Earn, Save & Live Smart
When an old friend suggested that I purchase a chocolate Easter Bunny for my grandson who is 8 months old, I had to laugh to myself, but that gave me the idea for these two “chocolate bunnies” made from some left over fabric and repurposing those plastic shopping bags that we have too many of … Read more
It’s nearly Easter, and that means an Easter dinner with family and/or friends for people who celebrate the holiday. It is always nice to see a pleasing, Easter/Spring themed centerpiece on the Easter supper table . Additionally, it is so easy to create a recycled Easter basket, that you can make more than one for … Read more
It’s that time of year where snow becomes rain and budding connections can turn into blooming romances. But if the stormy weather—not to mention tax season—is putting a damper on your potential plans, just dust off the DVD player, pop some popcorn and make a cheap date with that special someone. It’s the rainy day … Read more
Being a mom is more than a full-time job; it’s a lifetime job. You don’t have scheduled start and end times, breaks, or even meals unless you wrestle your schedule into submission. Applying yourself to raising your family takes strength, determination, inspiration, creativity, and so much more – but one thing it always takes is … Read more
Washington D.C. is a budget travelers paradise! FREE things to do in Washington D.C. • White House • National Mall • Washington Monument • Smithsonian • Lincoln Memorial • Library of Congress • Ford’s Theatre • Jefferson Memorial • Supreme Court • Arlington National Cemetery • Pentagon • US Capitol • National Archives • National … Read more
It’s Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call lent! This week’s recipe for Lent is one of my favorite black bean recipes, it’s a Black Bean Tart! Enjoy and check back next week for our last Lenten recipe – Spinach Manicotti Recipe.
Gardening can feed your family cheaper than buying produce at the supermarket. A few squash plants can feed an army, and so can a few tomato plants. However, the array of products pushed at would be gardeners is truly bewildering. It doesn’t have to be that way. Photo courtesy of Free Web Photos … Read more
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are longer, the air is warmer, and it feels like the world is expanding, doesn’t it? For many of us, these welcome changes are accompanied by an annual ritual we feel more ambivalent about … spring cleaning! Is it a dreaded chore for you? Drudgery that … Read more
Clip coupons, buy sale items, pack your lunch… These are all common money saving tips, but here are 10 frugal living tips that I’ll bet you didn’t know! Half Price Rotisserie Chickens – Just last week I was in the grocery, and the lady in front of me was buying 7 rotisserie chickens! Being nosy, … Read more
Software continues to make life easier and more accessible and now software can also help you save money. Different applications designed for your phone give you the tools to make wiser choices when it comes to your finances. Software and downloads for your computers help you cut back on travel expenses and even make work … Read more