Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
My extended family has always given gift cards and cash as presents – gifts that were much more valuable to me than even a beautiful piece of jewelry or outfit would have been. I have used this money to fund my frugal travels. I never thought the gift cards weren’t thoughtful gifts. The relatives who gave me general purpose cards would normally write me cards
I recently read the article “Should You Buy a Holiday Gift for Your Boss” on TheBillfold.com. Before reading this article, I had no idea that buying your boss a Christmas gift was uncommon. My Dad owns a small auto parts store in Rhode Island and has always been very close with the staff. Every year my Dad holds a holiday party and the staff get
Let’s just put this out there—I am not crafty. Pinterest gives me panic attacks and feelings of inadequacy, so you can imagine my surprise (at myself) when I (voluntarily) chose to make my own wreath this holiday season. What the WHAT? A homemade wreath. How hard can that be, right? Well…right! This coat hanger rag wreath was easy and under $10. Doesn’t get any better
There seem to be two camps of holiday decorators… those who already own seven bins of decorations and put them up the day after Thanksgiving (or right after the turkey’s carved), and those who have great intentions, but somehow the month always seems to zoom by. Since it’s almost two weeks into December, if you’re reading this looking for frugal Christmas decorations, you must be
I didn’t take my first airplane ride until I was a sophomore in high school, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t travel. During the summer or holiday season, we’d pack up the minivan with games, snacks and books and hit the road – these trips are some of my greatest memories. According to the US Travel Association, about 80 percent of Americans journey by car,
When I was younger my family was big on professional photos – I can’t imagine how much money they cost my parents. Every year we would dress in matching outfits and head to the photography studio. As we got older, and our schedules grew more hectic, finding a time where we were all available to meet with a photographer became difficult. This is when my
Whether money is tight, I want to give something personal, or I just prefer to give my time and energy rather than spending money on “stuff,” sometimes giving a homemade coupon is just the ticket. But it’s also easy to fall into a “coupon rut.” Sometimes offering to do the dishes for a week, or wash the car, just doesn’t whip me into a frenzy
There are 7 new stores on to the list of Black Friday 2013 ads. We’ve got 77 stores total, including new additions La-Z-Boy, Lord &Taylor, and Ulta. Black Friday is just days away. I won’t be out shopping this year but I may score some online deals! Will you be? With Thanksgiving and Black Friday just days away shopping fever is setting in! If you’re planning
Even though I love Thanksgiving, I’m almost more excitedly anticipating the Christmas season coming hot on its heels. Growing up, my mom helped us count down the days with an Advent calendar, but it’s a tradition I haven’t continued since moving out on my own (gulp) 19 years ago. But having a kid of my own has definitely awakened some inner decorator-mama-bear within me and
Every year my daughter decorates our Christmas tree with our homemade ornaments (and some store bought decorations). I enjoy soaking up all the wonderful, sentimental Christmas tree ornaments that fill the branches. Many of these ornaments are easy to make and are a great holiday activity for children. Here are 10 easy Christmas tree ornaments you can make:
There are 32 new stores on to the list of Black Friday 2013 ads. We’ve got 74 stores total, including new additions Amazon, Bath & Body, and Sport’s Authority. The closer we get to Black Friday the more great deals we’re seeing and there are sure to be many more! It seems like Thanksgiving and Black Friday are just around the corner! That means it’s time
Though at times giving a gift card feels impersonal, — as if I’ve “cheated” from spending the time to truly figure out the perfect gift — I’ve come to realize that sometimes, a gift card can be the perfect gift. For teenagers, acquaintances or more distant relatives, or even for someone you know so well that the only perfect gift is to let them pick it out themselves,
There are 15 new stores on to the list of Black Friday 2013 ads. We’ve got 42 stores total, including new additions Modell’s, Staples, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. We’re already seeing some great Black Friday deals and there are sure to be many more! Will you be shopping on Black Friday? If you are you should start planning your Black Friday shopping strategy! Here are some new
There are 8 new stores on to the list of Black Friday 2013 ads. We’ve got 27 stores total, including new additions Dollar Tree, Home Depot, and Office Max. We’re already seeing some great Black Friday deals and there are sure to be many more! Have you started planning your Black Friday shopping strategy? After seeing these ads you might want to add a few more
Even when we intend to cut back, it seems like holiday shopping lists get longer and longer every year. It’s hard to keep track of who wants what, how much you’re spending, which stores you need to go to and what you still have left to buy. This year, make things easy on yourself by using an app on your smartphone that does all the
