Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
Now is the time where everywhere you go, everything seems to be pumpkin spice flavored. This year, there seem to be more items than ever: pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin butter, pumpkin ice cream… even pumpkin spice flavored pumpkin seeds. But which items are the best value – in terms of taste as well as price? We took the challenge and went shopping.
I just learned about a new site called Cinch Financial that helps people save money on their biggest monthly bills. Think cell phone bill, credit card debt, mortgage. This company focuses on the hard stuff because they believe that while you know how to cut down on everyday expenses (like giving up your daily coffee habit!) the big stuff can get confusing. What I love most
Store-bought costumes are often quite pricey and just don’t have the same charm and appeal as homemade costumes. But you don’t have to be a sewing whiz or craft queen to put together these affordable and adorable Halloween costumes. 6 Easy and Inexpensive Costumes Anyone Can Make.
Sadly, flu season is once again right around the corner. Getting a flu shot is a MUST in our house because we have both young family members (my nephew is six) and older relatives (my grandmother is 81) that often stay with us. It’s very important for everyone to get a flu shot to protect themselves from the flu virus BUT vaccinations can get pricey.
Halloween food is frighteningly fun for the whole family, whether you’re whipping up healthy concoctions or silly sweet treats. Having a Halloween party? Bringing something to your kid’s school? Wow the crowd with these easy-to-make recipes. 8 Easy Halloween Sweet Treats
The end of summer marks the end of my garden…sigh. Nothing beats the taste of homegrown veggies, which is why I’ll be canning the surplus from my garden this year. There are TONS of great recipes to try involving vegetables you can get fresh from your local farmer’s market or your own garden. You can also take advantage of the delicious fresh apples available this
What are the basic financial skills you use everyday in life to survive as an adult? I bet they are so ingrained that you take them for granted. Financial expert Gregg Murset shares these stats: October is National Financial Planning Month, but 68 percent of Americans probably won¹t take notice because they don’t put together a monthly budget to track income and expenditures. Which might
Halloween is a time when sugary sweets are everywhere and almost unavoidable. Why not counteract all that white, bleached sugar with some healthy Halloween alternatives that are just as fun? With more and more schools encouraging healthy substitutions for parties, now’s the time to Trick your kids into some healthy Treats. Here are 8 Healthy Halloween Treats.
You’ve determined what you don’t need on your baby gift registry. But what about all the items you do need? Walking around that baby superstore and looking at all those items you supposedly have to have will make your mind spin. So we’ve gathered a list of what baby items are truly useful. Here are 10 baby gifts you should register for:
Right now Amazon is offering up 20% – 60% off Baby Clothing, Food, Gear, and more! There are over 5,000 items for sale including items from top brands such as Disney, Calvin Klein, Robeez, Earth’s Best, and more! Plus, everything ships for FREE with a $35 order or with Amazon Prime.
Babies aren’t just “cute little bundles of joy.” Babies are big business. When you’re pregnant, it can be intimidating to set foot into one of those baby superstores. Suddenly, you realize just how many things your baby supposedly needs. It’s overwhelming – not to mention expensive! But what items do you really need and what can you do without? We combed the baby registries and
Yesterday was my 17th wedding anniversary. This got me thinking about all the things we registered for… and how many we still do and don’t have. My husband and I took a trip down memory lane, remembering what items we received and which ones are still useful all these years later. Here are 6 items you shouldn’t register for… and 6 you should.
After a long day at work the last thing I want to do is come home and cook. Unfortunately, by the time I get home at five-thirty I AM STARVING! Due to this fact, I prefer to cook quick easy meals on weeknights so I can resist the urge to pick up fast food eat as soon as possible. This list of quick dinners includes everything from
In my family we always brought a bagged lunch to school. Not only was this a cheaper option, but the food my mom made was MUCH better than anything you could find in the school cafeteria. Now, my little brother and nephew both prefer to take a lunch to school as well. Here are a few easy ways to save on school lunches. 1.
After a long day at school (or work!) who doesn’t love to come home to a delicious after school snack!? While everyone wants one it can be tricky to find the time or energy to make a snack before dinner. These unique treats are quick to make and will soothe every craving. From sweet to savory this list has a snack for everyone. Yum! Quick
