Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
When it comes to tax deductible donations, there are several charitable contributions that qualify to help lower your tax bill. Here are some tips to make sure your contributions give you the most payoff on your return. Tips on tax deductions for donations
A friend recently turned me onto a deal hiding in plain sight: orchids. The gorgeous fresh flowers last for three months, and a small potted orchid costs only $16 at Whole Foods, she told me. That means she pays $16 for three months of fresh flowers! That price can’t be beat. Do you buy fresh flowers?
I feel like I just discovered the magic formula to turn straw into gold. I’ve found a natural stain remover that actually works! And it’s a lot cheaper than buying specialty cleaning products from the store!
My family recently decided to make big changes in our home. My Dad had all of the bedrooms (besides my little brother’s) fitted with key padlocks. Now, to get into a bedroom you have to type in the room’s code. He did this because my two sisters were fighting about how their clothes kept going missing. We all used to share clothing, and it was
I will do just about anything to fight a cold or flu and to avoid the doctor’s office. Not only will I save money by staying healthy, but time and inconvenience as well. In general, I like to avoid traditional medicines and have compiled a list of natural cold remedies with a little help from our Facebook friends. Natural ways to fight cold and
My Mom often asks me how I successfully negotiate the price of anything. She’s read my tips for haggling and my additional negotiating tips, but she can’t seem to make them work for her. When I hear her stories, I can pinpoint where she went wrong – she’s timid and unwilling to walk away. Instead of giving more of the same tips, I’m sharing a
My friends owe me a lot of money, but haven’t paid me back even though I’ve asked them more than once. How do I get my money back?
If you are at the starting line of a healthier life, or have simply veered off course, a food calorie counter app is a great first step. There are several weight loss apps, exercise trackers and online food journals to choose from. We scoured the interwebs and found the best of the best for what you need. Best free calorie counter apps to live healthy
Reader Rachelle writes in with this urgent dilemma! I shared a few ideas of mine below, please add yours by leaving a comment. Let’s make sure her son has an awesome birthday party! My son is going to be 12 in a few weeks and he really wants to have a birthday party. The places he suggested are out of our budget. For instance, the
My best friend Garrett’s family owns an apple orchard and has a huge garden. Every year they give us tons of apples and vegetables that I wait for all winter long. His family has a food dehydrator that they use to make everything from deer jerky to dried apples and they’re always delicious. I love these treats and started to think that I should make
Have you ever been scared to look at your bank account? I’ve been trying so hard to save for a trip to Europe that I stopped going to the mall (pretty much altogether) and cut back on going out. But, between New Year’s Eve and three of my best friends’ birthdays I knew that staying home wasn’t an option. Even though I thought it would
Cheap Valentine’s Day date ideas, you say? Yes friends, Hallmark’s favorite holiday is just around the corner. If you find yourself with a date but not a lot of dough, we have come up with some creative dates that will leave your heart and your wallet big. Five cheap date ideas for Valentine’s Day
Walmart is a great place to score deals. They have everything from groceries to electronics at very low prices. The problem is that this one-stop shopping destination can make it hard to stay on budget. Here are some tips that will help you score even sweeter deals at Walmart. Here are 6 ways to save at Walmart.
Recently, my twin sister told me I was a money hoarder. She said this because I’ve been (trying) to save almost all of my paycheck. I rarely buy new clothes and I’d rather eat at home then go out. I’ve been living at home since I graduated college and I really want to use this time in my life when I have almost no expenses
Chatting with a friend this week, she told me her and her husband have separate checking and savings bank accounts. She pays the bills each month, including the mortgage of the house they own together, and he writes her a check for his half. She says, “It’s just easier for us”. I was really surprised at hearing this, as I grew up in a family
