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There's a big connection between our relationship with food and money. This week on the show, Bethany is chatting with Jillian Lama, who is a master certified life and health coach and creator of the Body You Crave Method. They dive deep into the connections we have with food and money, as well as where we find our worth. Jillian talks about "Buffe…
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As moms and as women, we have so many thoughts and feelings around our body image. With fads and diets and a beauty industry that makes billions each year off insecurities, it is no wonder we can some times feel as though we aren't measuring up. Join Bethany in the first of a three part series on body image and our relationship with food as she sha…
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Walking the Trying to Conceive Journey with Natalie Torres-Haddad
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October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. So many members of our community have walked this journey of miscarriage or infertility. The comment we hear a lot when discussing these issues is that it is not talked about enough. It is very natural and understandable that we shy away from deeply personal and painful subjects such as…
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Communicating to Elevate with Melissa Giller of Life with Soul
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How can we communicate in relationships to elevate each other and connect with empathy, assertiveness and respect to make the most out of your relationships? Melissa Giller, founder of Life with Soul, comes on to talk about just that. She and Bethany discuss the balance between empathy and assertiveness in relationships, and touch on several aspect…
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Being Married to Someone Financially Irresponsible with Tammy Trenta of Family Financial
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What do you do when you are trying to be financially responsible and your spouse isn't interested? On today's episode, Bethany talks to Tammy Trenta, the founder and CEO of Family Financial (and former Apprentice contestant), on what it looks like when your spouse's financial values don't align with yours. In this episode, Tammy talks about her per…
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Finances Concerning Prenups, Postnups, Divorce, and Co-Parenting with Sabrina Shaheen Cronin
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Attorney, mentor, and coach Sabrina Shaheen Cronin joins Bethany on the show discussing a massive topic of navigating the waters of separation, divorce, and co-parenting. Before they get to that though, the first part of the episode is talking about habits to build a strong marriage and getting on the same page financially. Here are some sample que…
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Overcoming Over-giving with Suzanne Culberg
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As moms we think we can and should be able to do it all in order to make us "good" moms. This week, Bethany is continuing the conversation around this topic with coach and accidental entrepreneur Suzanne Culberg. After discussing Blue and Hamilton, they dive into the big topic about the habits that can help overcoming over-giving and how to say No …
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Dealing with Burnout in Motherhood with LaKeisha Entsuah of Well Beauty Lab
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Motherhood is no joke. Between the mom-shaming, mom-guilt, trying to do ALLL the things, and failing to live up to our own (sometimes unrealistic) expectations for ourselves, we are often in danger of total mom burnout. This week on The Motherhood and Money Show, join Bethany as she talks with LaKeisha Entsuah, founder and Chief Wellness Officer be…
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Tips from the ER with Kristen O'Brien of Twin Mama Blog
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As Mamas, we all face the wide spectrum of medical incidents with our children. Wether it be a scrape or cut, fever, allergic reaction, or worse, it is hard to know when to call the doctor or if it warrants a trip to the ER. On today's episode, 12 year nurse and mama of twins Kristen O'Brien joins us to talk through several different medical scenar…
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Questions to Ask When Selecting a Guardian for Your Child with Rebecca Salgado
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Motherhood requires a lot when it comes to planning for the best should the worst happen. An important conversation to have is who will watch your kids if something was to happen to you or your partner. This week, Rebecca Salgado returns to The Motherhood and Money Show with important questions to ask when picking out a guardian for your child, inc…
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Maternity Leave for the Self-Employed with Jordis Small of Stellen Design
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Do Self-Employed mamas get "maternity leave"? On the podcast today, Jordis Small, graphic designer and entrepreneur, joins Bethany talking about the pros and cons of being self-employed and preparing for baby. This is a great conversation that touches outsourcing, preparing financially to step away from business, and the tight rope moms take when w…
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Raising Financially Responsible Kids with Robin Taub of The Wisest Investment
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How can we raise MOSTLY money smart kids? On The Motherhood and Money Show today, Bethany has Robin Taub of The Wisest Investment on talking about three easy-to-implement strategies for time-starved parents who want to raise responsible, independent, money-smart kids. Robin is passionate about helping parents, grandparents and other teachers have m…
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Having a Financially Intentional Mindset with Allie Gabelman of Financial Intentions
