Earn, Save & Live Smart
I’ve just returned from a summer-long road trip, that I’ve affectionately named “tour de family and friends.” After logging 4000 miles in 9 states, I’ve gained some frugal wisdom along with a few pounds! We All Have Different Priorities What’s important to spend money on for one person may seem ridiculous to another person. It’s … Read more
There will always be something bigger, better, faster, sleeker…but please resist the urge to upgrade! Thanks to technology and marketing, we have become a society that demands the latest and greatest version of everything. We see an ad showing off all the new bells and whistles on the 2014 BMW 3-series, and we get the … Read more
How many times have you made a purchase simply because it was on sale, or it was a deal too good to pass up? Have you ever had a coupon that was about to expire, so you bought something to avoid wasting the coupon? Be honest. Don’t worry, I’m not judging you because I’m guilty … Read more
Call it what you wish…bargaining, negotiating, haggling – it’s all about getting the best deal, and it’s not the American way. Elsewhere in the world, bargaining is expected, but we Americans aren’t comfortable with this practice. We see the price tag, we pay the price. Maybe it’s time to take a money-saving hint from abroad. … Read more
Bills piling up? Do you go shopping just for the fun of it? Is your savings account dwindling or maybe even nonexistent? Do you frequently buy things you really don’t need? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, it’s time to think about going on a budget diet. What is a budget diet? … Read more
Forgo your gym membership and let one of these free fitness apps be your new personal trainer! Whether you run, walk, bike, lift weights, circuit train or do yoga…there’s an app for you. In fact, there’s even an app for couch potatoes to train for a 5K in just 8 weeks. With summer upon us, … Read more
Interesting question with an interesting answer. According to a recent survey by RetailMeNot and All You Magazine…the answer is: YES! 4 out of 5 people said they would continue to use money-saving shopping tactics even if money were not a concern. They would continue to look for sales, shop clearance racks and use coupons. I’m … Read more
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nature’s Care for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. The City Girl Gardener (that’s me!) has officially declared herself a container garden expert. The City Girl Gardener has not a blade of grass in her backyard, but that didn’t stop her from planting … Read more
Many people wear and collect jewelry, and sometimes it’s easy to end up with a box full of jewelry you haven’t touched in years. If that’s the case, you might consider cashing in some of that jewelry for some extra money. Gold and silver can be sold at many different locations, and most places will … Read more
Are you trying to create a unique, vintage look in your home? If so, then you are probably looking for authentic pieces you can add to your home’s decor that will make a real difference. Some people think that to make your home décor stand out you must spend hundreds on specialty pieces. The truth … Read more