Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
Building a grocery stockpile is one of those topics that divides money-conscious shoppers. Some shoppers feel that a grocery stockpile is a use of time and money that could be better spent or saved elsewhere. Others feel that having one is a hedge against rising prices or last-minute emergencies. I’m on the side of the “others” because I stockpile, but I do it well. Eight steps to
Recently, one of my friends came to me with a dilemma. Her boyfriend, who is an engineer, was asked by his parents for $3,000. They’d recently bought a summer home and were having trouble affording renovations and the new mortgage. While his new job pays well, he barely makes enough to cover his rent and loans (like most recent college grads) so giving them money
I had to jump in and answer Dacia’s question about which credit card to get with an entire post about my favorite credit card. Yup, that’s how awesome my Capital One credit card is. 10 reasons I love my credit card
Currently, I have one credit card with a $500 limit. While the credit card is in my name, it’s paid by my father and is only really used for emergencies or family expenses. I’ve been thinking about moving out of my parent’s house and once I do, I’ll have to start paying this card on my own or get a personal credit card. Since I’m
I feel like I just wrote a post about how to stay warm without heat, and here we are talking about how to save water this summer. You have to keep the grass green, the car clean and the tomato plants growing – but all of that extra water adds up. Below are easy ways to conserve water and save a few bucks – that way
I received a $100 gift card from PromotionalCodes.com to spend on a present for Father’s Day! I complied this list of quirky and unusual Father’s Day gifts in case you’re stumped on what to get for Dad. Father’s Day this year is Sunday, June 15, 2014. 7 unusual Father’s Day Gifts
I recently began receiving a pension fund check from my very first job. It’s not a lot of money, but it has created a big disagreement with my husband. I see it as a raise. With the extra check, I’m making more money, but since I still work, I see no need to spend it. My husband thinks because it’s not much money, I should just
The British weather is a topic that starts many conversations on an almost daily basis and it is fair to say that we do not live in the warmest climate in the world. We take the rain and wind and chill factor in our stride and treat our ability to cope with what is being thrown at us from above with usual stoical good nature
When I was younger I always looked forward to summertime because my mother would take my two sisters and me to Nordstrom to pick out a new summer wardrobe. Nordstrom can be pricey and I always wondered if the quality was worth the cost. My mom certainly thought it was, and to examine Nordstrom’s value – not just its price tags – I made a list of the pros and
With two kids and a lot of pregnant friends, I’m constantly getting asked what are the best baby products. What do I use all the time? What do I wish I skipped? Having the right products makes parenting easier, and short of getting more sleep, it’s the only thing other people can actually give you. Here are the essential baby products that I love and
So you’ve got your vegetable garden planted, flowers growing, and your compost pile started and now you need to water all those plants! By using a rain barrel you can use rainwater to water your garden and lawn for free! What’s better than that? While free water is great, be ready to invest some time and effort. Making a rain barrel can be tricky and
I do most of my grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s because they offer crazy low prices on everything from coffee and organic yogurt, to a large selection of meat-free entrees, and wacky tastebud tinglers like Guacamame Spicy Edamame Dip, Thai Lime and Chili Almonds, and Cookie Butter. But there are a few items I will not buy there simply because they are overpriced. So when
Summer camp for adults is fast becoming the vacation of choice for those who no longer have to plan summer camp for their own kids! There are adult summer camps for outdoorsy types, foodies, music lovers, and more passions – all without sacrificing the creature comforts you’re used to. The adult summer camp trend is growing rapidly, and there are now about 800 camps in the
Online shopping through sites like Peapod and Amazon Pantry have begun to make online shopping the norm. There’s no denying the convenience of having items delivered to your home, and monthly shipping programs are making it even easier. Just sign up to receive an item once and it will be shipped to your home every month! CVS recently unveiled their new Ship & Save program
I’m still ticked off at the moving company I hired to move my family across the country that pressured me to lower my box estimate, hiding the fact that any boxes above my initial estimate were charged at a higher rate. But my terrible experience has led to this list of tips to hire movers without getting screwed, like I did. How to get a moving quote,
