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7 Ways to Save on Your Holiday Dinner
For a family on a budget or just trying to spend well, ingredients for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner can put a pinch on the ol' pocketbook, continue reading >>>
25 DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids
Halloween costumes aren't getting any cheaper. While it's hard to justify spending a fortune on a costume they may wear once, you also don't want them continue reading >>>
How to Keep Holiday Entertaining Simple and Frugal
I love to invite people into our home, especially during the holidays. Over the years, I've learned a few things about how to keep holiday continue reading >>>
How to Keep Your Christmas Budget in Check
Many people I know don't embrace a budget. I used to hate the "b" word too, but my opinion of keeping a budget has changed quite a bit over the continue reading >>>
The Pantry Principle: Never Pay Full Price For Anything
I save my family thousands of dollars per year by using the pantry principle, which is nothing more than a balanced approach to the infamous continue reading >>>
How to Start Your Own Price Book: Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half!
Recently I shared with you why keeping a price book can be a powerful tool for a savvy shopper. A price book is simply a record that can be quickly continue reading >>>
Huge List of Teacher Discounts
Attention all teachers! Before you update your wardrobe for the new school year or start shopping for your classroom, you'll want to check out all the continue reading >>>
Make It With Mason Jars: 10 Crafts to Make With Old Jars
I love mason jars. They are my favorite freezer storage containers. I use them for homemade red sauce, poultry stock and broth, beans and continue reading >>>
5 Ways to Save on Meat
If you want to see your grocery budget go through the roof, take a stroll by the meat counter at your favorite grocery store. It seems over the years continue reading >>>
5 Tips for Frugal Gift Giving
The last thing the holiday season should be is stressful, but let's face it, most times it's just that, stress-FULL. Gift giving should bring us continue reading >>>
Change Your Budget Frame of Mind
I was in my thirties before I every had a budget. I paid my bills on time [mostly] and managed to get by without getting myself in lots of debt, continue reading >>>
Stop Impulse Buying from Blindsiding Your Budget
The enemy of the budget is impulse buying. We all do it. Some more than others. We convince ourselves in the moment that we "need" something. Or maybe continue reading >>>
5 Ways to Save on Vacation
No matter how well you prepare for your vacation, there's a really good chance you'll walk away feeling like you spent way too much money. Vacations continue reading >>>
How I Save Money on Toilet Paper
Hubs smirks a little every time I buy toilet paper. Maybe it’s because our bath tissue gets delivered by the UPS man. And of course there’s the continue reading >>>
How to make Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent
Not only does making your own laundry detergent save money, it also allows you to customize your product. You can opt for completely hypo-allergenic, continue reading >>>