Earn, Save & Live Smart
Looking for a rainy day project? Make a decoupage clipboard! This clipboard came to life years ago when our summer break began with rain, and continued with rain, rain, rain for three straight weeks. My daughter had been looking forward to a summer of swimming and playing outside, but Mother Nature had other plans. We … Read more
When the weekend rolls around, how do you spend your free time? Choose the one answer that describes how you spend the majority of your free time. A. reading B. watching TV C. shopping D. relaxing E. outdoor activities F. crafting G. cooking H. partying If you answered “shopping”, and you’re trying to cut your … Read more
I was out for my morning run, and I saw the world’s most beautiful tree stump. Well, maybe West Palm Beach’s most beautiful tree stump! A neighbor had just cut down a large dead tree, and the pieces of wood were piled high on the curb. One piece was extraordinary…it must have come from the … Read more
I’ve always loved the flavor of Good Seasons Italian dressing, but at nearly $1 a packet it’s hard to love. Good news for frugal fans of Good Seasons…you can make your own homemade Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix! Open up your spice drawer and in less than 5 minutes you’ll have the equivalent of 3 … Read more
According to a recent survey by RetailMeNot.com, 12% of Americans surveyed said they would be turned off if their date used a coupon or deal to pay for dinner. Really? Be savvy, be bold and be not afraid to take advantage of a Valentine’s Restaurant deal. Why don’t you double-down and be a frugal foodie … Read more
The Super Bowl is just a week away, and you know what that means: Super Bowl Parties. Some go for the sports – I go for the commercials and the snacks. When feeding the football fans, you don’t need to spend a ton of time and money on fancy appetizers. For this occasion, queso dip … Read more
Love to entertain, but hate to spend big bucks? Host a Super Bowl Party…on the cheap! There’s very little planning required, and the game keeps everyone entertained. Cheap Super Bowl Party Ideas Invitations Evite.com sends FREE email invitations, and they have plenty of Super Bowl Party invitations to choose from. The best part about Evite…it’s … Read more
One of my favorite frugal living tidbits of wisdom is, “use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.” Wise words to live by, but this anti-shopping list created by Becky at BabyBudgeting.co.uk is your new frugal living checklist. Print it out, put it in your wallet and look at it before … Read more
It’s been 2 weeks since New Year’s, and many of us have already broken our resolutions. Not good. Two of the most popular resolutions are losing weight or saving money, and they both are challenging…requiring discipline and willpower. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…saving money is a lot like dieting (hence the … Read more
Actually, The Budget Diet girl made up National Cancel Day, but it is a great idea. This is the day you’re going to cancel memberships, subscriptions and services you don’t use, AND return or exchange items in your closets that still have tags. The end result will be money in your pocket! Let’s get National … Read more