As Christmas is fast approaching, I hope you don’t have a Scrooge attitude about gift giving! Everywhere you turn, there seems to be a sale going on. I normally don’t go shopping on Black Friday but this year, I did… to one store… and it wasn’t crowded at all. I found a local toy store that […]
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10 Smart Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half
The cost of living continues to rise as the number of jobs decline. Many of us are facing a new reality – we have to live on less in order to survive. Food is one area where the cost can get out of hand and get us into trouble. It’s not a recurring bill that […]
How Being Frugal Makes You More Happy
I came across this phrase while I was reading another blog, The Frugalwoods. Frugality breeds gratitude. And I paused and thought about how that is so true! In my 20’s, my husband (my then boyfriend) and I were more carefree with money. We weren’t struggling with money and didn’t have financial goals. So we went […]
10 Smart Tips on How to Make Your Money Work for You
In this economic climate, you need every dollar to work for you as hard as it can. Whether you’re having a hard time finding a job, are struggling to make ends meet, or need to pay down debt, it’s time to get a plan into action. Here are 10 tips to help you make your […]
5 Quick Ways to Get Free Amazon Gift Cards
It’s no secret that I love Amazon.com. You can get almost anything including diapers, electronics, beauty products, gourmet food, and of course, books, shipped to your door within 2 days via Amazon Prime. Lucky for me, I get huge discounts on my purchases using Amazon gift cards and points. It’s a lot like couponing. If […]