• Five Ways to Transition Your Wardrobe from Summer to Fall

    Fall is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about switching out your summer wardrobe for your fall one. Just because the weather is turning cooler doesn’t mean that you need to put all of your summer clothes away and go buy all new ones for fall, however. Not only would this…

  • Cut These From Your Shopping Bill to Save Money

    1. Paper Towels: Paper towels are EXPENSIVE and they end up in the trash anyways, right? You might as well throw your money in the trash. Unless you are getting paper towels fairly cheap after sales and coupons, you can live without buying paper towels. Instead, buy a few packs of “bar mops.” You can get these from Wal-mart or…

  • More than Just Books: 8 Library Freebies to Take Advantage of Now!

    When you think of a library, what comes to mind? Books? Is that it? I use to be the same way. I use to think libraries were just for books. After all, that is the first thing that catches your eye when you walk into one, rows and rows of books. And while the site…

  • Ways to Save Money When You Travel By Car

    Summer is almost here, and this is the time most families go on their planned family vacations. Are you going to be traveling during the hot summer months to a fun location–maybe to the beach or to a theme park? Maybe you are going to be traveling across the country to visit a family member…

  • Healthcare Costs Got You Down? Help is On the Way!

    If you’re like me, you’re not only the mom of the house, you’re also the accountant. And if you’re the accountant, you’re well aware of the high cost of health care and health insurance. It’s an unavoidable part of life, but just because it’s expensive, that doesn’t mean you can’t save money on it. Below…

  • 5 Easy Ways to Significantly Reduce Your Monthly Budget

    When most people think about reducing their spending, they generally think about their variable expenses such as their groceries, clothing or Starbucks addiction instead of their regular monthly bills such as their mortgage, electric bill or student loans. While your grocery and clothing costs are often the easiest to reduce quickly, if you really need…

  • Top 5 Ways to Save Dollars on Your Grocery Purchase

    Dip in the economy has made many to reconsider their grocery budgets to save some bucks. What you must understand is that cutting on your food bill doesn’t suggest that you have to compromise on the nutritional needs for your family. Be the smart consumer and follow the given tips to know how you can…

  • Banish Stress on a Budget: 10 Fast and Frugal Stress Relieving Tips

    Are you experiencing stress? Even if you try hard to avoid it, stress can creep up on you! There are some scary facts about stress. Did you know that heart disease and high blood pressure are becoming commonly diagnosed in women only in their thirties? Women from all ages and walks of life are finding…

  • Five Things You Can Trim From Your Budget Right Now

    Whether you are finally realizing how much financial trouble you are in or you are suffering because of an unforeseen circumstance such as a job loss or injury, there are times in your life when you may need to cut back on expenses right away. While measures like refinancing your mortgage and couponing can save…

  • Buying a Car: The Pros and Cons of New vs. Used (and the Best Time to Buy It!)

    This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. Your house will always be the biggest purchase you’ll make, but your car is probably second on that list. And while you put a lot of thought into your home, you should also put some careful thought into what sort of vehicle you’ll be parking in…