Earn, Save & Live Smart
Today is my birthday, and each year my husband bakes the best carrot cake ever! It’s better than any bakery cake I’ve ever had! He doesn’t mess with a fancy presentation, but you can easily add the frosting swirls like in the picture – no cake decorating skills required! The trick? After you’re done frosting … Read more
Begin your quest for frugal dinner recipes with a $14 bag of frozen breaded chicken tenders or chicken strips from Costco or Sam’s Club. They’re easy to cook, they won’t go bad and your family will enjoy these five delicious dinners! Of course, your wallet will enjoy the price! I call these frugal recipes, but … Read more
Thanks to Ovo Energy for putting together this money saving infographic! Since Ovo Energy is a British company, here’s a “cheat sheet” to help you make sense of these numbers: 1 pence (p) is the equivalent to 1 cent 1 pound (£1) equals roughly $1.50. Brought to you by Ovo Energy the cheaper, greener and … Read more
Do you shop online? Do you earn cash back for your online purchases? If not, it’s time to learn how to earn cash back when shopping online. Read my complete Ebates review so you know it isn’t a scam, they’re simply paying you a portion of the commission they earn for sending stores customers. They’ve been featured … Read more
It’s back-to-school, back-to-sports and back-to-injuries! My daughter started cross-country last week, and on the third day she developed shin splints and needed ice them. Option #1: Ice cubes in a zip-top bag, wrapped in a towel – functional but melts fast! Option #2: Frozen peas – easy to shape. Option #3: Spend about $10 on … Read more
Next time your tempted to grab Chinese take-out…make your own! This Easy Moo Shu Chicken recipe starts with a rotisserie chicken, and you can have dinner on the table in less than 15 minutes! Frugal Tidbit: Many grocery stores sell half price rotisserie chickens after 7:30, so find out your store’s policy.
Meeska, Mooska, Mickey Mouse! There’s a party at your house! Plan a Mickey or Minnie Mouse Theme Party on a budget with this collection of clever party ideas compiled by LiveInNanny.org. You’ll be inspired and impressed with ideas for invitations, decorations, games, activities, food and favors. Mickey Mouse Theme Party Ideas Invitations Mickey’s ears and his red shorts with … Read more
With so many hands reaching into your pockets these days it can be nearly impossible to save money for a rainy day. People on the internet are inundated with ads and the level of sophistication just keeps increasing. The internet has made it a million times easier to spend your hard earned bucks in the … Read more
We try to teach our kids to count their money, and give them weekly allowances, hoping that witnessing the exchange of money for goods will help them learn the value of a dollar, but it can be hard to teach finances to little people who’ve never worked for a paycheck or had to pay bills. … Read more
My family has declared Crock Pot Chicken Caesar Sandwiches the best sandwich ever…need I say more? Yes! It’s quick and easy thanks to frozen chicken breasts and a crock pot. recipe adapted from Chef in Training.