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Life is all about balance - especially while parenting. On today's episode, Bethany talks to Allie Gabelman of Financial Intentions about how being intentional with your finances is a process of diligently reviewing and being mindful with your money. She reminds us to make sure that you are only spending money on things that are necessary or actual…
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Documents Needed After Having a Child: Pt. 2 Estate Planning (Will, Trust, Guardianship)
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Welcome back for week two of talking about documents needed after having a child! This week Bethany and returning guest (and social media manager for The Motherhood & Money Show!) Rebecca Salgado discuss Estate planning--including setting up your will, trust, guardianship for your children, and power of attorney. Every state is different. For infor…
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Documents Needed After Having a Child Pt. 1: Life Insurance
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Today on The Motherhood and Money Show, we have our very own social media manager Rebecca Salgado! Rebecca also happens to be a health advocacy attorney in California. Today Bethany and Rebecca go over documents you need after having a child. This is part one in a two part series where they will be covering Life Insurance. Next week they will cover…
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Let's have some fun this summer--and maybe consider some self care in the process! You deserve a break, Mama! Here are a few ideas you can do this summer to give yourself a little pick me up. We talk about healthy budgets having a space for spending money, and here are a few ideas of summer fun that might fit that self-care list. Ranging from free …
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Unexpected Experiences and Expenses with Baby #2
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We have heard it some many times--every pregnancy is different and every baby is different! In this episode, Bethany dives into the experiences and expenses she is discovering with Baby #2! Resources Mentioned in this Episode (may contain affiliate links) Glucose Test Article Preparing for Baby #2 Episode with Marissa Lyda Babylist Fake Rings Hatch…
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Investing 101 with Amanda Holden of Dumpster Doggy Pt. 2
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I listened when you asked for it--we talk all things Investing today! If you haven't yet, please listen to Part 1 of this episode to hear Amanda talk about the basics of investing! This episode centers around your questions on investing, including what are the best funds to invest in, how much of your monthly income should go to investing, and what…
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Investing 101 with Amanda Holden of Dumpster Doggy
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I listened when you asked for it--we talk all things Investing today! Amanda Holden compares investing to learning a language. It required a lot of education and practice when it comes to these concepts of invest, so don't beat yourself up if you aren't born knowing about Investing. For many women, finding the right teacher or network. Amanda also …
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Spring Cleaning: Decluttering to Save Money with Krista Lockwood of Motherhood Simplified
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Have you ever thought that there might be a relationship between clutter and money? Krista Lockwood from Motherhood Simplified joins Bethany on the show to talk about how she and husband moved from Alaska to Florida with one suitcase per person and accidentally discovered the power of living with less, especially as a large family. This is a fun ep…
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Remix: Saving on Monthly Baby Expenses
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This week we have another great episode from our archives which seems especially appropriate during these crazy times! Tune in next week for an all new episode! How much does it cost to have a baby? The have already talked about saving before the baby arrives, but once they are here, they cost money every month! In this episode Marissa and Bethany …
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Remix: Preparing Your Finances for Having a Baby
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Hey friends! Bethany is taking a quick mini-break the next couple of weeks, but we didn't want to leave you without an episode! Here is one of the most downloaded episodes of The Motherhood and Money Show: Preparing Your Finances for Having a Baby. Enjoy! Having a baby can be expensive! Sometimes it is hard to know how much you should have saved up…
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Behind the Scenes of The Price is Right and Mom Talks with Ellie Kay (Bethany's Mom)
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For a special belated Mother's Day episode, Bethany welcomes her own mom Ellie Kay on the show. They talk about the behind the scenes of going on The Price is Right together for the recent Mother's Day special, as well as other questions Bethany prepared ahead of time for her mom. We promise you, this episode will make you laugh AND cry and is uniq…
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Organizing Life on Paper with Alaina Fingal of The Organized Money
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As moms juggling schedules and people and home tasks and all the things, life can sometimes get a little overwhelming. Join Bethany this week as she has Alaina Fingal from The Organized Money as she talks about organizing life with pen and paper. As a planning enthusiast, Alaina has developed time saving systems and strategies that help her audienc…
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Finding Joy When Paying Off Debt with Devon O'Connell
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Paying off debt can be difficult--but there might be some fun parts to it? Join Bethany as she has Devon O'Connell from the Motherhood and Money Show community on the show talking about her journey of paying of $55k of debt. They have a fun conversation of what it is like to find joy in the midst of difficult seasons in life--everything from paying…
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Should Personal Finance Products be Free?
