Earn, Save & Live Smart
Pumpkin Cheesecake is my favorite fall dessert and ideal for your Thanksgiving dinner! This Pumpkin Cheesecake is frugalicious (frugal and delicious) because it will cost you less than $10 to make. Compare that to just under $50 for The Cheesecake Factory’s Pumpkin Cheesecake, and yes – it’s as good as The Cheesecake Factory! Actually it’s … Read more
I love, love, love La Madeleine’s Tomato Basil Soup, BUT I don’t love the calories and fat! Did you know that La Madeleine’s Tomato Basil soup boasts 340 calories and 32 grams of fat in just 1 cup? I was on a mission to create a tasty, creamy, low fat version of La Madeleine’s Tomato … Read more
Do you ever visit other moms’ homes and wonder how they keep it so neat? Do you ever sit around in your own home with toys strewn over the floor, laundry piles (both clean and dirty) beckoning for attention, and three meals worth of dishes stacked next to the sink and wonder why you are … Read more
The television has entire channels dedicated to weight loss products and exercise equipment that will magically eliminate those excess pounds if you happen to have a load of extra cash floating around the house. The internet and magazines are filled with ads for miracle diets that promise to make the weight drop off, providing you … Read more
Saving is hard enough without having to sacrifice what makes us look and feel beautiful. Try these tried and true, budget friendly beauty moves. Money Saving Beauty Tips It can be challenging to find that perfect mascara. Even more so when it comes with the added price of guilt attached at the checkout counter. The … Read more
Forget costly salon pedicures, you can easily give yourself a professional pedicure at home. Regular foot care not only gives you fabulous looking feet; it’s good for the health of your feet. So, whether you are getting ready for summer, heading off on holidays or just want to get your feet looking polished and well-groomed … Read more
Owning a vehicle can make life so much easier. You can go where you want, when you want. But when the car payment, insurance or registration is due, you may be gritting your teeth in frustration. Even used car costs can add up with maintenance and repairs. Here are five ways to offset the cost … Read more
Several holidays are lurking just around the corner, and the economy is making it tough for people to figure out they are going to afford celebrating them all. This has many thinking that they must skip giving a Halloween party in order to save money for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. There’s no need to miss … Read more
As a single mother, I know how to pinch a penny. It’s become an increasingly valuable skill since the country slid into economic decline a few years ago. As is widely known, coupons can bring immense value to a shopping trip, saving you significant money that can be used for other expenses. As it’s necessary … Read more
Halloween tops the list as far as good occasions go for having parties, and when a party involves wearing costumes you almost assuredly have a good time in the making. But parties can be expensive and if you have to have themed decorations, it can really break the bank…Unless. We’ve throw dozens of parties over … Read more