In my last article, we had some good laughs over my new obsession with coupons, but now it’s time to get down to business. In just 3 months, I have cut my grocery budget in half, and I know you can too! Stay open-minded – you might have to try a different brand or alter […]
An (Un)Helpful Guide to Coupons
It is 1:43 a.m. I am seated on the floor of my office, laptop on a stool, and I have surrounded myself with printable coupons, newspaper coupons, I am scouring my email, Gmail, RSS feeds and bookmarked sites for coupons and advertised deals. Ooohh, and non-advertised deals. Oh man … my eyes are blurry, my […]
The Benefits of Local Businesses
One of the fabulous things about living in a small-town in Oklahoma is that many of the businesses are small and locally owned. Like the hardware store that doubles as a pet shop because, “my wife loves pets and there were no other stores around for her to get her favorite fish.” Or the amazing […]
Brad’s Deals: One Stop Bargain Hunting
My first impression of a site like BradsDeals.com is that it’s scammy, inaccurate and/or too good to be true. That might be the cynic in me, since after all, haven’t we all come across erroneous coupons and discount codes in Google searches as we scour the web for deals? Right away, though, I noticed one prominent […]
How to Transition from Working Woman to Stay-at-Home Mom
Both times I went on maternity leave, I was excited. I always planned on being a stay-at-home mom when I had kids and felt like I was finally realizing my goal… until I was actually at home, with first one and then two babies to care for. I found myself wishing they would nap so […]
Five More Ways to Get Coupons for Free
Coupons can be found for free in a number of ways and places. Find what methods work for you and those with which you feel the most comfortable. There’s nothing wrong with starting small and working your way up to more avid couponing! Here are five more ways you can get coupons for free. Check Peelies on […]
Pillow Case Skirts: Simple, Frugal and Fast
Most of the time, my sewing time is devoted to my kids. Diapers, woolies, aprons, dresses, and the list goes on. I know why- it’s predictable and safe. I know exactly what sizes will fit them and how much fabric I need to make it happen. And, in my limited skills, I can make some […]
Five Ways to Get Coupons for Free
Forget buying twenty Sunday papers! There are plenty of ways to get coupons for free, and all it involves is a little of your time and creativity. Get Coupons from the Sunday Paper I know I just said you don’t need to buy twenty copies for yourself, and that’s true, although there are deals to […]
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 […]
Money Saving Tip Using Separate Savings Accounts
Saving money can be such a complicated process. As a financial counselor (and person that has totally been there!), I see people everyday that try to put $200 in savings every month, but then pull from it throughout the month and eventually land in my office for an emergency loan. Saving money is more than […]
Financially Prepare for a Puppy with a Pet Plan
Buying a dog is a big financial decision. Not only do you have to come up with upfront costs, but you need to factor in a monthly budget for food, hygiene, and periodical pet expenses. Create a financial pet plan before getting a new puppy and consider getting pet insurance to protect yourself from unexpected […]
How to Invest for Your Child’s University Education
When I was about a year old, my parents invested some money in an education savings fund for me. It was a small sum, and they never added any more to it. When I started university, the fund returned to me the original amount that my parents had invested and then, every year for the […]
