Barn lights have become really popular and the prices are pretty hit or miss. I’ve had my eye on the Ikea barn light for months, so I was blown away when I saw the Restoration Hardware version for almost $250 more. Frugal: Ikea RANARP Pendant Lamp ($40 in-store) Expensive: Restoration Hardware Vintage Barn Pendant ($300 […]
I’m taking a week off from our online Q&A’s to spend some time with my family, but we’ll get back into the swing of things on March 9th. We’re going to be talking about understanding Catalinas and in-store promotions on 3/9 at 8:30 pm eastern. Since this hangout is still a couple weeks away, go […]
I think one of the most fun ways to get your kids involved with dinner is to have a make your own pizza night! It’s cheaper than delivery or going out for pizza. Give each person a section of dough and you’ll each have a super customized pizza! Plus, if you head to Publix this […]
Glasses are one of those things we all have to spend money on and it can be hard to save money on. The good news is easier and easier to save money on your eye care. Here are some tips to help you save money on your next trip to the eye doctor (and filling […]
If you aren’t busy tomorrow night, pull out your computer and talk sale cycles with me! One of the biggest ways to saving money on your grocery trips is to know the sale cycles. Every six weeks the products you’re buying go on sale, so stock up every time they go on sale so you’ll […]
We have a great week covering the basics of savings on weddings! To finish off the week, I’m going to share the real wedding of a Southern Savers reader, Ellen. This is her story: We got married Oct 2014 for about $4,000 total. This included venue, flowers, reception, clothing for bride/groom/wedding party/two dads, all of […]
One of the biggest ways to saving money on your grocery trips is to know the sale cycles. Every six weeks the products you’re buying go on sale, so stock up every time they go on sale so you’ll have enough for that six week period. Even if you’re in a time crunch but you […]
A great way to save money on entertainment around town is with Enjoy the City books. You can find coupons for restaurants, grocery stores, local stores and more. Right now there are 3 different deals going on and you can use the code SAVERS to get books for as low as $2 (depending on […]
While it’s fun to try more advanced recipes in the kitchen sometimes, I love a good simple meal. You know, the ones that can be whipped up in about 15 minutes on a busy weeknight? This sausage pasta is that. The cooked sausage makes for a super flavorful sauce and the peas give it a […]
