We are in the middle of back to school shopping season and many states have their tax free weekends either this weekend or in the next two weeks. These can be great weekends for saving, but can also be crowded and stressful! (Here’s a reference chart of tax-free weekends this year). Tip: Some states don’t […]
Summer is probably the most inexpensive season to decorate your home for. One of the cheapest ways to freshen your home without spending any money is by simply opening the curtains. Let the light in to make a big impact on your home. Other than that, here are a few other inexpensive ways to decorate […]
If you are on a tight budget but still like to enjoy your surroundings, then I’ve got tons of great ideas for you. You can decorate your home without spending a ton of money. There are many DIY options and also creative ways to add a touch of coziness or beauty to your home. Frugal […]
Over the years, I’ve shared many quick tips about how to do things around the house in frugal and simple ways. I thought it was finally time to put them all in one place, since some were posted as long as 10 years ago! Most of these hacks can be done with things you already […]
The summer heat is coming, which means I may cry when I look at my power bill. When it’s 110 degrees outside and my family wants it to be 74 inside, it’s not cheap. This leaves you with two options: listen to everyone complain or look for ways to save. Here are ways to save […]
Cold temperatures are not over in many parts of the world, so part three of our series on how to cut your utility bills is all about heating costs. If it’s already feeling like summer where you are, then just save this post to refer back to in the fall and winter! Tip: A few […]
This week we’re re-sharing some great ways to cut your utility bills, from water to cable to heating and cooling costs. Today we’re going to look at some of the line items in your budget that feel necessary, and perhaps are, but that you might be able to cut drastically: internet, phone, and cable. Check […]
You may have learned this about me by now, but I’m a math nerd. It’s my father’s fault, he could whip out a calculator and figure out compound interest on anything in less than a minute (with a 4-function calculator!!). Now years later, I love the hunt of finding the top earning bank account or […]
A lot of people are spending the spring and early summer at the ball field or waiting for games and practices to be over. And because many parents work, these practices and games are almost always in the evening right at dinner time! It can be convenient to grab some takeout on the way home, […]
