Earn, Save & Live Smart
I recently went to a wine tasting, and the sommelier said something that stuck in my head: Just because a wine is expensive doesn’t mean that you will necessarily like it best. Wines that costs less than $20 a bottle might appeal to you just as much—or more—than the pricey ones do. That’s great news … Read more
Like most women, I enjoy wearing makeup every now and then. What I don’t enjoy is the cost; some of the most basic cosmetics cost as much as a new outfit. Being a history buff, I knew women made their own makeup for many years before the cosmetics industry became a thing. I wondered how … Read more
Black Friday, President’s Day, Labor Day: all of these holidays equal great sales. Many consumers wait for these shopping holidays to make large purchases or upgrades of current possessions. Did you know you don’t necessarily need to wait? Depending on what you’re looking for, there’s usually a month when prices drop for a certain item. Here’s … Read more
It’s 10PM on Christmas Eve and halfway through gift wrapping, you run out of wrapping paper. Sound the alarm bells! What do you do? People get pretty creative when they’re racing against the clock, and not everyone has a partner or friend on speed dial for emergency retail store runs. Luckily, there are lots of … Read more
The holidays are a time of giving, being with family, and having fun. A favorite holiday tradition in my family is to buy cheap items from the clearance aisles or dollar stores. We would then wrap them up and pass them around while my grandfather reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. As a child, I … Read more
In these days of sky-high prices on everything — from rent to gas to a gallon of milk — many families are turning to warehouse clubs and bulk buying to save money. The question, though, is which warehouse club should I join? Which one will I get the most for my money from? Is the … Read more
The holidays are coming, and with them, the hottest sale of the year, Black Friday, which falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving. As online shopping has become a more feasible option, e-retailers have joined in with their own savings extravaganza, known as Cyber Monday, the first Monday after Thanksgiving. So many choices, so many discounts: … Read more
As a working mother, I dread the end of October when the weather turns cold and the winter clothing is brought down from the attic. After spending money on back-to-school clothing, my budget for winter clothing is tight. Here are some ways I’ve found to save money on winter clothing. Be proactive for next winter … Read more
It seems every time I turn around, another friend or family member is welcoming a new baby to the world. My inbox is flooded with baby shower invitations, and I try to give each new mom a unique gift suited to her situation. Doing that on a shoe-string budget gets tricky, but I’ve found some … Read more
As a young mother on a budget, I often found myself wondering how on earth I was going to afford all the many, many things a baby needed without robbing Peter to pay Paul. Six years and three children later, I have found there are so many amazing resources for free baby stuff out there … Read more