This is the second post in the monthly series titled Simple Budgeting. Check the left sidebar for the link to last month's post.So the topic for this month is "A Little Math". This month's post is going to continue off last month's post where you were asked to write down all of … [Read more...]
Do You Compare Prices?
Silly question, huh? Or is it? Have you ever compared the prices of the basic items that you buy for family every week at the main places you shop? If you do, kudos to you! Please add your tips in a comment as I know I would love to hear them myself and my readers would … [Read more...]
Just Turn it UPSIDE DOWN!
Are you a bottle of the barrel ... errr ... bottle, jar, container, tube ... whatever, scraper?I am. I am sure one day my kids will find it embarrassing but they will get over it. I bet that one day I will walk into their house and find them doing the same thing! Why do I say … [Read more...]
Car Seat Sale plus Personal Review
If you have kids, this is for you. I just saw over on Mrs. Moneysaver (via My Frugal Adventures) that our FAVORITE car seat is on sale at Target this week. The Grace Nautilus booster seat is $154.99 and you get a $20 gift card this week at Target! I am a bit bummed because … [Read more...]
Simple Budgeting: What is your budget?
This is the first of a monthly series that starts this year. I am going to call it Simple Budgeting. Hey, if it is Simple or Simply or something along those lines then I don't have time for it and you probably don't either. So look for a post each month starting with "Simple … [Read more...]
Healthy Foodie Tip on a Budget
Bulk buying scares many people. There I said it. I know it is true. I have had many friends tell me just that. I don't "need" that much chicken or toilet paper or apples. I am one ... two ... a family with small kids that don't each much. OK, it is time to stop the excuses! I … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas plus a savings tip!
Merry Christmas! Sorry no pretty clip art today but I am not at my computer. We are visiting my parents and got the joy of watching our girls open everyone's presents. Their own weren't enough so they took to helping everyone else! Plus we got to sing The Happy Birthday song to … [Read more...]
Christmas Shopping on a Budget
This will be the first of two posts of Christmas Shopping on a Budget. I am going to post one with more details soon but here are some easy holiday shopping tips to make Christmas buying in your budget ... 1) Don't pay full price. It will go on sale. If you miss the sale, you … [Read more...]
Christmas Decorating on a Budget
Is it your first Christmas on your own? First Christmas in a new house? First Christmas on a budget? Or just another Christmas for you? OK, I am thinking you fit into at least on of those categories so keep on reading ... With all of the sparkling lights and fancy dancing Santas, … [Read more...]
What is your Black Friday plan of attack this year?
What is your Black Friday plan of attack this year? Are you even shopping this year on Black Friday? I find that people either LOVE to shop on Black Friday for the deals or avoid it all costs. What group are you in? This year, I think we are avoiding but I want to pass … [Read more...]
Bed Bath and Beyond Coupon TIPS
I don't do coupon tips much but there may be some new to couponing so I want to pass along a HUGE savings tip that has been around for awhile. You know those Bed Bath and Beyond coupons that come on their ads and in the mail. (You can sign up at their website to get them in the … [Read more...]
Furniture on a Budget
Furniture is expensive. It seems even the furniture that comes in a box and takes you four hours to put together is more expensive than it used to be. So how do you get furniture on a budget? It is simple ... used furniture. Now don't frown or crumple your nose up at me. Used … [Read more...]
Are you saving on your monthly bills?
Every payday, I get excited that it is payday. Then I remember it is bill paying day too and that puts a damper on the payday excitement.As we have tightened our budget to be a family of five (with three little ones!) that lives on one full time income and a little bit of part … [Read more...]
End of Summer Bargains – Follow Up!
In my End of Summer Bargains post, I mentioned the sales at the Home Improvement stores at the end of the summer. The Labor Day Holiday sale ad for Lowe's has been sitting in our living room for days now but I just got a chance to look at it this morning. At least here in … [Read more...]
End of Summer Bargains
Have you been hitting up the end of summer deals? I admit I haven't but we aren't in need of much right now. I do want to share some of my favorite end of summer deals as my budget saving tip though!My all time favorite end of summer bargain is coolers. Why? Coolers rarely go on … [Read more...]