Creating Christmas Memories without Breaking the Bank
How do you create Christmas memories without breaking the bank? Read this post for a rundown of our easy and simple family traditions.
Frugal Living
How The Internet Saved Me $780 In Five Minutes
Picture this. I’m driving my awesome minivan to pick up my youngest daughter from daycare. Big girl in the back. The stereo bumpin’ some happy tunes. My daughter’s cracking up and dancing in her booster seat and I’m thinking about what we should have for dinner. Then, all of a sudden, it happens. Thunk. Thunk. Thunk.
Is It Tacky to Use a Groupon Twice?
A few months ago, I was in desperate need of some sort of a hairstyle or change. And It was time, folks. My hair is naturally blonde, but I do need a little help here and there. And- let’s be real- looking this good takes work. (I kid, I kid) Fortunately, I found a super sweet…
Birkin Bags are Stupid. Period.
As most people know, we use Netflix and Hulu when we watch to watch television because a) it’s cheaper, and b) it’s more convenient. I actually like streaming TV online vs. watching it live because I tend to enjoy watching entire seasons at a time. Lately, I’ve been watching a few of the Real Housewives series…
6 Odd Things I Do to Save Money
You can save money on just about everything. Believe me, I’ve tried – and succeeded. Digital and paper coupons can help cut grocery costs, adjusting your thermostat can save on home energy, and even bundling monthly services like smartphone, Internet, and satellite TV can net you lower monthly rates. And that’s just the tip of…
Should Rich People Take Free Stuff?
Just the other day, a friend of mine emailed to see if I was interested in a few boxes of girl’s clothes. Of course, I was totally interested. Duh. After all, buying used stuff is one of my favorite ways to save money….especially on stuff for my kids. But, when I got to her house, she said…
How FrugalWoods Say No to Food Waste
I’m on vacation! In my absence, please enjoy this guest post from FrugalWoods.com Do you waste food? Probably. We all do to some extent. But do you waste $1,500 of food per year? According to The Atlantic “…every year, about 40 percent of all food in the U.S. goes uneaten; a typical four-person household discards roughly $1,500 worth”…
Why I’m Skipping Black Friday This Year
Here we go again. Even though Halloween was just five minutes ago, stores have already started hauling out the obligatory holiday decor. Websites that track Black Friday ads and deals are popping up left and right, and existing sites are updating with new information and sale updates every day. With all the hype surrounding Black Friday and Cyber Monday,…
Could Your Family Survive on SNAP Benefits?
Last week, one of my “real life” friends invited me to participate in a Facebook challenge that was designed to raise money for a good cause. For a hot minute, I was super annoyed. After all, I’m still reeling from the horrors of the Ice Bucket Challenge. With millions of people lacking access to safe water around…
Are You Financially Fat?
Please enjoy this post from Shannon at Financially Blonde. I will be back in full force tomorrow, I promise! Three years ago, I decided to finally make a commitment to losing the 50 pounds I had gained after having my son. I figured that once he turned five, I couldn’t call it “baby weight” anymore,…
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