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It might seem a bit counter-intuitive to spend money if you are trying to save money or pay off debt. But did you know that when you spend money on something, there are actual psychological reasons why it will help you achieve your goal in the long run? In this episode, Bethany dives into the Sunken Cost Effect with special guest, Marissa Lyda. The…
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Communication: The Great Money Maker With Rachel Koonse
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Talking about money with your partner can be difficult sometimes! Understanding tools and strategies to take with you into those money conversations can be a major benefit to your relationship--and may even save you money! Rachel Koonse, a licensed marriage and family therapist based in NorCal, dives into the research around disagreement and confli…
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Grocery Shopping Hacks for Busy Moms with Gina Zakaria
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Outsmart your grocery list! This week on The Motherhood and Mothershow, Gina Zakaria shares mind-blowing tips about saving money at the grocery store and hacks to avoiding food waste at home! She talks about calculating price per unit, favorite store apps, favorite stores to shop and when to shop sales, utilizing your freezer and pantry, and hacks …
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The Money Side of Starting a Small Business with Gerri Detweiler
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Welcome back to Making Money March! It has been a great week learning about ways to make money from home. But starting a business also has a lot of details to consider when it comes to things like business accounts, taxes for small business, contracts and systems! Bethany has Gerri Detweiler on the show today answering all those questions as they n…
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Selling Stickers with Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas
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Welcome back to another episode of The Motherhood and Money show! This week we dive into selling stickers with Chelsea Brenna of Smart Money Mamas and learn about how she launched 2 successful sticker businesses in less than a year. But if you don't care about selling stickers, don't worry! This episode is still for you! Because when it comes to st…
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Selling Digital Templates with Caroline Vencil
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Get creative with making money from home! Today on The Motherhood and Money Show, Bethany chats with Caroline Vencil about the part of her business where she creates and sells templates on Canva for her audience. Also in this episode, they touch on knowing your target audience, key things to know for SEO, and lots more! Resources mentioned in this …
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Making Money March Success Story with Alyssa Jenkins of The Simple Olive
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After hearing the first series of Making Money March on The Motherhood and Money Show, Alyssa Jenkins started her jewelry company on April 1, 2021. Since then, her business has developed into a very successful side hustle where she customizes in breastmilk jewelry. But beneath it all, Alyssa is building a community of moms supporting other moms as …
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Welcome to our Second Annual Making Money March! We started this last year for moms who wanted to make money from home while working around there kids nap time schedules. It has expanded into covering a variety of topics with one goal in mind: making money! Today's episode centers around developing a brand and briefly touches on building a website …
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Negotiating Your Medical Bills with Justine Nelson of Debt Free Millennials
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Medical bills can be expensive, and sometimes they can even devastate your finances if you weren't ready for them. Justine Nelson from Debt Free Millennials joins Bethany on the show today to talk about how she received a 30% discount on her medical bill from giving birth and practical steps on how you can negotiate any medical bill. Why is it impo…
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Preparing for Baby #2 with Special Guest
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Welcome to another episode of The Motherhood and Money Show! Join Bethany and special Season 2 guest host, Marissa Lyda, on an episode filled with big announcements, laughter, and talking all about preparing for Baby #2! Products mentioned in this episode: Snoo Vista Rumble Seat Hatch Baby Scale Hatch Sound Machine Elvie Breast Pump Littles Book To…
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The Importance of Mental Health for Moms
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Welcome back to another season of The Motherhood and Money Show! It is so wonderful to be back with Season 2 of The Motherhood and Money Show! On today’s episode, I am talking about something that is incredibly important to me and a topic I would like to normalize even more: the importance of mental health as moms and women. As moms, we carry a lot…
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44. Knowing When to Say No + Two Major Announcements!
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As moms, we cannot do it all and the weight of everything can be overwhelming. Sometimes we have to say no. In this episode, Bethany and Marissa talk about the weight of invisible labor moms carry, especially when it comes to the holidays. They also talk about their priorities and big changes coming up for each of them in the future. Stay tuned to …
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In this episode, Bethany and Marissa take a deep dive into some listener letters (AKA Love Notes) and answer questions! This episode covers how to deal with disappointment of not being financially able to have a baby quite yet, wether or not someone should move for less expensive IVF treatments, how to save for a down payment on a house after havin…
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42. Traveling Internationally with a Toddler
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The world is opening up again, and that means international travel if you so wish! Bethany recently returned from a trip to Dublin, Edinburgh, Manchester, and London with her 16 month old and is sharing her experience with Marissa on this weeks episode of The Motherhood and Money Show. In this episode, we cover how to save when booking airfare, hot…
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41. Save Vs. Splurge: Christmas Edition
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It is the most wonderful time of the year! And if you have heard it once, you have heard it a million times here on the Motherhood and Money Show--save on what matters to you and cut back on the things that don't! That includes the Holidays! This episode dives into Save Vs. Splurge: Christmas Edition. Bethany and Marissa go into how they save for C…
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What are the things that you choose to splurge on, and what are the things you will cut back on? Here at the Motherhood and Money Show, we believe in spending money on the things that matter to you and cutting back on the things that don't. Because Personal finance is personal, that will mean something different for every one. In this episode, we d…
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It is time for a Budget Check In!! In episode 17 of the podcast, Bethany and Marissa talked about the basics of budgeting, and Bethany committed to trying Marissa's Budget Template. After a couple months, Marissa checks in with Bethany to see how it is going as they dive into budgeting once again. Also in this episode, get a glimpse into Bethany's …
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38. Activities to do with Your Toddler
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Finding things to do to entertain your toddler can be a full time job, but there is help and ideas along the way! In this episode of The Motherhood & Money Show, Bethany and Marissa talk about their favorite Instagram accounts to fool for activity ideas, places they like to go with their boys, as well as wether or not they do screen time (and what …
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37. Disney Vacation Money-Saving Tips
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Disney is the happiest place on earth for the heart, but maybe not so happy for your wallet. This week on The Motherhood & Money Show, Bethany and Marissa dive into ways to save money when doing Disney. From airfare, to hotel, to tickets and food, this episode is packed full of magical moments to help you stretch a dollar and do Disney the best way…
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