Summer is here! Will you be traveling anywhere special? Taking the family on a vacation? Or do you just drive a lot to and from work daily? If so, you will definitely want to start looking into ways to save on gas (especially with gas prices on the rise these days). Thankfully, your search will…

Wait! Before you pay full price for kids books, read this list of 10 Places to Find Cheap Books for Kids! Are you looking for the cheapest place to buy children’s books? Brand new kids books can be expensive. If you walk into any book store and pick a kids book from the shelf to…

If you are wanting to garden this year but don’t think you can afford the start up costs, think again! Planting your own backyard garden or even just adding to the landscape of your home does not need to be stressful or pricey. In fact, if you follow just a few simple tips and tricks,…

Do you have a low income but want to save money? Learn how to budget when you have low income with these tips below. Many families live on a low or fixed income rate. This can make it exceptionally difficult to save money or spend wisely! It seems every time your funds arrive, it’s time…

Are you tired of high heat bills? Are you wanting to save money on heating your home? Learn ways to save on home heating this winter! While there’s nothing better than snuggling up in a warm house as the snow falls outside, keeping your home a warm and cozy temperature can become costly quickly. Don’t…

The holidays are filled with tips for how to save money on gifts, decorations, Christmas trees, and meals, but as we get closer to the big day, the most important thing to save on might just be your sanity. After all, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, what with all the decorations, gifts, Christmas trees and…

In the past, I admit that I have gone way overboard on purchasing holiday gifts for my kids. I entered every holiday season without a solid spending plan in place. This typically resulted in me buying too many gifts that weren’t really necessary. This holiday season, I made a few changes. My husband and I…

By a show of hands, who actually likes sending Christmas cards? Okay, so a few of you might have your hand raised (I admire your enthusiasm), but if you’re like me, you still have to buy them and then scramble to get them in the mail a week before Christmas. If that’s you (or something…

Wanna know the double whammy about preparing Thanksgiving dinner? In addition to requiring half a day of preparation (or more if you count the planning phase) only to be devoured in about 20 minutes, it’s also kind of expensive. Actually, let me rephrase that – it’s very expensive. With the cost of the average Thanksgiving…

According to Forbes, the average American spends an average of $75.03 on Halloween candy, costumes and decorations each year. While this figure pales in comparison to Christmas spending, it’s still a pretty substantial chunk of change, especially if you are pinching pennies. Thankfully, there are plenty of inexpensive Halloween decorations that pack a ton of…