Are you trying to get ready for the beach, or maybe just comfortable in shorts? This is the time of year when most of us regret a few of our late night snacks and make a crazy plan to lose weight before a big trip. Most of you know that over the last year I’ve been […]
Join me Monday, 6/3 at 8:30 pm eastern when we’ll be talking all about budgets. I know it’s dreaded B word in every house… But you can’t expect to get your money under control if you don’t know where it’s going. It’s the middle of the year, so let’s look at how things are going in your […]
I hope you all got a chance to enter the big giveaways that we had last week! Here are the lucky folks who won each of the prizes. I’ve sent emails to each winner so if you see your name here, please make sure to respond to my email so you can get your prize! $100 […]
Want more coupons? We all do! There are a lot of coupons out there, so let’s talk about how to find more. Whether they are printable, from newspapers and magazines or digital… they all save us money! Talking lots of coupons also means that we need to discuss how to keep them organized in […]
Whether your best friend is having her first baby or your sister is about to get married, the prospect of throwing a shower for someone you love can be exciting but overwhelming. You want to create a fun event that will supply her with what she needs for her new transition, but you also don’t […]
Easter is my favorite time of the whole year. While I know not everyone celebrates it, for me it is a joy to wish you all a wonderful Easter every year. Today brings joy, hope, peace, forgiveness and thankfulness. I hope that you spend the day cherishing all the blessings in your life, both big […]
If you have kids, you’ve been there. It’s 4 p.m. and you’re starting to think about what you’re going to make for dinner, and then you hear the call from the other room… “Mom, can I have a snack?” Most parents feel the tension of wanting to feed hungry kids but also wanting to […]
It’s wedding season, so today I want to share a frugal wedding story from reader Chelsey that includes some great budget wedding tips. We got engaged in November 2008 and got married in April 2009. I can honestly say that of all the things I’ve done since then, planning a wedding has to be one […]
For the first time ever we are going to devote Monday Night’s Q&A to Walgreens. Of course you are welcome to bring all the off topic (including CVS) questions you want, but I’ll come prepped to help you learn the in’s and out’s of saving at Walgreens. It’s a quirky store with a few rules, […]
