I was elated to find out that Martha Stewart was a fraud. I mean she isn’t perfect. I am far from perfection but I always pictured her having the right everything for every occasion. I have my moments of greatness and several that are pitiful. I did however decide once a week I [...]
How Have You Saved Money This Week?
October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Over the last few years, saving money has gone from being something I thought about on occasion to being second nature. I decided to track the ways I saved this week. Before heading to the grocery store, I checked the Food Lion deals and printed coupons for many items on my list. Savings $8.34 It [...]
The Art of Dating
February 18, 2011 By 2 Comments
Is the Art of dating gone? Do we live in a world where it is okay to text someone to ask them out? The answer is “yes” for some girls. I am still the kind of lady that requires a phone call. I have had a rule that many have failed to follow and that [...]
Easy Way to Earn Gift Cards
February 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A little known, but particularly easy, way to earn gift cards is to register your Visa debit and credit cards with Visa Extras Rewards. Most banks, including the small one where I bank, participate in the program. Every time you make a purchase, you are awarded points which can be redeemed for hundreds of items, [...]
Making Dollars Out of Change
December 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
With the New Year fast approaching, I find myself reflecting on changes our family has made over the last few years. Facing a substantial reduction in income, I fell back into my single motherhood habits of couponing and bargain hunting. Along the way, I discovered a new world of coupon blogs and now find myself [...]
Making Dollars Out of Change … It Never Hurts to Ask!
December 16, 2010 By 1 Comment
With the impending snow storm, it became imperative I make an impromptu trip to the mall last night to buy a new winter coat (with a hood) for my daughter. She knew the coat she wanted was at Sears so we headed out to the mall. We lucked out and found the perfect coat! Then [...]
Making Dollars Out of Change: Do You Volunteer?
December 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Do you regularly volunteer? If so, be sure to keep track of your mileage. If you itemize your deductions (most homeowners itemize), make a point to check with your tax preparer to determine if the miles driven in connection with your volunteer work are tax deductible. It’s not to soon to start thinking about potential [...]
Tips for Saving on Winter Heating
November 18, 2010 By 3 Comments
One thing that I am excited about this winter is that we should have much lower electric bills! We had the unfortunate experience of needing a new heat pump last spring. Although it was a hefty bill, our electric bill is significantly lower since it is way more efficient. As the colder weather of winter sets in, [...]
Planning Your Thanksgiving Menu & Shopping Trip
November 11, 2010 By 5 Comments
An easy way to cut down on Holiday stress is to start planning now. You will save yourself time and money by doing a little planning. Thanksgiving will be here before you know. Start thinking about your menu and start shopping for ingredients. Here are some tips: Check your pantry, refrigerator and freezer for items [...]
Tips for Saving Money on Birthday Gifts
November 4, 2010 By 4 Comments
I talk about shopping year round for gifts frequently. I do this for all occasions. It really helps our budget when I can find items on sale and space out the money out of pocket. Today Mrs. Not Made of Money is guest posting on budget saving tips for Birthday gifts. Birthdays are special occasions. [...]
