Freezer Tips for Smart Savers
No one likes throwing away food, especially if you’re trying to save money. But what do you do with those fresh string beans you got on sale that may not get eaten before they go bad? Freeze them. Follow these…
Cutting Down Your Grocery Bill
If your summer grocery bill is anything like mine, you have seen a significant increase in the amount you have to budget for groceries. And with school starting back soon, you may not see an end in sight. But rest…
Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer for Less
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…
Sales to Take Advantage of this Season
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…
Emergency Fund—Start Small, Think Big
Many people wonder how they can build an emergency fund when they’re trying to pay off debts. It isn't as hard as you might think. The strategy is to start small, change a few habits, and change your mindset. If…
Shopaholics Anonymous: Curb Impulse Spending and Start SAVING!
It’s Monday, and there’s a million and one things that you just HAVE to have right now! Kohls is having a sale and Amazon just emailed you about a great deal! Unfortunately, you have bills to pay and necessities to…
10 Ways You’re Throwing Money Down the Drain
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: Don’t Let Financial Stress Take the Cake
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…
Gearing up for Back to School
It’s that time! School supply lists are out, budgets are tight and I love helping out my fellow Money Saving Mamas. This year, to help lighten the load, I’m giving $50 to FIVE deserving mom’s who follow me. Here’s how to enter to…
9 Tips for Getting Back into the Swing of the School Routine
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…
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