I don't know about you, but after all the Christmas spending, and six family birthdays throughout the month, I always feel the need to tighten my family's "spending belt." It's a good time too, to re-evaluate the budget for the year, what was working, and what wasn't, and how we can improve for the new year. My husband and I are both first-borns and definitely planners. We like to be prepared … [Read more...] about How to Save Lots of Money on Groceries
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Kitchen Herb Garden in Mason Jars
Wouldn't you love to have the wonderful flavor and gorgeous color of fresh herbs when you're making a scrumptious cheesy or vegetable filled omelet for breakfast? Or how about some amazing tangy cilantro to go in your fresh salsa, or to top your nachos? Of course I love that too, but have you had problems, like me, keeping your "fresh-cut" herbs from the produce section of the grocery, just … [Read more...] about Kitchen Herb Garden in Mason Jars
Tips for Clothing Shopping on Amazon
Clothing shopping is a new type of post for me, since I usually talk about meal planning, yummy recipes, or organization of some kind, but one of the few things I like about Winter is the opportunity to shop online and avoid the cold and crowds, especially around Christmas! Since I've had Amazon Prime for several years, which for a yearly fee of less than $100 gives me free two day shipping on … [Read more...] about Tips for Clothing Shopping on Amazon
40 Extremely Low Cost Meal Ideas
When my husband and I were first married 26 years ago, we were both still in college, and my husband was working as a delivery driver. I was taking a full load of classes, preparing for student teaching, so I didn't have a job at the time, and needless to say, we lived on a tight budget. Thankfully we had come in to the marriage with savings, but we wanted to save it for the time we would … [Read more...] about 40 Extremely Low Cost Meal Ideas
Using Coupons to Save Money on Groceries
Don't we all want to save money on groceries!? I know I sure do. It seems the total every week is constantly creeping higher, and I'd like to spend some of that cash on other more lasting things. It also seems that if I run into the grocery for a couple of things, say bread and milk, I come out $50 to $70 poorer, from seeing other things I "need." So to help us all, I've compiled some excellent … [Read more...] about Using Coupons to Save Money on Groceries
Post Holiday Sales
"After holiday" sales are a great time to stock up for next year without having to spend a fortune. I'm not always able to shop the "after" sales, but this year (technically last year) after Christmas, I was fortunate to be able to grab a few bargains that I will enjoy next Christmas, and I was so excited, I just had to show them off. This pretty little tree was around $4 on clearance, and will … [Read more...] about Post Holiday Sales
Inexpensive Gift Ideas
This time of year, many of us are struggling to come up with some meaningful or fun gift ideas for our loved ones and friends. In order to possibly be of some assistance, I've put together a list of some inexpensive and many handmade gifts, in hopes that if you are on a tight budget this year for Christmas, as lots are, I might be able help with some ideas. Just click on the link below the … [Read more...] about Inexpensive Gift Ideas
Recent Thrifty Finds
My sister and I like to visit a thrift store in our area during the time they get rid of their old inventory to make room for new inventory and everything is 75% off its ticketed price. We are always able to find some pleasing deals. Here are a few things from our latest trip: This wine rack was $5, and I am going to use it to hold rolled towels in the bathroom like I've seen people do on … [Read more...] about Recent Thrifty Finds