One trip to the thrift store plus one evening at the sewing machine equals one adorable diaper cover!
Gifts for Grown-Ups on a Budget – Trends and Tips!
It’s easy (and fun!) to focus on kid’s toys and present ideas, but today I appeared on KXII to share some of my favorite tips for buying gifts for grown-ups when you are on a budget.
Secrets for a Great Hotel Stay
I’m sharing some of my insider tips. I hope that people will start traveling again and make the most of every family vacation, girls’ weekend, and other opportunities to hit the road (or sky or rail).
Healthy Cookie Dough Bars
Healthy snacks can be a mom’s best friend, and these high-protein cookie dough bars will help energize your kids through their busy days. Adapted from this recipe for peanut butter cookie dough bites, these bars are nothing more than dates, nuts, and a little chocolate. They’re perfectly healthy, but they taste like dessert. When my […]
Keep it Simple with Faux Shepherd’s Pie
True Shepherd’s Pie is simple stuff. This faux Shepherd’s Pie, the way mom used to make it, is even simpler. Better still: it’s inexpensive and delicious. I didn’t learn what Shepherd’s Pie was until I was 19 or 20 years old. I was disappointed. You see, when I was a kid, one of my […]
Office Depot Loyalty Program for Back-to-School Savings Year Round #ODRewards
Whether you’re homeschooling or prepping a child to head off to school outside the home, school can be a pricey proposition. And it’s not just in August or September – the supplies inevitably have to be restocked throughout the year. That’s why I love the Office Depot Loyalty Program. My mom used the Loyalty Program […]
Save Money on Food During a Family Road Trip
Picking up snacks and drinks at typical gas stops during your family road trip is what those convenient marts are counting on. However, you can still stay on budget and enjoy your trip with just a bit of extra planning. Here are my best tips for overcoming budget pitfalls in the area of food costs. […]
Backup Resources For Protecting Your Family’s Finances
In today’s economy, it can be very difficult to make ends meet financially. If you feel like you could fall off a cliff with your family’s finances at any point, there are some steps that you can take to improve your situation. Here are a few backup resources to consider when you want to avoid […]
10 Simple Fixes to Save on Heating
With energy prices increasing and finances still tight, finding ways to save on heating have been at the top of my list lately. While I have to turn the heating on every now and then, mainly to make sure my daughter’s room doesn’t get too cold, I don’t want it on all the time. Here […]
New Cabinets or Cabinet Refacing? Let’s Run the Numbers
Choosing new kitchen cabinets for your home is the priciest part of the typical kitchen remodel. If you’re on a tight budget, it can be tough to figure out where to cut corners. You don’t want to go with appliances that simply don’t suit your needs or flooring that will be worn and old-looking within […]
Tips for Saving Money on Groceries Using Coupons
One way to cut your grocery budget is to use coupons. By my own estimation, I save hundreds of dollars a year by shopping with coupons. Here are some tips on saving money by wisely using coupons to your advantage. Use Coupons Only for Food You Will Eat Plenty of coupons out there are for […]
How to Save Money When Buying Baby Products
Babies are a bundle of joy. However, it can also cost quite a bundle to raise one as well. When you consider the cost of clothes, food, toys, cribs and baby gear, diapers and miscellaneous items, the numbers quickly add up. Fortunately, there are several smart ways of saving money with a new baby and […]
