Earn, Save & Live Smart
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
When’s the last time you went to the movie theatre? Sticker shock? Matinee movies in West Palm Beach are $8…yes, that’s for the matinee! Don’t even ask me how much they are in the evening because I’ve never been. So, how does a frugal gal justify going to the theatre? Imagine bringing the entire family … Read more
Not to brag, but I’m showing off 6 fabulous items I bought at a garage sale recently. Grand total: $18! Appetizer Plates, new with tags from Anthropologie for a total of $5. I came home and looked them up online…brace yourself, they sell for $8 each! Turtle Tortilla Warmer – cute, really cute for only … Read more
In this economy, buying used can get you almost all of the functionality of a new item without the price tag. While we tend to like buying items brand new from the store, some items are worth buying used. Items You Should Buy Used Furniture Furniture is usually built to last, so … Read more