11 Hacks to Lower Your Electricity Bill

Your electric bill is an inevitable monthly expense. Even though you probably can’t knock out this bill entirely, you do have some control over how much it costs. Simple changes around your home can reduce the amount you pay to the electric company each month. Some of these tricks can be accomplished in just minutes. … Read more

7 Microwave Mug Meals to Try

I am a huge fan of quick meals. After a long day of work, chaperoning children around, housework, and general errands, I don’t always want to cook an elaborate meal. I do want my kids eating healthy, though, so fast food and flash frozen grocery items are pretty low on my list of “Let’s try … Read more

7 Things You Didn’t Know Were Negotiable

Have you ever looked at a bill or maybe even just an item in a store and thought “I wish this didn’t cost so much”? Good news! It doesn’t have to! As my grandfather says, everything has a price, but most things are negotiable. While you might know certain things (like car prices at the … Read more

8 Things To Always Buy in Bulk

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