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 […]
Join me tomorrow, 1/13 at 8:30pm EST to talk about the basics of couponing. This is the perfect opportunity to get started if you’ve decided that 2014 is the year you’re going to save money. If you’ve never joined me for a Spreecast before, it’s a live Q&A session where I answer all of the questions you have. So, RSVP now to […]
Heads up! The price of stamps is rising on 1/26. The price for first-class stamps will go up to 49¢. Forever stamps currently cost 46¢, so this is a great chance to stock up now and save 3¢ per stamp. If you send a lot of mail, are planning a wedding or another event, be […]
One of the most asked questions at workshops and in email is “How do you save on diapers?” Oh, how I wish I knew the answer to that when I had twins… two more kids later though I am an expert at that one. The #1 way to save on diapers is at the drugstores. […]
This week for Frugal Date Friday we are going to involve the whole family! We are going to have a good ole fashion family game night. Find some family friendly games and get ready to play! You can make some fun desserts or even invite over another family to join in on the fun. If […]
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 […]
We’ll be talking next Monday on 1/13 at 8:30pm EST about the basics of couponing. A lot of folks are turning over a new leaf for saving money, so we’re going to chat about getting started with couponing. If you’ve never joined me for a Spreecast before, it’s a live Q&A session where I answer […]
Ok, it’s time to start exercising. I know you’ve been meaning to begin, but there are so many obstacles. Maybe you’ve looked into a gym membership in the past, but the costs were too high or you just couldn’t afford the time it takes to drive to the facility, work out, and drive home. Or […]
