• 6 Ways to Save on Cat Expenses

    Are you looking for ways to save on cat expenses? While cats may not seem like terribly expensive pets to have, the costs can add up quickly if you aren’t careful. In addition to following the typical money-saving advice such as shopping around and using coupons, here are six more ways to save on cats…

  • How to Save on Perfume and Cologne

      It seems as though true bargain hunters are always thinking ahead, which is no wonder stores are already trying to appeal to our Valentine’s Day needs! Chocolates, candles, flowers, it seems store fronts are chock full of these novelties, hoping to catch the early birds looking to score a deal. This year shop smart. There…

  • Five Ways Decluttering Can Actually Save You Money

      Shopping sales, using coupons and getting items for free are all fantastic ways to save your family money. Unfortunately, however, these money-saving techniques can come with a certain risk that no one talks about very much: clutter. When we get things for cheap or free, we tend to stock up, hoarding more than we…

  • Ways to Save Money on Flowers

      Valentine’s Day is coming, and you can’t go wrong with giving your sweetheart flowers! Fresh flowers are fragrant, beautiful, and make the recipient feel so very loved. And while fresh flowers can get pricey, very pricey, you don’t need to go broke buying your sweetie a nice bouquet. To make sure you get the…

  • Five Ways to Save Big When Dining Out

    How much does the average restaurant meal cost a family of four? Somewhere around 50 or 60 dollars? Maybe a little more if you get appetizers and a few margaritas for mom? Sure, a break from cooking and doing dishes is totally worth it, but if you dine out often (at least once a week),…

  • Save Money: Give Yourself a Pedicure at Home

    Do you get regular pedicures at your local salon? I’m guilty of getting pedicures in the past and paying at least $30 (after tip) each time. When I stopped to think about how much money I was spending on something that I could do myself and for free at home, I quickly decided to cut…

  • How an Allowance Can Help Teach Kids About Money (and 6 tips to help)

    Some people give their kids an allowance and some don’t. If you’re among the roughly 50 percent of parents to offer a weekly dollar or two – or if you’re considering joining the group – today’s entry is for you. It’s packed with lessons to help you get the most educational bang for your child’s…

  • How to Make Your Own Household Cleaners

    How to Make Your Own Household Cleaners Interested in making your own household cleaners? Check out these great recipes from reader, Nicole! Laundry Soap Powder 1 bar of soap (Ivory is the cheapest. I have tried all brands and found no difference.) 1 c. Borax 1 c. Baking Soda *Grate the soap. I use a cheese…

  • 10 Driving Tips to Save Money and the Environment

    10 Driving Tips to Save Money and the Environment Fuel costs have been rising steadily for a few years and probably won’t be going down any time soon.  At the same time, CO2 emissions have more than doubled in the last twenty years.  We have tried to avoid the issue for years, but we are…

  • 12 Ways to Save on Vet Bills

    Pet owners can spend hundreds of dollars a year in vet costs. Depending upon the age and health of your pet, some of you might pay much more than that. But even though that expert assistance is well worth it, it is possible to save a few bucks (or a lot of bucks!) when it…