Over the years I’ve posted tons of tips about planning for summer vacation, so this year instead of reinventing the wheel I’m going to summarize my best tips as well as share reader tips that were shared on a recent Facebook post. Some old posts you might want to check out are: 4 Frugal Planning […]
We’re all looking for ways to cut our budget, but there comes a point when you start to wonder just how much you can cut! One way to reduce your monthly costs and save money over the course of the year is to find a way to save money on utilities. This doesn’t mean turning […]
It’s the beginning of a new year, which is when many people make goals regarding their finances (for more, see how to set yearly goals). Maybe you’ve already got a solid budget and have plans to set aside money for vacation and Christmas. You’re ready for the next step in growing your finances. Why not […]
It’s a new year, which means you might be looking to tweak your budget and find some extra ways to save money. There may be big ways you can adjust your budget, but if you can find several small ways, sometimes that can be just as meaningful. There are at least 8 bills you can […]
Imagine never needing to run out and buy a last minute gift again—that’s the joy of having a gift closet. It also relieves any anxiety about whether or not you can afford to give a gift for an occasion, because you get the added bonus of knowing you got amazing deals on all the presents […]
My biggest tip to save on produce might seem a bit obvious… but it’s to shop at Farmers Markets! Folks don’t realize it but grocery stores mark produce up over 3 times the price they paid for it! They have to account for lost produce that spoils before it’s purchased or is too damaged to sell, […]
Over the last few weeks, my friend Chelsey has been sharing her reviews of the top baby registry welcome boxes and bags. She was able to get boxes or bags from Amazon, Target, Walmart, Babylist, and Buy Buy Baby, which added up to a lot of items. Today she’s summarizing her experience and showing you […]
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 […]
