The Christmas countdown is on! There are just over 50 days until Christmas; your shopping list is long, but your wallet is short on cash. Thanks to my friends at FreeShipping.org for coming up with some clever ways… Read More >
4 Budget Entertaining Secrets – Be Festive, Be Frugal
You’ll be festive and frugal this holiday season when you use my four budget entertaining secrets. Yes, it is possible to throw a party on a tight budget. Don’t worry…your guests won’t think you’re cheap because The Budget… Read More >
Discounted Gift Cards for Christmas Shopping
Order discounted gift cards today and you’ll be ready to shop next week! It’s no-brainer instant savings, and nobody will know that you didn’t pay full price! Buy Discounted Gift Cards For Up To 30% Off at Cardpool.com!… Read More >
Discounted Gift Cards for Christmas
Here’s the easiest way to save your money and give great gifts this Christmas… BUY DISCOUNTED GIFT CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS! Think of a discounted gift card as your little money saving secret! Save Your Money – Scenario #1… Read More >
Christmas Shopping? Fill Your Cart with Deals!
Christmas shopping? There’s more to saving money than just finding the sales. Don’t get me wrong…I love a good sale, but think of it as your starting point. There are so many ways to save money on Christmas… Read More >
Drawing Names for Christmas
It’s’ time to begin drawing names for Christmas gifts! Our family began drawing names for Christmas about 10 years ago when our Christmas lists were getting way too long! 3 brothers, 1 sister, 3 sisters-in-law, 1 brother-in-law, 6… Read More >
Wrap Up a Vacation and Put It Under the Tree!
Do you know where you’re going for Winter Break or Spring Break? If so, you have another fun gift to put under the tree! You don’t have to run out and book a hotel or buy tickets today…just… Read More >
A Budget Diet for the Holidays
Weekly Challenge: A Budget Diet for the Holidays Here’s your weekly challenge – stick to your budget diet this holiday season and gain wealth not debt! This simple 3-step process will ensure you start the New Year on… Read More >
Christmas Shopping Online? Take the Bargain Shopper’s Pledge
The Bargain Shopper’s Pledge I promise to make a list and stick to it! I promise to use the internet to compare prices and read product reviews before making purchases. I promise to do everything in my power… Read More >
Holiday Shopping Tips for Your Teen
Handing your teen the responsibility of managing gift purchases during the holidays may seem almost as nerve-wracking as handing them the keys to the car. Before they start shopping, take the time to discuss budgeting and the importance… Read More >
Top Online Stores with the Best Return Policy
We are now past Christmas and into the new year, which means that retailers are dealing with a common issue: returns. Your aunt bought you a sweater that’s too small. Your parents bought the kids those hot toys… Read More >
All I Want for Christmas are Bright White Teeth
When our children were little, they wanted their two front teeth. Now our teenagers want bright white teeth! Unfortunately, Mom’s idea of baking soda and peroxide just doesn’t cut it for our Starbuck’s loving boys, and if you’ve… Read More >
16 Ideas for Wrapping Presents Without Wrapping Paper
It’s 10PM on Christmas Eve and halfway through gift wrapping, you run out of wrapping paper. Sound the alarm bells! What do you do? People get pretty creative when they’re racing against the clock, and not everyone has… Read More >
12 Ways to Beat Cabin Fever Without Spending a Dime
Let’s face it: winter can get boring. Between hazardous road conditions that keep us indoors and weather that makes a lot of activities impossible, many of us find ourselves holed up at home with restless children. Cabin fever is… Read More >
Save Money on Gifts With a White Elephant Exchange
The holidays are a time of giving, being with family, and having fun. A favorite holiday tradition in my family is to buy cheap items from the clearance aisles or dollar stores. We would then wrap them up… Read More >
10 Frugal Holiday Traditions That Your Family Will Love
The holidays are a special time of year. Families come together to celebrate and enjoy one another’s company, creating incredible memories that will last a lifetime. Growing up, our best memories were rarely about the presents or the expensive… Read More >
The Savvy Shopper’s Survival Guide for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Is Black Friday shopping part of your holiday tradition? Or do you prefer the joy of couch commerce, scouring the deals from your iPad in the comfort of your home on Cyber Monday? Whatever your shopping preference, The… Read More >
Festive and Frugal Gift Idea – DIY Fort Kit
Remember the joy of building a fort in your living room? Maybe you used a card table and sheets, or maybe you created a fort with a giant box and markers. Those forts could be castles high in… Read More >
Say Goodbye to Paper Coupons
Once upon a time, Thanksgiving Day meant shuffling through the newspaper, clipping coupons for Black Friday. Then we would wake up in the wee hours of the morning to race around the stores snatching up bargains. With bargains… Read More >
Throw a Christmas Party for Less Than $100…Aldi Style!
Make a little Merry for less when you throw a Christmas party Aldi style! Here’s your festive $100 party plan*, and your guests will enjoy a yummy spread of more than just chips and dip – thanks to… Read More >