Welcome to Aryn Payne.
I’m Aryn and I live outside Boston with my husband Andy, our son Ben, a big fluffy dog and and two cats
I love to travel, read, shop and make and save money.
I have a passion for sharing the things I love and have learned along the way.
I grew up in Cheshire, CT on Payne drive which is how I got the name for my website.
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Amazon Warehouse – Saving Money
There are so many Amazon items that you can get for a good deal cheaper if you take a look at the New & Used section before you purchase. A ton of these items are returns or maybe have damaged packaging and can save you money! We were able to buy a playhouse for Ben…
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Savings 101
Watching the number in my savings amount climb makes me so happy. I have several different savings accounts but I started with an emergency fund. I wanted to save 6 months worth of salary in case Andy or I lost our jobs. Peace of mind is so important to me, especially since we have our…
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Razor Sharp Reviews
I tried the Billie, Flamingo and Athena razors. Billie and Athena both have subscriptions where you can get razors mailed to you at a chosen interval. This is convenient but you have to make sure this doesn’t just end up being another never-ending cost you pay. I don’t switch out my razor blade often enough…
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Insurance – How to Save Money While Protecting Your Home/Car/Jewelry
Insurance is one of those things we purchase and then tend to forget about until we need it. However, I think it’s something you should revisit every few years because prices change as well as your needs. This is especially true of car insurance. As a car ages it needs less coverage. Additionally, you should…
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Let’s Talk About Money
Money is something that women need to talk about more. Saving it, spending it and earning it. I am a huge advocate of knowing your worth and that means negotiating your salary and also enjoying your money. I love to shop but I also love to save money. I started a 529 (education account) when…
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The Nordstrom Anniversary Items I’m Not Buying
In the past I have done some damage during the Nordstrom sale but this year I am trying to be good because there isn’t anything I really need and my husband will be happy if I don’t bring more things into our house at the moment! However, these are the items I would buy if…