Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
I’m still ticked off at the moving company I hired to move my family across the country that pressured me to lower my box estimate, hiding the fact that any boxes above my initial estimate were charged at a higher rate. But my terrible experience has led to this list of tips to hire movers without getting screwed, like I did. How to get a moving quote,
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
Father’s Day is only a few weeks away, and the last thing the dad in your life needs is another boring necktie or hardware store gift card – sorry, but it’s true. Even if you are on a limited budget, you can still give a classy gift in June. Get creative this year and show dad that a budget doesn’t sacrifice style, with these sophisticated Father’s Day
In my twenties, I spent countless hours grooming. At one point, I even had a short stint as a hair model. But as a mom, there are many days where I’m just throwing my unwashed hair back in a ponytail. Of course I still blow dry my hair and straighten it when I can, but it’s harder to squeeze in the time. That’s why, when
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
I love to pamper myself at home with salt scrubs and lotions. It’s like going to the spa for a quarter of the price, especially if I shop during a The Body Shop sale. The Body Shop is also a great place to buy quick gifts. Whenever I don’t know what to buy someone, I grab a nice fragrance or lotion. It’s quick and everyone
My daughter is two and already, I dread grocery shopping with her. She can recognize candy and sweets just by the packaging (how DOES she do that?) She asks for many, many things we don’t need and so I’m constantly coming up with new ways to say no to her. But it’s so freaking hard! Anytime I’m tired, hungry, or have already said no so many
I had no idea there were so many uses for aluminum foil. I found myself without a funnel this week while mixing some essential oils, and cleverly curled a section of foil into a cone shape, secure it with tape, and start pouring. I considered myself a genius until I googled “uses for foil” and came across the mother lode. And since foil is on
Last week I went on vacation with two friends, and we agreed that splitting the bill for everything was the best choice for airfare, condo, rental car, food and drinks. Meals out were our individual responsibilities. I put all expenses on my credit card – I volunteered, so I could get the points – and the ladies reimbursed me for all pre-paid costs. Throughout the
Ahh… there’s nothing like being pampered. A day at the spa is one of the most luxurious ways to treat yourself. As you sit in a dark room listening to simulated waves crash on a beach, you find yourself soothed and relaxed…until you realize this is costing you well over a hundred bucks, which is a luxury you can’t afford! Spa treatments don’t have to
My Mom instilled in me a lovely tradition of having fresh flowers in our spare room when guests stay with us, but I find fresh flowers so expensive that I’ve turned to a cheaper alternative – silk flowers. Silk flowers are also a time saver because you buy them once every few years (really only when you want to restyle a room as they can
Working from home seems like the ideal: no early alarms, no primping for the office, no commute, and not a single boring work meeting. Sounds perfect, right? Since I graduated from college I’ve been working from home and the truth is working from home has a lot of disadvantages, too. Is working from home better than working at an office?
Going to a salon for professional highlights and hair coloring is expensive and time consuming. You can dye and highlight your hair with a $1 bottle of hydrogen peroxide (3%) at home. Just make sure to go slowly and read all the tips below to be safe. While a salon is THE safest way to dye your hair, it is possible to dye your hair safely
This summer my sisters and I are the only bridesmaids for my cousin’s wedding. While it can be hard to save as a wedding guest, it seems nearly impossible as a bridesmaid! Since I’m on a budget (and really who isn’t?) I’ve been looking for ways to save while still being a helpful and supportive bridesmaid. Here are my tips for how to save when
I wash and reuse plastic freezer bags. It’s something I thought everyone did until a friend came over and asked why my sink was filled with them. Apparently she isn’t wise to the vast array of ways to reuse Ziploc bags. Allow me to enlighten her, and you! 1. Replace plastic gloves. For those last minute tub scrubs, hair dying sessions or food preps, wrap
