Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
If you’re looking to save on every day items the dollar store is a great place to start but…they don’t always have the best deals. When comparing sizes and quality of products there are times where your dollar can go further elsewhere. Here’s our list of items to avoid at the dollar store. 10 Items Not to Buy at the Dollar Store Or, go here
Eat your veggies, they say. And we know we should but it’s not always easy. Vegetables can be a little, well, dull when you’re not a top chef with a mega budget and a creative bent. If you’re cooking for kids you can add another layer of difficulty when they invariably turn up their noses – possibly while saying “What is THIS? I can’t eat
If you have kids, summer means one thing – activities to keep everyone from driving everyone else insane. The zoo, water park, pool, museum, baseball games, library, fill in the blank. And with these day trips come expensive concession stands or trips to the drive through. Instead of buying snacks at overpriced food stands, throw a few inexpensive snack options in your bag, and use
When I moved from Los Angles, to Kansas City, I couldn’t believe how cheap the cost of living was! Beers were $2.50, not $8, movies were less than $10 and I could home prices were two thirds lower! It’s amazing to me how cities, thousands of miles away or hundreds, can have such differences in costs. Kiplinger’s came out with this year’s list of the
Last week, CNBC shared a story about recent grads called What will it take to get grads off the couch? In this article they explain that, “half of recent graduates ages 23 to 26 rely on financial support from their families to meet their current needs.” Being 23 and among the 50 percent that does get help, I was not that surprised. Especially since among my
From time to time, I’ve been asked for my “valued opinion” by an online survey in my inbox. As I click through screen after screen, I’ve found myself quickly losing patience. Fifteen minutes later, I’ve earned a dollar. Yippee! Let’s put that towards the kids’ college accounts! Not. So I was surprised to learn that a friend of my husband’s, a former stock broker, makes up
The British weather is a topic that starts many conversations on an almost daily basis and it is fair to say that we do not live in the warmest climate in the world. We take the rain and wind and chill factor in our stride and treat our ability to cope with what is being thrown at us from above with usual stoical good nature
So you’ve got your vegetable garden planted, flowers growing, and your compost pile started and now you need to water all those plants! By using a rain barrel you can use rainwater to water your garden and lawn for free! What’s better than that? While free water is great, be ready to invest some time and effort. Making a rain barrel can be tricky and
I do most of my grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s because they offer crazy low prices on everything from coffee and organic yogurt, to a large selection of meat-free entrees, and wacky tastebud tinglers like Guacamame Spicy Edamame Dip, Thai Lime and Chili Almonds, and Cookie Butter. But there are a few items I will not buy there simply because they are overpriced. So when
You’ve bought things on eBay and every so often, you think, “How hard could it be to sell my own stuff?” And, more importantly, is it worth it? When my son outgrew his Thomas the Tank Engine collection, I sold the whole lot on eBay for over $350. Considering I picked up most of the trains at yard sales and consignment sales, I made a
Online shopping through sites like Peapod and Amazon Pantry have begun to make online shopping the norm. There’s no denying the convenience of having items delivered to your home, and monthly shipping programs are making it even easier. Just sign up to receive an item once and it will be shipped to your home every month! CVS recently unveiled their new Ship & Save program
With teeth whitening products costing over $40 a pop, it’s no surprise that we’ve received many questions from readers asking how to make homemade whitening toothpaste. I’ve made a list of four easy homemade teeth whitening recipes. While these recipes vary in many ways, there’s one way they’re all the same…they cost $10 or less! 4 Natural and Homemade Teeth Whitening Recipes
My little brother started playing baseball about a month ago and ever since we’ve been dealing with some pretty nasty stains. With combinations of grass, dirt, and even blood, doing laundry has become much more difficult than usual. For this reason, I’ve been looking for the best ways to remove tough blood stains and I wanted to share them with you. Here are tips to
While we love a good bargain as much as the next guy (heck – it’s in our name!), there are some things you just should not buy at garage gales. Whether it’s safety, sanitary or financial reasons, we’ve come up with a list that will help you spend your money like a pro at summer yard sales! What Not to Buy at Garage Sales
One of my favorite clothing and handbag lines is Tokidoki. It’s playful, fun, hip… and a bit pricey. But about a year ago, I found the brand’s Facebook page and gave them a “Like.” Now a couple of times a year I’m notified about their secret Warehouse Sales, which are not advertised to the public. Many brands, especially higher end ones, have warehouse sales. The
