Several years ago I tried doing grocery store pickup at some of my local stores. It didn’t go well. I felt like they always messed up my order. The store was always great at giving me refunds and future discounts when they made a mistake, but it kind of soured me on the whole idea. […]
Are you on the hunt for a house right now? One of our readers recently asked on Facebook what they should look for before buying an old house. Other Southern Savers readers responded in droves and had so many helpful tips! Here’s a round-up of the best advice you readers gave to this questioning reader. […]
Easter is coming up soon, and sometimes when there is a big holiday event, there can be this pressure to cook an amazing meal. The truth is, there are lots of simple dishes that are delicious and don’t take up a lot of time and energy. What’s the point of being with family and friends […]
Spring crafts for kids are a great way to celebrate Easter and give kids a tangible way to understand Jesus’ sacrifice. Crafting is also a great way to spend time together that will stick in their memories for a long time. Here are some fun crafts you can do with your kids this year! Easter Crafts for Kids: Hand […]
We all go through rough patches where life gets in the way of connecting with each other. On top of responsibilities that don’t stop, maybe you’re going through a personal trial. Maybe you’ve been sick or caring for others who are sick. Maybe you’ve taken on something that has turned out to be bigger than […]
Did you know March 23 was National Chip and Dip Day? I didn’t know either until recently, but I’m not upset about it. I don’t even need a reason to enjoy chips and dips! I love cold dips and hot dips, and I especially love when the dips include lots of different kinds of flavors. […]
Do you have cabin fever yet? It’s the time of year when all I can think about is taking a vacation over spring break or what we can do when school gets out for the summer. Yes, you can spend thousands of dollars taking your family somewhere for a week, but there are also a ton […]
I recently asked a question from a reader on Facebook, “What item did you buy recently that’s not worth the money you spent on it?” It had over 500 comments! Apparently it’s hard to escape buyer’s remorse, even if you are trying hard to be frugal and intentional about your purchases. Reader Question: What Did […]
If my kids have a choice about where we’re eating, they either choose Chick-fil-a or Moe’s. And one of the reasons they love Moe’s is the queso. What’s not to love about warm, creamy cheese that you can dip your chips in? However, when sticking to a frugal lifestyle we don’t eat out often, so […]
