Even though in South Carolina, fall doesn’t begin until mid-October, fall is my favorite season. Growing up in Florida, I can’t handle winter too well, and summer gets a little unbearable… but fall is perfect. As a frugal girl, fall is also my favorite because of the huge clearance deals we see as stores prep for […]
When I was working on the 28 Secrets to Save at Amazon, I was reminded of the Prime Wardrobe service that is free for Prime members. I knew about it, but had never really looked into it. As I explored how it worked, I decided I wanted to try it so I could give you an […]
Even if you live in the South like I do, practicing hospitality—that is, having people in your home—isn’t something that necessarily something that comes naturally. When you think about practicing hospitality, you might be picturing what would be better called a dinner party, and the idea of doing that sounds stressful and complicated. But it […]
I’ve always been a reader, and I have always tried to raise my kids as readers, too. As they have gotten older, they read on their own, but I still love to try to find the space to read books aloud to them. Jim Trelease, author of The Read-Aloud Handbook (a great resource if you’re […]
Most of us have probably been using Amazon for years, and chances are you’ve discovered some hacks and tips to help you save money there. But when you really start digging, there are dozens of ways that you can save even more money on the popular online shopping site. From warehouse deals to customer service […]
In the busy world we live in, companies are competing for your attention, and that includes restaurants! Many restaurants offer loyalty or rewards programs in an attempt to get your attention, and birthday freebies are a big part of this. You may be surprised at how many restaurants will offer some kind of incentive Note: […]
Every other week we get a produce basket from our local produce co-op. This is the only way I buy produce, but it does have a few surprises that will get thrown in—like every 3rd or 4th co-op we will come home with 20+ jalapeno peppers!?! That’s about 20 more than my mouth can handle, […]
Though Olive Garden offers several different soups, I’d bet the Zuppa Toscana is the favorite. It’s warming, hearty, and very flavorful. This copycat Zuppa Toscana soup is filled with sausage, kale, and potatoes and tastes just like it came from the restaurant. PrintCopycat Zuppa Toscana Soup Ingredients1 lb ground sausage 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes […]
Do you buy convenience items to save time? To save money? Or just because you never learned to cook from scratch? The real question is, does it really make a difference in your budget? By couponing, you can can often find killer deals on pricy convenience items, but would you still be better off making […]
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