Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
As a kid, it was a special trip when Grandma would take me shopping at Big Lots. My little eyes would wander the endless aisles of dolls, cookies, coffee mugs and radios. I didn’t visit Big Lots often because Grandma lived far away but when I did, I was allowed to choose one thing to bring home with me. The options were limitless (why didn’t
Everyone knows that they have to handle life’s big stuff on a daily basis – feeding yourself, taking those emergency calls, getting everyone through their day in one piece, etc. It’s the little things that start adding up and weighing you down. Try tackling one of these things at a time and that back-of-your-mind list could slowly disappear…
Every year as my kids’ birthdays roll around, I find myself asking myself, “How can I do this on a budget?” One year, before I was writing for Bargain Babe, I wrote to her for help on this very subject! I’ve thrown many a birthday party at many a venue over the years, as well as attended more than my fair share of kids’ parties.
Home ownership may sound appealing, but truth be told it’s just not right for everyone. There are many personal and financial factors that need to be considered when determining whether it’s the right decision for you. Moving into a new home can be exciting, whether you have purchased it or decided to rent, so take the time to weigh up the options carefully on both.
Every so often I catch my husband going through the refrigerator or pantry and throwing away items that have passed their expiration dates. Mayonnaise, relish, canned food. But have they really expired? Are you looking to minimize food waste and save money? Then stop throwing away perfectly good food. How to tell if the food you’re throwing out is really expired.
I’m always looking for a new way to budget that is easier and simpler than the dozens of ways I’ve tried to budget. Which is why I was really excited to learn about the Super Starter Budget. It’s a FREE incredibly simple budget spreadsheet template (using Excel) that can be downloaded directly off of the Savvy Spreadsheets website. Who is Super Starter Budget for?
Pet food bills can really add up, especially if you have more than one four-legged friend living in your home. You don’t want to skimp on quality, since more expensive pet food is cheaper in the long run if you factor in how the lower quality (and less costly) brands are often bulked up with fillers. Also, it’s been my experience that better quality food may
Giving money for group gift giving is something everyone has experienced at work, with your friends or family celebrations. But when does the giving become too much? My running group at its inception had four members, and we all pitched in $10-20 every few months for a birthday gift. Then we grew to about 10 and the birthday’s became more frequent, and the contributions the
I am fortunate enough that my employer offers me a 401k retirement savings plan. Last week, I was informed that my company is now offering a Roth option to our 401k retirement plan. I had no idea what that meant. So I called up my financial planner and we talked about my options. What is the difference between a 401k and a Roth 401k?
Is it just me, or is choosing a credit card harder than making the at-the-table fries or tots decision? “They’re so long and sleek! But they’re bite-sized! You must choose for me! I can’t possibly!” Almost two years ago, I decided to finally get a credit card and after much research, it came down to the Southwest Credit Card and the Capital One Venture Card.
Love them or loathe them, Peeps are everywhere this time of year. Gritty to the taste, they are more than just “food.” They are perfect for crafts and decorating your table as well as your desserts. And best of all, they are cheap! (Or should I say, “cheep!”) Some of these suggestions are 100% legit, others are just for fun. Can you tell the difference? Does it matter?
For as long as I can remember I have been babysitting. As the oldest of four kids I began helping my parents with my brothers and sisters at a young age. What started out as a family chore turned into a paying job in high school and college when I began babysitting around my town. Usually I received around $8 an hour regardless of the
We’re debating re-joining the gym at a significant cost or working out at home with free online exercise videos. So far, I’m digging Jillian’s Michael’s 30-day Shred on YouTube and loving the zero cost. But I also miss swimming at the gym and the social aspect of working out. I need your advice – should we splurge and join the gym or workout at home
Are you a homeowner? Does maintaining your home overwhelm you? Are you putting off taking inventory of your home for insurance purposes simply because it’s too overwhelming? You need HomeZada. Today we are giving away two HomeZada memberships
Looking for a dairy alternative? There’s soy milk, rice milk, almond milk, coconut milk, hemp milk, oat milk, potato milk, flax milk… and many other substitutes for cow’s milk. I’ll be honest, I love dairy. And so do my kids. But one of my kids can’t have dairy, so I’ve made it my mission to find milk alternatives that pass the kid taste-test and don’t cost a
