Gray hair happens to everyone at some point, whether they want it to or not. Some people get gray hair earlier than expected, while others are lucky enough to dodge the curse of gray hair until several decades… Read More >
Kitchen Gadgets that Save Time and Money
Did you get a cake pop maker or donut maker last Christmas? How about a chocolate fountain a few years ago? Did you get a George Foreman grill for a wedding gift or maybe an ice cream maker?… Read More >
How Checking Out a Company’s Reputation Can Save You Money in the Long Run
“Psst. Hey! Need some work done on your house? I know a couple of guys who do great work at a cheap price; no questions asked. It’s an offer you can’t refuse, if you know what I mean.”… Read More >
5 Ways to Save Money on Prescription Medications
When money is scarce and the budget is tight, there are often a few things that can be sacrificed until the cash flow increases. But when it comes to sacrifices, prescription medication should never be on the list…. Read More >
7 Items You Should Buy Used To Get The Most For Your Money
In this economy, buying used can get you almost all of the functionality of a new item without the price tag. While we tend to like buying items brand new from the store, some items are… Read More >
Ditch the Excess: Advice From a Penny-Pinching Mommy
Does the phrase “more month left than money” sound familiar? Do you stretch your budget until it cries, “Uncle!”? If you’re tired of always thinking about money and the lack thereof, you are not alone. Times are tough,… Read More >
10 Things You Should Always Buy Used
Savvy consumers are always on the lookout for great deals because they know there’s nothing more rewarding than scoring a quality purchase at a great price. Buying “gently-used” items is one way to experience deep savings. And while… Read More >
The Garage Sale Queen Strikes Again!
Not to brag, but I’m showing off 6 fabulous items I bought at a garage sale recently. Grand total: $18! Appetizer Plates, new with tags from Anthropologie for a total of $5. I came home and looked them… Read More >
Coupons are to Budgets as Light Foods are to Diets!
Yeah, I know. Analogies are no fun. But they do illustrate a point. If you want to lose weight and gain lean mass, what do you need to do? Consume fewer calories. What’s one way to do that?… Read More >
How To Live As If You’re Rich!
Who wouldn’t want to live a lavish lifestyle? We all want to live the good life. The problem is, most of us belong to the working class. With the global financial crisis we’re in, money is a scarce… Read More >
Frugal Wisdom
Trying to live a frugal lifestyle? Print this frugal quote from Dave Ramsey. Frame it. Look at it every day. Be motivated to keep it frugal! Please leave a comment to share your favorite frugal quote.
Garage Sale How To
How to Oragnize a Garage Sale I had visions of a giant garage/moving sale, but those visions didn’t include 10 short days to get it together! I wasn’t procrastinating, I just didn’t want to begin the cleaning out… Read More >
What are your favorite Coupon Sites or Apps?
The coupon world can be overwhelming, so I put together a list of my favorite coupon/money saving sites and apps to get you started on your frugal living quest! What sites would you add to this list?
How I Didn’t Save Money This Month!
At the end of each month this money saving moms loves to brag about my money saving marvels, but this month I blew it! Call it a binge, call it a budget diet boo boo…I flat out didn’t… Read More >