Summer brings cook-outs, camping, beaches, and…boredom. If you’re looking for activities to keep your children physically and mentally busy, without breaking your budget, here are a few suggestions: Check your public library’s calendar for activities. Talk to parents in your…
Before leaving: Make a photocopy or scan the information on your cards. It could take a long time to find contact information for your accounts if you lose your wallet. Keep copies (in a secure place) of the fronts and…
The smell of Spring is in the air. With temperatures warming up, you are ready to open your windows and renew and refresh your home. Your spring-cleaning/organizing checklists are ready to go. You've got your weekend set aside to sort…
The autumn season brings fall colors and cooler temperatures, and October brings the start of holiday sales. It’s a time when retailers want to move out their remaining summer inventory, as well as discount some new winter items. Here are…
Open your wallet, take out a $5 bill, light it on fire, and throw it away. That’s pretty much the process of buying a Starbucks latte when you could make something similar at home! Money down the drain. Here are…
Newlyweds! You did it! You survived the whirlwind of caterers and photographers and you can now live the peaceful married life... Well, maybe. Wouldn't we all love a world where everything went smoothly after the wedding and honeymoon? Unfortunately life…
As these long summer days slowly fade away, it will soon be back to school! The excitement might be just a bit stronger for you then the kids. The big question is “Are you prepared enough?” Here are 9 ways…
Are you seeking a more frugal lifestyle, but aren’t sure where to start? Here are 8 ways you can cut your expenses. Use coupons - I love digital couponing. I use several apps to download coupons. Whether you’re headed to…
We all know how much fun it can be to hang with your BFF, but sometimes you just don’t have the means - ahem, funds - to do it as often as you'd like! Here are a few friend date…
We're nearly four months into 2018! If you made the same resolution I did, you've been on a tight budget, working to pay off debt and increase your savings. Way to go! No mindless shopping, spontaneous purchases or internet incitements! And…