Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
I’m sure you are already reusing plastic grocery bags in several different ways, especially now that many states are banning the use of them. I reuse freezer bags to the extreme and have a ridiculous amount of plastic bags sitting under my kitchen sink (where ELSE do they go, you know?). So when I came across some really creative ways to reuse grocery bags, I
The kids are out of school for the summer and already that familiar chant is starting: “Mommy, I’m bored.” Put together a craft kit and get the kids busy with these fun and inexpensive craft and activity ideas. Here are 10 crafts to beat the boredom blues.
When the summer temps start rising, nothing beats the heat like an ice-cold drink. Instead of reaching for soda or plain water, why not try some of these delicious drink recipes? Each is inexpensive, easy to make and will make you feel like you’re vacationing on a tropical island.
You put honey in your tea, but did you know there are so many other ways it can be useful? Just as there are many different uses for coconut oil and olive oil, honey is one of those items you have lying around the house that can be used in a variety of different ways. But make sure you’re using the real thing – raw honey
Every year as my kids’ birthdays roll around, I find myself asking myself, “How can I do this on a budget?” One year, before I was writing for Bargain Babe, I wrote to her for help on this very subject! I’ve thrown many a birthday party at many a venue over the years, as well as attended more than my fair share of kids’ parties.
Every so often I catch my husband going through the refrigerator or pantry and throwing away items that have passed their expiration dates. Mayonnaise, relish, canned food. But have they really expired? Are you looking to minimize food waste and save money? Then stop throwing away perfectly good food. How to tell if the food you’re throwing out is really expired.
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
Valentine’s Day is about love and affection. It is not about diamonds, overpriced chocolates, or other expensive budget-busting gifts. At least it doesn’t have to be. We’ve already shown you how to create delicious and healthy Valentine’s treats and hand make Valentine’s Day goodies. Now we’ve put together seven creative, fun ways to show your affection for the one you love – or disdain for the holiday, as the
Jewelry stores at the mall sell engagement rings that look like what everyone else has. But you want something one-of-a-kind. Or something vintage. Maybe something a little different, just like you. But you’re on a budget and want to look at inexpensive jewelry in your price range. It’s confusing – what’s all this business about cut, color, clarity, and carat? Are prices and styles for platinum, gold,
Be the life (or death!) of the party with our DIY Halloween hairstyle guide. You don’t have to be a hairstylist or Professional Pinterester to put together some prize-worthy looks this Halloween. If you’re even just a little bit crafty, you can pull off these styles. C’mon, don’t be afraid. 11 cute and creepy Halloween hairstyles you can put together yourself
Halloween is a time to decorate your lawn with tombstones, rotting corpses, and scream-inducing spiders. Whether you’ve got kids or you’re just a kid at heart, it’s fun to decorate for trick-or-treaters or lookee-loos. So after you’ve carved or painted your pumpkins and placed them on your doorstep, it’s time to get your front lawn spooked out. Here are 10 ideas to inspire…and scare you. Look
Right now, my hand-carved pumpkins are looking a bit pedestrian. Which is a nice way of saying pathetic. That’s because last night, I took my family to see The Rise of the Jack o’ Lanterns, an amazing outdoor exhibit featuring 500 hand-carved pumpkins. Professional artists and sculptors, such as Jon Neill, star of Halloween Wars on The Food Network, have taken pumpkin-carving to a whole
Carving pumpkins is well, kind of a mess. Cutting them up takes effort and elbow grease, you’ve got to scoop out the insides and then, after all that work, they start rotting. We’ve got a better alternative: paint your pumpkins! It’s a fun and safe activity for kids and a great creative outlet for adults. So if you can’t get enough of everything pumpkin right
Credit card companies promote prepaid debit cards as a convenient alternative to credit cards. They typically market them to people who do not have a bank account. However, prepaid debit cards have a much wider appeal.
Baking soda is cheap, versatile, and natural. What more could you ask for? We all know that if you stick a box in your fridge, that it can eliminate odors. That it can be used in cat boxes. Or to soothe an acidic stomach. But what about the ways you’ve never used baking soda? Baking soda: What is it good for?
