Yesterday we started focusing on budgets by taking a good look at what you are actually spending. Once you get everything assigned to categories and see exactly how much you are spending it’s much easier to see where you need to make changes. The biggest category for spending is traditionally housing. You need to look […]
Over the next few weeks we are going to spend time focusing on budgets. It’s a word you have hated since you were 5 and your parents informed you that didn’t have enough money to buy a toy, now 30 years later it still makes your blood pressure rise. No matter what your feelings […]
I’ve been seeing these industrial stools a lot lately. They lend themselves to simple lines, no fuss design and they’re easy to wipe down after the kids are done with them. I was thrown back when I saw that one of these stools goes for $109-$139 at Restoration Hardware! And so began the search for […]
With a quick item search on Southern Savers, I can clearly see there are sales on household cleaners every week. Many of the cleaners are still around $2 though and are full of potentially harmful chemicals. With a very active one year old, I have be careful about what chemicals are in the house. She […]
One of the best ways to save on produce is to sign-up for a CSA. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It is is a great way to eat local, healthy foods on a budget. Now is the time to sign-up for fall a CSA! With most farms, you will get all of the same […]
Walmart has a great clearance deal on a complete 21 piece Wahl Home Pro Haircutting Kit for $11. Avoid shipping costs by choosing FREE in-store pickup! The kit is regularly $16.97, so this is a great deal! The Kit Includes: Blade Guard Storage Cuase 9 Guide Combs Barber Comb Styling Comb Pocket Comb Cape Scissors […]
Many of your have e-mailed lately asking for the best ways to save on everything for baby. Babies can be very expensive, but the good news is that there are a lot of ways to save. Here is a round-up of all of the Southern Savers posts that will help you save on everything baby. […]
People frequently email me to ask about saving on gluten-free products. While it’s true that many coupons are for items that contain gluten, you can still save money while eating gluten free. The best ways to save are to shop sales, buy what is in season, and learn to make homemade versions of often overpriced […]
Moths can sometimes be a nuisance when they show up in the home. There is an easy solution though! You can make sachets with natural repellents to stash in drawers, trunks or hang in closets. You will need cotton fabrics, plain cheesecloth, linen or clean nylons (like knee highs or cut pantyhose). Certain ingredients act […]
