10 Ways to Slightly Increase Your Income Everywhere you turn nowadays, you can be guaranteed to hear a laundry list worth of complaints about the economy and rising gas prices. It’s not just the pessimistic grumbling this time, times are really and truly legitimately tough. Even the most optimistic people I know are at least…

Did you know that herb plants can be found at your local garden center or farmer’s market for just a few dollars a plant? Plus, herb plants are perennials, so you never need to worry about replanting them the next season as they will come back in full force on their very own. Now that…

I’ve been using coupons for a while now. There are several places to find coupons: the newspaper, magazines, mailings, and more.  A few years ago, printable coupons appeared on the world wide web and they became popular very quickly. You no longer have to wait for the Sunday newspaper to find coupons that you are interested…

Whether you are a single mom, a mom who stays home, or a working mom, if you are looking for ways to make ends meet, pay down debt, or save for retirement or college, there are some simple things you can do from home to make extra money. While these jobs aren’t likely to be the…

Do you feel that little tinge of guilt whenever you toss something into the trash? Feeling like you might be wasting something of value is a terrible feeling, but you might be unsure of what is trash and what is treasure. If you have wondered what items in your trash might actually have some value,…

How often do you go grocery shopping? If you are like me, you probably go to the grocery store about once a week or once every two weeks. If you are one that likes to stockpile, you may not find yourself at the grocery store as often because you have a lot to choose from…

Coupons can be a great money saving tool when used correctly. Other times, coupons can actually make you spend more money if you aren’t careful! Several years ago, I followed the “Extreme Couponing” trend. It was fun while it lasted, but it didn’t last too long. You can read my article The Dangers of Extreme…

Creating Extra Income Through Consignment The New Year is here and post-holiday bargain hunting is in high gear: it’s an expensive time of year. But it can also be a time to bring in some extra income if you’re clever. Many consignment stores have seen great success the past few holiday seasons due to their…

A few years ago, my husband and I developed a bad habit of eating out at restaurants often. You can read more about that here in How We Found an Extra $1,000 in Our Monthly Budget. We were being foolish with our money, and I was ready to change. The first step towards changing was…