Earn, Save & Live Smart
Oh, boy, kids are expensive, aren’t they? Not only do they require food and clothes, but they also get bored quite easily. And, let’s face it: parents appreciate sending their youngsters to an activity that will use up all their exuberant energy. However, the cost of enrollment fees, gear, uniforms, and so on can really add up. … Read more
When I’m looking for a cheap and laid-back way to entertain friends, I turn to a grown-up game night. The fun is built-in, the laughs are plentiful, and the company is always a pleasure. To help your own game night go off without a hitch, check out the following nine tips for hosting a board … Read more
My kids just keep growing and growing, which means that they constantly need new clothes. It’s hard to believe that tiny shirts and pants can cost so much! Good thing I’ve learned some tips and tricks to update my kids’ wardrobe in a frugal fashion. Buy Off-Season As stores bring out new clothes for one season, they move … Read more
As much as I’d like to solve all of the world’s problems, my wallet allows me to do only so much. What I can do is make a difference in my immediate community. I’ve learned that there are small acts of kindness and long-term undertakings that we each can do to make our communities better … Read more
You don’t have to let a small clothing budget strip you of sartorial creativity. Even with limited funds, you can still construct or expand your wardrobe with a few essential strategies. In additional, a few key maintenance tricks will help keep the clothes you buy in great condition for a long time. Follow these tips … Read more
Oh, chocolate, how I love thee. Let me count the ways. I’ll take chocolate in just about any form, but it’s incredibly special when it comes straight from my own kitchen. Whether you consider yourself a novice or an expert, making chocolate candies is totally doable for you. Candy recipes often have short ingredient lists … Read more
Growing your own vegetables can reduce your grocery bill, but if you spend all of those savings on gardening supplies, you won’t actually come out ahead. I like for my money-saving strategies to actually save me money, so I get as many gardening supplies as I can at discount stores. Here are 10 amazing dollar … Read more
I can’t say that I’m a fan of dusting and scrubbing, but I do love living in a clean house. I’ve learned that if I want my house to look nice on a regular basis, there are some chores that I absolutely must do every day. Thankfully, there are also some jobs that I can … Read more
No matter how much a minimalist lifestyle appeals to me in theory, the reality of it is that my kids have a lot of stuff. Some days it feels like there are toys, toys everywhere. Fortunately, a bit of organization makes the kids’ collections feel a lot more manageable for all of us. I’ve found … Read more
My bedroom closet is only about half the size that I would like it to be. Oh, what I could do with more space! That’s wishful thinking, though. Instead, I try to make the most of the area that I do have. The neater and more organized that I keep the space, the better it … Read more