One of the best ways to make the most of your budget is to follow trends at the grocery store as well as at other stores in terms of what’s on sale. February is not the time of year to fill your deep freezer with ice cream or to stock the pantry with baking supplies. […]
These days all I want to do is watch light and happy romance movies. One of the most frustrating things is ordering a movie to stream on Amazon, paying real money for it, and then seeing it on Netflix the next day. I went through and found some favorite romance movies and where to stream them. As […]
This recipe for Olive Garden alfredo sauce is really going to help you out when you’re wanting Olive Garden, but can’t get there (or don’t want to pay almost $20 for a bowl of pasta). It’s rich, creamy, flavorful and is great on pasta, veggies, meats, etc. Plus, it’s super simple and will beat jarred […]
We’ve got a little less than two weeks until Valentine’s Day, so it’s time for the kids to work on some DIY Valentines! These would be great to send with your kiddos to school for their friends. Most of these are candy and perishable food free and are perfect if you need to send them to school […]
How about a trip with your Valentine or your bestie via sleeper car? Right now you can get a FREE Amtrak bunk when you book the first bunk in a roomette! Take the chance to go someplace new, and see the country fly by en route! Roomettes come with the following: Newly upgraded bedding, pillows, towels […]
Last year I did a series of monthly posts with questions to ask yourself about your budget at the end of each month. I’m going to keep linking to those in these monthly posts, but this year I’m going to instead focus on what I’m calling “Low Buy 2025.” You might have heard of “no-buy” […]
Prescriptions can be incredibly expensive, and for many they are no longer covered by our insurance plans. There are a number of tricks and tips you can use to cut costs and save on prescriptions for everyone in the house (even your pets!). Even if you have insurance that “covers” prescriptions, you are possibly not getting […]
We’re all looking for ways to save when we go to the store. I’ve shared recently how to save on produce, meat, and other necessary items. What about paper goods like paper towels, toilet paper, and napkins? While you won’t be able to get them for free, there are several ways you can save on […]
