SPEND LESS & GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY
From shopping online to determining if Amazon Prime is a good deal for your family. These articles will help you better manage your money so you get more, even though you are spending less (crazy neat, right?!).
How To Create Cheap Halloween Props For The Scariest House On The Block
Hooray...Halloween is just around the corner again and it's time to make your own cheap Halloween props! This fun and spooky celebration can cost you oodles if you are not careful. Stores have a vast selection of costumes, props and decorations all for sale but at a...
What It Really Means To Be Frugal
Want to be a super saver but don't know where to start? Frugality is often confused with being poor or cheap and spending only the minimum. But I've found that living a frugal life isn't about sacrificing and feeling deprived. Being frugal is learning to live smarter...
NINE (9!) Super Easy Ways To Save Money At Starbucks
Would you pay $54.75 for a drink on the Starbucks menu? Of course not! (just in case you didn't think that was a real thing... it is. A Texas guy paid a record -setting $54.75 for a single drink ordered directly off his local Starbucks menu. Since I'd venture to guess...
Cheap Halloween Costumes You Can Make In Minutes
Have you ever made your own cheap Halloween costumes before? When I was growing up the concept of buying a Halloween costume was almost unheard of. To my parents, the thought of buying an outfit which would be used on just one night of the year was ridiculous. As a...
Over Twenty Ways To Save When You Shop At Kohl's
Are you looking for the best ways on how to save at Kohl's? Then you've found them! Kohl's is one of my favorite places to shop for clothes, accessories, and more. The quality of their clothes is good, and they have such a large selection. I can always find something...
When Is The Best Time To Buy A Car?
There are always so many car "sales" out there at any giving point in time, but when is the best time to buy a car? I have always been confused by the influx of car commercials that always make it sound like NOW is the best time to buy {whenever that NOW is}. Year-End...
When Is The Best Time To Buy A Computer?
Wondering when is the best time to buy a computer or a laptop so you can score the best deal? I can help! In this day and age of modern technology, I'm sure there has been a time when you needed a new computer or laptop. It eventually happens. Your computer gets...
How To Save Money On Your Football Menu Party Food & Fun
With football season in full swing, football parties may seem like a common part of your weekends including a huge football menu. However, these events and loads of food and game day fun can put a strain on your piggy bank if you aren’t careful. I'm here...
How To Get Free Or Cheap Movie Tickets
Who doesn't love getting their movie tickets cheaper? And who doesn’t love a trip to the movies? Whether there’s a new movie out that you’ve been anxious to see, or the idea of a bucket of buttery popcorn that gets you into the door, movies can feel like a little...
How Coupons Make You A Loyal Customer Not A Loyal Saver
You are a loyal customer. Whether we like to think so or not, we are. Yes, I still love coupons and how couponing works to save our family money and use them when I can. I’m sure you’ve read all my grocery couponing tips and tricks. Lately, I’ve seen a lot of people...
When Is The Best Time To Buy Small Appliances For The Kitchen?
Need to buy some cookware or small appliances for the kitchen? It's crazy how those small things can be so helpful, but so expensive too! A good blender will cost you well over $100, a decent coffee pot starts at $50, and a good stand mixer starts at $199. And it...
How To Treat Yourself Without Spending A Dime
It's hard to take time to treat or spoil yourself. Between keeping up with the kids school and sporting functions, keeping our homes semi-neat, running errands, and cooking meals, and in my particular case, running a home business, there just is no time left for me. ...
5 Things You Can Make Cheaper Than Buying At The Store (Even With Coupons)
One of my favorite DIY recipes is my homemade whipped cream and other delights. As an accountant, I have a love of numbers that most people find odd including making as much as I can homemade because it saves me money. I have no problem looking at our budgeting sheets...
How To Build A Stockpile To Prep For An Emergency
It’s so important to build an emergency food supply kit, let me tell you why. When my cousin was getting married in 1998 we flew out to Nashville for the wedding. Little did I know that there were a bunch of tornadoes in the area. Yikes! The pilot safely landed the...
When Is The Best Time To Buy Furniture This Year?
When is the best time to buy furniture? You asked so here is my best answer. New furniture is all something we long for now and then, either to spruce up or to replace what is worn or broken. But, boy, can it be so expensive!! And then there's all the choices, brands,...
Ten Easy Ways To Get FREE & Discounted Books
Buying books was my kryptonite until I found out how to get the best free books! For many months, I drained my "fun money" budget each month on books. I was spending nearly $50 a month on books, and most of them have still not been read. I loved having a huge...
Secret Common Ingredients That Will Save You Money On Your Household Cleaners
We have all been told a million times about the harsh chemicals in store bought cleaners or how cheap it is to make your own cleaners with common household products. For years I told myself that I never had enough time to make my own cleaners and that it was a waste...
8 Frugal Hobbies That Won't Break The Bank
Need a list of hobbies that are cheap or even free? Living on a tight budget doesn't mean you can't have some hobbies. While some hobbies can be expensive, check out this list of hobbies and you'll see that you don't have to go broke in order to enjoy one. It really...
How To Prepare For The Storm (Hurricane) Without Breaking The Bank
We’ve seen quite a bit of devastation in recent years so I want to show you how to prepare for storms. First, the flooding brought on by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Then the destruction we found in Florida resulting from Hurricane Irma. My family was directly in the...
When Is The Best Time To Buy A Mattress?
When is the best time to buy a mattress? I get this question a lot, so let me share some of the information I've learned. While I'm not a mattress guru, and I haven't investigated each brand to let you know which is the best one, I do know when it's time for you to...
