Earn, Save & Live Smart
Early in the school year, I love to make cookies for the teachers, the bus driver, the principal, the secretary and all the folks that help get the school year off to a smooth start. I’ve come up with a clever and inexpensive gift bag to put the cookies in… Start with a simple brown … Read more
A lot of time and money, not to mention resources, can be saved by making things at home. This list of blogs will give you ideas galore for ways to save your money by crafting your own items. Whether you are looking to purchase a vehicle that runs on alternate fuel, wanting to save resources … Read more
SAVE YOUR MONEY when you eat in, not out! It’s frugalicious and fast to make your own fast food plus you’ll know exactly what’s in it! Check out these options for making fast food and options for healthy fast food. Pepperoni Pizza Bites – Instead of Totino’s Pizza Rolls try making Pepperoni Pizza Bites! 1 … Read more
It’s September and your free personal organizer is here to help! Your free personal organizer (that’s me!) has calendar tips to help you plan ahead for the trio of holidays…Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas! Birthdays? Check your calendar for upcoming birthdays and start shopping now for the perfect gift at the perfect price! Last minute gift … Read more
Photo courtesy of Free Web Photos Last week during a wicked thunderstorm we had a power outage for a couple of hours, and our house was suddenly silent and peaceful. Before the storm, I was working on the computer, my oldest son was doing homework on his computer, and my daughter was sitting at … Read more
Fall is approaching, and as the leaves begin to change, you may be getting the urge to make some changes around the house as well. While this is a praiseworthy endeavor, it is important to keep decorative modifications both within your budget and earth friendly. The challenge in doing a home makeover is to keep … Read more
I’m an avid saver and when it comes to deals, I tend to call myself the queen of the town. I swear that everyone I know comes to me when it’s time to find the best deal possible. Sometimes, it makes me wonder if I should start up some sort of service! While I tend … Read more
You may have also heard it referred to as Once A Month Cooking (OAMC). The big idea behind freezer cooking is that you make enough meals and freeze them so you don’t have to worry about cooking for up to a whole month! The general goal is to save money and time by cooking for … Read more
It may seem bewildering to try to find places for online learning games for your grade schoolers. There are crowds of places each claiming to be the very latest and greatest. This compilation is gathered for you, presented in purely random order, of a list of 8 exceptional FREE sites for games for children. Have … Read more
Here’s a simple, inexpensive and easy way to reupholster your dining room chairs and save money: 1. Choose a fabric you like. Take a look at the fabric on the chair. Look for one with a similar thickness. Choose any color to compliment your décor. If you really want to save money look in your … Read more