If you shop at the drug stores, you can get a ton of personal care items for FREE or very cheap every week. You can easily purchase more than what your family needs, so what do you do with the extra? You can donate it. In reality, many low income families do not have the […]
Being frugal and paying attention to your finances is obviously important, but sometimes it can be hard to look beyond the day-to-day. Planning and thinking ahead is crucial in order to ensure financial stability in the future. Planning for retirement and taking steps to put money aside for when you’re working is one component of […]
I know that we’re barely into September, but the holidays will be here before you know it. In fact, if you’ve been inside Hobby Lobby this summer, then it’s apparently been Christmas for several weeks already! Planning ahead can feel like a chore at the time, but your future self will thank you for the […]
Did you know September is National Preparedness Month? Of course, weather events that cause emergency situations happen all year, but this month, the government encourages folks to think about they are prepared for fires, hurricanes, floods, or whatever is most likely where you live. Here are my tips on how to prepare for an emergency, […]
Join in tonight for our weekly Q&A. We’ll get started right at 8:30 pm eastern. This week I’ll just be focusing on CVS and how to get all the best deals. From getting started and how things work to making scenario ideas, we are going to hit it all. You can watch right here on […]
Buying what’s in season and on sale is the best way to help maximize your dollars and stretch your budget. Buying produce in season is somewhat obvious, as long as you know what to look for, but it’s also good to know what other products are in season. You can get items at huge […]
Let’s face it: mornings can easily be the busiest part of your day, and non-filling breakfasts can leave you feeling empty and sluggish. Here’s a list of quick breakfast recipes that will make your mornings easier! Note: The majority of these will make heading out the door much easier if you do prep work beforehand. […]
If you’ve had chili mac and love it, you’ll love this recipe for Chuck Wagon mac! I’m honestly not quite sure of how this dish received its title, but I do know that it’s a quick meal to put together that is 1. unique, 2. full of veggies, and 3. really good! Tip: Use the […]
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 […]
