Have you ever heard the quote, “A small leak can sink a great ship”? Benjamin Franklin famously said this about paying attention to the little expenses that can wreck your budget. You’re probably a very financially responsible person, one example being you’re on Southern Savers trying to save money and live frugally! But there are […]
The beginning of the year is a great time to be thinking about and making plans for your finances. You may already have a budget (if not, see how to make a budget) and have figured out how to cut your utilities, so another way to improve your finances is to increase your credit score. […]
Happy New Year! If you haven’t already set goals for the new year, then today you might be thinking about what kind of habits you want to put into place. An area that most people want to address in the new year is finances, and the good news is that you don’t have to do […]
If you’re feeling that tinge of soreness in your throat, do something to soothe it: make some homemade bone broth. The difference in making regular broth and making bone broth is the cooking time. Broth or stock is cooked for a couple of hours (and is still super tasty in recipes), but bone broth is […]
This rice recipe is SO easy, but it makes rice that is crazy flavorful and savory. And it’s a perfect Thanksgiving side dish! It’s called Stick of Butter rice because, well, it uses a whole stick of butter (and a few other pantry ingredients). It would also be great with sliced onions or broccoli added! […]
Amazon just announced a fuel savings perk for Prime members! Get 10¢ off per gallon at BP, Amoco & ampm stations! Just head here to activate your new benefit. You will need to link your Amazon account to the earnify app and then you can start saving right away! If you’re not a Prime member yet, you […]
It’s been awhile since I last posted about the perks of a Walmart+ membership, so I thought I should revisit the topic and included the additional benefits Walmart has added since then. Note that a year of Walmart+ costs $98 if paid annually or you can pay $12.95 a month. For the best value you want […]
When you’re searching for DIY costumes, they usually call for all of the obscure craft supplies from Hobby Lobby. Here are some easy homemade costume ideas you can truly make using things you find around the house. Granted, some things will only be found in the house if your kids are like mine and always […]
I fully believe there should be NO budget room for banking fees. Whether it’s a monthly charge to have an account, or even the dreaded overdraft fee, these are all fees you can avoid. I know that you may view a tiny $2-$3 fee as not a big deal but they add up and at […]
