Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
Every Valentine’s Day I tend to shy away from traditional gifts of flowers and chocolate. Instead, I look for new and unique personalized gifts. Whether that means making up a man’s bouquet, mixing up DIY bath bombs, or even just baking a new Valentine’s Day recipe it’s fun to try something different every year! What’s the must-have gift this year? A personalized romance novel! Unique Customized
With seven in ten college students graduating with student debt AND the average debt load hitting $33,000 in 2014, it’s no surprise that my friends in their 20s are FREAKING OUT. I hunted down eight common myths about student loans to help you stay on top of your loans and pay them off as quickly and cheaply as possible. 8 Student Loan Myths Debunked
Whenever possible, I opt for the generic or store brand over the national brand to save money. There are a few brand-name items I pay extra for, but in most cases, it’s what’s inside the bottle that counts. As long as the ingredients are the same, why pay more just for the brand name? I decided to take it a step further and crunch the numbers
One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to start avoiding processed foods and products, like lotions and eye make-up removers. I am going back to basics and sticking with what’s simple and pure – to benefit my health and my wallet. Which is why I’ve been buying a ton of olive oil. Olive oil is great for cooking, but it has many other household uses, too.
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. If you are traveling, be safe. If you are staying home, be well. We had a recent bout of stomach bug run through the family, and I’m certainly hopeful that you don’t catch what’s going around! I am looking forward to a quiet, travel-less holidays and maybe a little snow! What are you looking forward to? Enjoy the
I’ve been looking forward to writing this post only because that means I’m DONE with my Christmas shopping. Last year we spent $847.80 on Christmas gifts. This year, I spent a bit less. Family and friends – you know who you are – better not read this if you want to be surprised!!!! Here’s how much I spent on Christmas
I was chatting with Cameron Huddleston of Kiplingers yesterday about how to tell if your gift is going to be returned when I had a realization. I have given some truly terrible gifts. So bad that the recipient should have cut me out of their lives. Have you ever given a really bad gift? Please tell me I’m not alone!!! Can you believe I gave these terrible
Before you toss out your holiday cards, sift through them and save the ones with pretty artwork. This craft project also works with photos, though they will need a bit more attention in the gluing phase. It’s easy – and free – to turn old Christmas cards into Christmas ornaments! All you need is: old Christmas cards scissors glue ribbon cookie cutters (optional) I love making
If you’re looking for a book to give as a Christmas or Chanukah present, I scanned my brain for every book I’ve read in the past year and sifted out the winners. I included fiction and non-fiction books to give you gift ideas. What good books have you read lately? My top book picks for gifts
If gift giving seems more like a chore than a privilege, consider an “experience” gift. Tickets to a concert. A meal at a new restaurant. A visit to the spa. What I like about experience gifts is that you can pick a gift you know the recipient will enjoy. No questioning whether a particular sweater or pair of earrings is the right size or matches
I never knew what Lego gifts to buy for my nephews until I discovered these Lego books. For 8 years running my nephews have asked for Legos for Christmas. The challenge is that they have SO many thousands of Legos – I’m not kidding about the thousands – that no one really knows what Legos to buy for them anymore. What if they already have
My husband wants a bluetooth adaptor for his 2004 Mini Cooper, a smallish purchase that makes his 10-year old car feel just a bit newer. We’re saving our money to build our dream home so we’re not buying new cars. Not even new used cars. Even if we had the money, I would never buy a new car and here’s why. But back to cars. While searching for
When I was a child, my sisters and I made ornaments for our Christmas tree. Now as adults with children of our own, we gather at our parents’ house each year and decorate their tree with these same ornaments. Now it’s your chance to create memories with your kids by making homemade ornaments. Your kids will have a fun activities to keep them busy and
Trying to drown out the “I’m bored!” whining of your otherwise lovely children? What better way to pass school break or a snowy day than Christmas crafts? No need to spend big bucks on an overpriced craft kit – we’ve got activities that can be made easily with supplies you can pick up at your local dollar store, in your own backyard, or perhaps your spare closet! Here
Having trouble finding gifts for the men in your life? Me too. I’ve been struggling to find the perfect gifts for my Dad, brother, and boyfriend that are different from the generic “boy” gifts like cologne or ties. During my search I’ve sound some awesome gifts for men that are sure to please even the hardest to buy for dads and relatives. 8 Best Gifts
