Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
Most people believe that putting up wallpaper is inherently difficult. While this is sometimes true, it doesn’t have to be if you prepare beforehand. Learning how to wallpaper yourself can save thousands of dollars compared to the cost of hiring a crew to do it for you. And it is certainly cheaper than hiring a team to strip off old paneling, sheetrock, or plaster walls. To
Spring is right around the corner which means it’s time for flowers, farmer’s markets, and gardening! This year I’m planning on making my own raised bed garden so I’ve been doing TONS of research on different options. Raised garden beds give you more flexibility about where you can plant different things so you can get creative. With different beds ranging everywhere from $10 to over
As you know from my 21 Reuses for Freezer Bags and 21 Uses for Coffee Grounds (apparently I love the number 21) posts, I don’t like to waste things. I take pride every week in how small the garbage sack is at the bottom of my driveway. It means I am reusing, reducing and recycling! That being said, every time I stared at that
Giving your home interior a makeover can be so exhilarating, but frustrating at the same time. You know that you’re tired of the same old scenery every time you walk in the door. The hard part is knowing where to begin. Don’t be overwhelmed. Start with one room or focus on one aspect of your décor at a time.
Loving these 33 hacks for your home from InternalDoors.co.uk (a door company), which shared this infographic. I especially love the one about hanging a spring of Eucalyptus in your shower head for natural aromatherapy. Soooo clever. Get 33 hacks for your home now
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
I have a confession to make. I am the least organized person in the world and every year around this time I always start to feel a little anxious. Why? Because it’s almost time for Spring cleaning. Ughh! If you dread spring cleaning and getting organized as much as I do, you may want to invest in one of these closet organizers. Not only will
I am a huge fan of natural cleaning products to save money and be eco-friendly. I am also trying to replace all of my health and beauty products with natural remedies, like essential oils. I love tea tree oil, because I can use it in several ways! Tea tree oil for cleaning, tea tree oil for warts, tea tree oil toothpaste! This essential oil is
It’s approaching the first day of Spring which means that it’s almost time for backyard barbecues and outdoor fun! If your backyard leaves a bit to be desired you may be dreading this time of year. Don’t worry! These 10 ideas will spruce up your yard for a low cost AND give you a backyard to brag about. 10 Budget-Friendly Backyard Ideas 1. DIY Outdoor Tables –
Last week, my dishwasher of 10 years decided that it just didn’t feel like doing its job. It was done. And after scrubbing dirty dishes in the sink by hand, I was done, too. So I went to Sears to find a new dishwasher. Aside from the sticker shock, here’s what I found. Shopping for a dishwasher? Here’s what you can expect to get and
During college I survived through my Dad’s generous Costco buys. Six girls living in one house….it’s no surprise we loved all those bulk buys and extra savings and that hasn’t changed for me! There are so many way to make your Costco membership worth it BUT there are plenty of BAD BUYS at Costco. 25 items to avoid at Costco
My son has been gluten-free for 12 years, so I pretty much have a Master’s Degree in trying to find deals on gluten-free products. When we started out, there wasn’t even a Whole Foods nearby – I was ordering everything online and it was quite pricey. Sales of gluten-free food and drink there have surged from $5.4 billion to $8.8 billion over the past two
When I started saving for retirement at 23 last year I thought I was ahead of the game. While I wish I had started saving even earlier, many of my friends haven’t set up a retirement fund or opened an IRA yet! My friends think exactly the way I did last year, “Why start saving now? I have so much time!” While this is true, it will cost
I was shocked a few years ago when I added up how much it cost for my husband and I to venture out to Starbucks once, sometimes twice a day. Between the two of us, drinking the smallest size (“tall”) lattes, it was a whopping $2,971.10 a year. I started to wonder how much I’d save if I made my coffee at home. Here’s how I broke my
Certain breeds of dogs have different personalities. Some dogs are better with kids, some make better apartment pets (like Great Danes, believe it or not!) and some are more energetic. There are people who prefer a specific breed of cat or dog that matches their lifestyle and personality, others like a certain aesthetic. If your heart is set on a purebred dog or cat, is
