Earn, Save & Live Smart
There’s a small but charming farmers market that’s held just minutes from my house each weekend. Lately, it’s been my prime source for leaf lettuce and hot peppers. If you think local markets have to be expensive, think again. Savvy shoppers can learn how to get the best deals at the produce market. Become Familiar … Read more
When it comes to my landscaping, I’m pretty frugal, but I still want my lawn to look nice. Fortunately, with some money-saving tips and tricks, I can maintain a gorgeous backyard without hurting my budget. In fact, I can even save myself time and effort in the process. Now, that’s what I call a gardening … Read more
As parents, we want to raise our children to be the best people they can possibly be. We hope our children turn out to be functional adults who are kind to others. At the same time, we want to give them the best childhood they can have. The question many parents run into, myself included, … Read more
Are you looking for a fun but frugal way to gather friends for a dinner party? Consider a hosting a potluck meal, in which you ask everyone to pitch in with the food. Ahead, find a handy guide to hosting a potluck, your answer to a cheap and fun dinner with friends. Create Your Guest … Read more
Finding ways to save on school supplies begins with spending time looking at what is in front of you. Searching for savings on school supplies may be as simple as investing in changing or establishing habits. When it is time to shop outside your own stash, there are several sources for discounted or free supplies. … Read more
There was a time in the not-so-distant past in which my family took almost no medications. These days, that’s not the case. It seems like one member of my family or another is always due for a refill of one of our daily prescriptions. It never ceases to amaze me just how quickly those prescription … Read more
In my younger years, I was an avid reader. I was rarely found without a book in hand. Since having kids, however, I’ve found it easy to push that practice out of my life. I need to carve space in my life for books, though, because reading has been shown to make you a kinder … Read more
Homeschooling is definitely not a new concept, but it is one that has received quite a bit of attention in recent years as more and more parents opt to teach their children themselves. Many considerations must go into this monumental decision – after all, your child’s future could be at stake. Perhaps the biggest reason … Read more
As the temperature outside climbs, it becomes harder and harder to keep the inside of your house cool. On those days, the thought of standing over a hot stove or turning on the oven is almost enough to melt you into a puddle. And besides, do you really want to eat a warm meal when … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I like knowing what is in my food–and what isn’t, namely that it has not been genetically altered or covered with chemicals between field and store before landing in my kitchen. Well, Mom and some of my friends regrow produce from kitchen scraps, and my niece brings home classroom … Read more