Anyone can save huge amounts of money buying things they need or want at yard sales. But what if you need to make some extra money? Did you just finish spring cleaning and have piles of unwanted (but still usable) items? Or maybe you are moving, downsizing, or just trying to simplify your life. All […]
Right now you can head to Groupon to score a nice discount on Single-Day Passes at Great Wolf Lodge! Get 1, 2 or 4 person passes with pizza included! The nearest location to my family, Great Wolf Lodge Concord, is offering day passes for just $60 each (reg. $84)! The 2-Person and 4-Person Packages include all day […]
Sometimes there aren’t easy ways to reduce spending. We all have to buy the necessities. But with some simple tweaks, you can change up some things and reduce spending. If you get your whole family on board, you can look at things like meal plans, snacks, and family activities and save a good bit of […]
In the first summer of the pandemic, I came up with a list of 75 things to do outside to help with times when it wasn’t possible to go many places. I realized that I never made an accompanying post of 75 things to do inside! Those of us in the Southeast struggle to be […]
Make plans to join me next Monday night for our weekly Q&A. This week we’ll discuss how to get more money each month into your savings account plus the best options for higher interest earnings! There are many banks now offering over 4% interest, so join in to learn about online accounts, money markets, cds […]
Warmer weather is already here in some parts of the United States, and it’s possible that some of the items you used to enjoy your yard and patio area need to be refreshed. Or maybe you’re hoping to host more people and want to make sure your outdoor space is hospitable and that you have […]
Several years ago I tried doing grocery store pickup at some of my local stores. It didn’t go well. I felt like they always messed up my order. The store was always great at giving me refunds and future discounts when they made a mistake, but it kind of soured me on the whole idea. […]
Choosing cheaper cuts of meat is one of the most basic ways to save money on groceries. A long time ago I began to buy boneless, skinless chicken thighs more than chicken breasts, mostly because the flavor is better, but thighs are also cheaper than breasts! If you buy chicken thighs that are bone-in and […]
I love late spring and early summer because I can send the kids outside to wear off energy (and keep the house a tad bit cleaner). Honestly we all need to spend more time outside, fresh air and sunshine are the top two things needed for sanity! No parent should feel the need to entertain […]
