My closet needed help. The last few years I had relegated myself to baggy pants and t-shirts (all the better to deal with three boys). Last year was the first year I had bought a new pair of heels and I LOVE them. I was determined to make a change, and Amy Bayliss offered the perfect opportunity in her weekly HOMEmaker challenge. She told me to make three new outfits out of the things I already had. IMPOSSIBLE! Was my first thought. I had worked hard to thin out my closet so I knew there was nothing hidden in the …Find out more
Family tips
Building a Savings Plan for 2010
The economy hit us hard this last year. With one of us out of work and the other struggling to find work contracts, the money has trickled in just enough to keep us from going under completely. The work prospects have not changed, but my attitude has recovered. Sometimes the …Find out more
Christmas for $100
The holidays get expensive. Even just sending out Christmas cards can end up costing hundreds of dollars. With so many people struggling financially it might be time to put the reason back into the season and stop focusing on the finances so much. 7 Tips for Saving on Christmas 1. …Find out more
Saving Money that Is Not There
No regular paycheck for two years sounds tough. Living it is much tougher than it sounds. My husband left his teaching position in October of 2007. The income I gain from writing (mostly online) has been enough to keep our heads above water, but only just enough so that we …Find out more
Top Tips for Buying and Saving on a Used Car
Car dealerships are in trouble – or at least the news media is portraying the idea that the auto industry as a whole is struggling. Anyone that has been to a car dealership in the last several months is likely to portray a different picture. Our mini-van was t-boned a …Find out more
Save Money on the Next Party
It can be expensive and exhausting having company over for a gathering. With just a little preparation, some organization and some creativity you can have a great party that won’t cost a fortune and that you can actually enjoy. Steps to Planning and Saving for a Party 1. Start cooking …Find out more
Tips to Save at the Ballgame
Spring has sprung (at least for the most part) and for many people that means baseball season is underway. It can be expensive just paying for the different activities of children but trying to keep spending under control while running from school to ballgames to practice and around again can …Find out more




