This post comes at a perfect time! I am meeting with our insurance agent today to go over our policy. I recommend that you meet with your agent every once in a while to make sure that everything is covered. I know some things have changed around our household and I need to make sure [...]
Packaging Meat for the Freezer
October 21, 2010 By 7 Comments
We are a meat eating family. Both my husband and I grew up on a meat and potatoes diet. I try not to cook with red meat more than once or twice a week; although we do really enjoy it! To save the most money on meat I buy when the prices are low and [...]
Saving Money on Winter Clothing for Children
October 14, 2010 By 7 Comments
Cooler temperatures are on the horizon. That means that it is a time for a change of wardrobe. I am lucky to get a ton of used clothes from friends and family. Plus, I like to participate in clothing swaps every now and then to renew our wardrobe. Today, we have a guest post from Mrs. Not [...]
Gearing Up for the Holidays: Hot Toys
October 7, 2010 By 4 Comments
I am a year round shopper when it comes to Christmas gifts. I am happy to report that I have several people on my list already done! Last year I made a vital mistake when it came to shopping for my nephews. They are older than my boys and into pre-teen type toys. They really [...]
Different Ways to Grow Your Own Food
September 30, 2010 By 3 Comments
I know that we are heading into the cooler seasons and gardening is probably the furthest from your mind. However, I want to encourage you all to think about starting a garden of some sort this next spring. I absolutely LOVE my garden! My son, who was three at the time, melted my heart this [...]
Save Good Water From Going Down the Drain
September 23, 2010 By 3 Comments
If you are local to us, you know that there is a huge water problem. For one thing, we are in the middle of a drought. It rained for a short time today and I wanted to get out of my car and dance in the rain. Unfortunately it was not enough rain to even [...]
Halloween Costumes on a Budget
September 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It is mid September and October will be here before we know it! I love fall- the cooler nights and changing colors are delightful! This also means that it is time to start thinking about Halloween costumes. I try not to spend very much money on my kids costumes. I can get away with it pretty easily [...]
Requesting a Lower Monthly Payment on Bills
September 2, 2010 By 3 Comments
We all have bills that stay the same month after month. I was paying little attention to the satellite television bill since it was the same fee month after month. We currently have DIRECTV as our satellite provider. Last week I received an offer in the mail from Dish Network. They were offering a low monthly fee for their [...]
Earning Cash Back on Online Purchases
August 26, 2010 By 8 Comments
Did you know that you can earn cash back when you shop online? There are several programs available but I tend to use Ebates and Shop at Home the most. Basically, if you initiate your shopping trip from either Ebates or Shop at Home you will earn a percentage of the sale back in cash. Ebates Ebates is currently [...]
Saving With Deal of the Day Sites
August 19, 2010 By 5 Comments
Daily Deal sites are HOT right now! It seems like everyday I learn about a new site offering low prices on products and gift certificates. The great part about most of these deal of the day sites is that you can earn credit for referring people! Making referrals is a great way to spread the [...]
