Simple Savings Tips

Three New Outfits for Free

Three New Outfits for Free
October 12, 2010
Budget Tips

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

Christmas for $100

December 1, 2009
Family tips

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

October 22, 2009
Budget Tips

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

June 3, 2009
Making Purchases

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 with Day Camps

Save Money with Day Camps
June 2, 2009
Entertainment and vacations

Save Money Tomorrow by Spending Money Today

Save Money Tomorrow by Spending Money Today
May 4, 2009
Simple Savings Tips

Save $3000 in Ten Weeks

Save $3000 in Ten Weeks
April 27, 2009
Budget Tips

Tips to Save at the Ballgame

April 23, 2009
Family tips

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

Cut Your Energy Bill

Cut Your Energy Bill
March 29, 2009
Budget Tips

Meals That Save Money

March 28, 2009
Budget Tips

There are a number of reasons to stretch your grocery budget. Sometimes you dig into the pantry just to clear out the cans of forgotten foods. There are other times when you are nearing the end of the month and the money is just not there. And then there are …Find out more

Entertain More for Less

March 21, 2009
Family tips

Yesterday we were surprised by guests all day long. Lunch was easy because there was only one extra. By supper time we had a full fledged party going on – and most of the guests were teen boys. Facing the task of feeding a crowd like that can be intimidating, …Find out more

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