Earn, Save & Live Smart
We all have our systems for organizing and saving recipes, and I’ve always been an index card in the recipe box kind of girl until the internet became my primary source of new recipes. Over the past year, I’ve amassed quite a collection of recipes that were printed on full sheets of paper. For a … Read more
Need a little inspiration for gifts this Holiday Season? Homemade Gift Baskets are a wonderfully personal way to give a gift from the heart. You can put together a basket at any price point. From as little as five dollars to as much as your heart desires. Check out some of my gift basket ideas … Read more
Saving is hard enough without having to sacrifice what makes us look and feel beautiful. Try these tried and true, budget friendly beauty moves. Money Saving Beauty Tips It can be challenging to find that perfect mascara. Even more so when it comes with the added price of guilt attached at the checkout counter. The … Read more
Forget costly salon pedicures, you can easily give yourself a professional pedicure at home. Regular foot care not only gives you fabulous looking feet; it’s good for the health of your feet. So, whether you are getting ready for summer, heading off on holidays or just want to get your feet looking polished and well-groomed … Read more
It’s already time to start thinking about sending the kids back to school (Hooray?!). Some welcome this time of year, while other dread it, but one thing’s for sure: If you have a preteen or teenage girl, she will want you to take her shopping for all the latest trends. Don’t let this be a … Read more
There is nothing more exciting than shopping for your favorite beauty products. Whether you are on a beauty budget or not, you want to find amazing products at great prices. Because no one should ever feel like they have to take out a second mortgage for a tube of mascara, here are some fantastic products … Read more
While the prospect of buying a new car can certainly be exciting, trying to negotiate the best price can also be daunting. Using a few smart tips and techniques can help you to negotiate the best price on your next new car. The most important step you can take to help you obtain the lowest … Read more
With Father’s Day being right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to treat your Dad on Father’s Day. If money is tight but you’re still hoping to add a more personal touch to your Father’s Day gift, you could always make your Dad a homemade gift or research some … Read more
There’s no measuring how proud you are of your high school graduate. Unfortunately, your debit card does have limits. You’d like to buy the kid a new car or gaming system before he or she leaves for college for four years, but many of us can’t exactly afford it. Fear not! The following gifts are … Read more
Have you ever wondered how to get that red carpet movie star look without breaking the bank? Let’s face it, in these economic times, we are not as willing to go to Sephora, Ulta or other high end retailers to get those key products we love to make us look fabulous. And, if you are … Read more