Earn, Save & Live Smart
You clip coupons to save money at the grocery. You shop thrift stores and consignment shops to save money on clothes. You shop around for the best rates on insurance, but you still pay full price for your prescriptions. Never again! You’ll no longer be at the mercy of your doctor or pharmacist because The … Read more
Tickets for a family of four to the circus $200. Tickets for a family of four to a baseball game $100 – plus parking, plus concessions! Fun on a budget? Priceless! 20 Ways to Have Fun for Less Groupon.com is a great source for huge savings on fun things to do in your area like … Read more
The malls are packed, the traffic is a nightmare, and it’s too late to order gifts online. What to do? What to do? I’ve got a solution for you! Daily Deal sites are loaded with great gifts, and all you have to do is choose one and print the gift certificate…you’ll be done with your … Read more
When our children were little, they wanted their two front teeth. Now our teenagers want bright white teeth! Unfortunately, Mom’s idea of baking soda and peroxide just doesn’t cut it for our Starbuck’s loving boys, and if you’ve ever priced teeth whitening at the dentist…yikes! Thankfully, the folks at Crest have come up with an … Read more
Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, fancy dinners and over the top desserts…I love this time of the year, but my clothes will soon be begging for mercy! Once the New Year rolls around, it will be time for my annual New Year’s resolution to lose those holiday pounds, and for me the holidays begin in October … Read more
Suzy has dance, Johnny has scouts, you’ve volunteered at the school all day, your husband’s working late, and everyone wants to know…what’s for dinner? Simplify dinner with these 6 dinner shortcuts that will save you both time and money. 1. Learn to Love your Crock Pot – The Budget Diet has a collection of crock … Read more
The best way to save on alcoholic beverages at a party??? Serve a signature cocktail like Poinsettia Punch…it’s festive and frugal because nobody will know that you used cheap champagne! You’ll have everyone asking for the recipe, and they’ll laugh when they see how easy it is!
Snow is falling and friends are calling. The holidays have arrived! You always put on a great Christmas party, and everyone is looking for your invitation in the mailbox. Unfortunately, your new budget doesn’t allow room for your annual celebration. Don’t cancel the party. Simply adjust the usual plans to a more thrifty approach. Follow … Read more
If I had to choose my favorite festive and frugal gift idea, it would have to be free printables! “What are free printables,” you ask? It’s like having your own personal graphic artist, and in 4 easy steps you’ll have a great looking gift for next to nothing! I’ve put together a Pinterest Board of … Read more
Whenever you buy a new outfit, do you have to shell out another $15 – $20 for hemming? Just because you can’t sew doesn’t mean you can’t hem. Stitch Witchery is your answer to frugal alterations because if you can iron, you can hem! Here’s how… Buy stitch witchery at a craft or sewing store … Read more