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Celebrations and cake often go hand in hand. When it comes to cake, does it make more sense to buy at Sam’s Club or make your own? To Bake or not to bake? That is the question. When it comes to the gatherings of friends and family for special occasions, often a sweet treat is … Read more
Sam’s Club is a warehouse store that, like Costco, requires you to become a member and pay an annual fee. Sam’s Club membership costs $50 a year, which is cheaper than Costco’s $60 annual fee. When paying such fees, your first thought is likely: Is it worth it? After all, Sam’s Club is owned by … Read more
You can deep fry pretty much anything and it’s going to taste amazing. It’s an important method of cooking in cuisines from all over the world – not just fast food. Of course, deep frying can be one of the unhealthier ways to prepare food. However, depending on the oil you choose, it doesn’t have … Read more
Clipping coupons is a thing of the past. While using coupons and a loyalty card are still prevalent in today’s shopping world, if you want to save money while shopping at your favorite grocery stores, you no longer have to buy the Sunday newspaper and wade through all the coupons. Nowadays, there are loyalty card … Read more
Do you love to cook with fresh herbs, but hate how expensive they can be? You don’t have to resort to cooking with dried herbs. Make your own potted herb garden; it is easy and a fun project for kids to join in on. Enjoy adding fresh basil, parsley, mint, rosemary and chives to your dishes, … Read more
It’s hard to eat right on a budget! That’s because many of us become overwhelmed at how to start. Most of the time, we end up buying food that just sits in our fridge and goes bad because we’re unsure of what to do with it! Luckily, there’s an easy way to save money. There … Read more
Going green (or green-er) this Turkey day could end up saving you some money! Being earth-friendly can seem to cost more — and sometimes it does. But going green doesn’t necessarily mean spending extra. Here are some ways that you can actually save by being an environmentally conscious customer this Thanksgiving season! Green Swap Outs … Read more
I’ll be honest: One of my favorite reasons for buying items in bulk is that it saves me trips to the store. For me, the fact that I can save money with bulk purchases is just a bonus–albeit, a very nice bonus. While not every bulk buy is a good purchase (for example, a vat … Read more
There’s a small but charming farmers market that’s held just minutes from my house each weekend. Lately, it’s been my prime source for leaf lettuce and hot peppers. If you think local markets have to be expensive, think again. Savvy shoppers can learn how to get the best deals at the produce market. Become Familiar … Read more
Are you looking for a fun but frugal way to gather friends for a dinner party? Consider a hosting a potluck meal, in which you ask everyone to pitch in with the food. Ahead, find a handy guide to hosting a potluck, your answer to a cheap and fun dinner with friends. Create Your Guest … Read more