This is the age of the electronic gadget, and there are abundant opportunities out there to purchase electronics of all shapes, sizes, and functions. The selection out there is downright tempting, but your budget only goes so far,… Read More >
Resist the Urge to Upgrade
There will always be something bigger, better, faster, sleeker…but please resist the urge to upgrade! Thanks to technology and marketing, we have become a society that demands the latest and greatest version of everything. We see an ad… Read More >
Cash In Your Old Gadgets
Ahhh…the lure of new electronics. A faster computer would be wonderful! The latest and greatest TV is calling my name, and oh how I covet the new iPhone! We’re bombarded with ads during the Christmas season that make… Read More >
Frugal Tips: How to Cut Printing Costs
We’re probably all aware of the expensive cost of ink, and some estimates putting it as more expensive per millilitre than liquid gold. So, saving on its cost is certainly not something that should be taken lightly. In… Read More >
Maximize Your Laptop Battery Life
In this crazy old, mobile world of ours, many folks have laptops. One of the biggest frustrations with owning a laptop, or any high-use electronic device, is battery life. Many of us know that although you can find… Read More >
How to Use Groupon For Shopping and Gifts
Ever since the invention of co-ops and wholesale purchasing, consumers have been using the power of group buying to get great discounts on products they use everyday. Now that we’ve entered the internet age, finding ways for consumers… Read More >
Considering a Cell Phone for Your Tween? Read These Money Saving Tips!
New clothes, books, pens, pencils and paper are some of the back-to-school shopping standards. But, what about cell phones? Many parents are adding cell phones to the list of must-have school supplies. Whether for coordinating pick-ups, tracking after-school… Read More >
The Top 5 Best Mileage Trackers for Uber Drivers
The Top 5 Best Mileage Trackers for Uber Drivers The transportation industry has come a long way since the days of conventional taxis. Now, passengers can conveniently get to their desired locations using Uber. This ridesharing company connects drivers and passengers seamlessly. … Read More >
Black Friday vs Cyber Monday: Which Has the Best Deals?
The holidays are coming, and with them, the hottest sale of the year, Black Friday, which falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving. As online shopping has become a more feasible option, e-retailers have joined in with their own… Read More >
Budget Technology Options that Do the Trick
The technology world focuses on the latest, greatest, shiniest products on the market. What happens if all you want is something reasonably priced that can get the job done? One good thing about the constant improvements in the… Read More >
Rules for Shopping at Goodwill, Consignment Shops and Thrift Stores
Rule #1 – Be open minded! Don’t go shopping for a specific item because you probably won’t find it! If you go in looking for a size 8, black cocktail dress, you’ll likely come out empty handed. Instead,… Read More >
Garage Sales and Yard Sales – A Frugal Shoppers Dream!
Every Saturday morning my friend Ellen would shop garage sales, and return home to show off her treasures. I used to marvel at the treasures she would find until I wised up and joined her! What treasures can… Read More >
My T.J. Maxx Adventures
T.J. Maxx is located right next door to my daughter’s dance studio, so I often spend an hour browsing the T.J. Maxx bargains! Let me tell you, if walk up and down every aisle at T.J. Maxx, you… Read More >