Earn, Save & Live Smart
Who doesn’t enjoy scoring free stuff? While there are plenty of internet sites where consumers can find good deals on free stuff, sifting through all of them can be overwhelming. The free products and items an individual scores aren’t exactly free if the person has to spend hours searching for them. These sample sites are … Read more
You may have heard the term Co-Op before but weren’t sure what it really meant. Often, the first thing people think of is farmers. You may have wondered also if it is a type of business. Let’s start with what a Co-Op is. A Co-Op (short for cooperative) is when a group of individuals or … Read more
Food allergies in children seem to be on the rise, and many studies link the source of the adverse reactions to chemicals and other ingredients in processed food. A simple solution for healthier baby food is to make your own at home. Homemade baby food is not only devoid of chemicals — it is also … Read more
Most people think that there is no way that they could ever only go to the grocery store once a month. It might seem impossible, but with a little planning and organization it is indeed possible. If times get tough and there’s nothing else you can cut from your monthly budget, then consider taking another … Read more
If you have a legitimate complaint, take the time to kindly voice it, and you’ll be surprised at the savings. You might receive a credit on your cable bill for an outage or a free movie ticket for poor sound quality. Learn how to complain and get results. How to Complain and Get Results Be … Read more
Kids of all ages love playing with play dough. Did you know that you can make it yourself, with only a few ingredients and very little expense? Here is a recipe for making your own play dough, plus slime, moon sand…everything your child needs to keep busy for hours this summer. Homemade Play Dough 2 … Read more
Since the economic downturn in 2008, couponing has once again become popular. According to coupon processing company Inmar, the industry had its first year-on-year growth in 17 years in 2009 with a whopping 27% increase in usage. The increase is partially because businesses did issue twice as many coupons to drum up business, but it … Read more
Having a pet can be compared to having a kid; they are lots of fun, provide love and laughs, but they can also be very expensive. The good news is, there are some ways to save cash on pet food and supplies, and you don’t have to spend hours and hours digging through printed coupons … Read more
A Coach purse for $40! A brand new (with tags) Boston Proper jacket for $20! Like new Polo loafers $40…we looked them up online and new ones sell for $400! Once you score bargains like these you’ll be hooked on Goodwill and thrift store shopping! If you’re not a frequent Goodwill shopper, follow these tips … Read more
The desire to help the environment lays dormant in so many people nowadays. “It’ll take too much time.” “It’s too hard.” “I don’t have the money.” “I don’t know where to start.” The reality: we’re all on a budget! We’ve all got challenges and none of us has a special or legitimate excuse to ignore these … Read more