Category: Saving Tips & Tricks

Fireplaces create a cozy and relaxing ambiance but they also can provide heat for your home. These days, we want everything to be energy efficient. By saving energy you can save money and who doesn't...

If you're not familiar with Sodastream's products, they are basically machines that turn regular water into carbonated beverages. They look like little towers and come in different colors to match...

When the mercury dips below 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.6 degrees Celsius), you may find yourself reaching for a space heater like it was an old friend. Space heaters have been used in homes since the...

It’s easy to be seduced by stories like this one: A man wakes up in his 30-year old car after an epic party weekend bender. He discovers he has $741. That might seem bad but the truth is even...

Well, my friends, the new year has come and made it's mark !  What are your goals for the new year?  Have you started making changes yet? If you have plans to change your life, whether that means...

So you've stocked up on all that free shaving cream, taken advantage of some great deals, but now you're stuck with tons of it. Now what? Have no fear, we have some great ways to put all that free...

Fancy on a Budget sound too good to be true?  The misconception about budgets is alarming.  Many view budgets as limits on ways that they can spend their money....but, please, humor me and try...

One of the biggest concerns that you hear when someone talks about getting fit is that it is just too expensive.  Gyms cost a lot of money and equipment for your home can be even worse. ...

Teaching kids about contributing to the community is a huge responsibility for us parents, and it can be tough to know where to start! There are many ways to teach your kids about contributing to...

All the little things in life add up to thousands of dollars at the end of the year. You may not think about it at the very moment you purchase something, but when you start looking back at your...

So, be honest.  How many bottles of nail polish have you collected since you began couponing?  Probably more than you need, am I right?  I know many couponers can end up with hundreds and hundreds...

  Did you just use the 'F' Word ? I mean really, I sometimes feel like when I use it people are cringing.  They're like really, are you re-gifting that ugly vase Aunt Agatha gave you 10...

If you’re trying to save money, you might not be sure where to begin. Have you thought about trying out a “no spend” week to jumpstart your savings? Here are some reasons to consider it and...

Are you wondering about ways to contribute to those around you but don't have the money? The gift of giving is something magical that can be done all year-round. While many people focus on...

If you carry around credit card balances, you could be affecting your credit rating. It’s also often stressful to know that you owe money that you need to pay off. For many people, they’ve...

The True Cost of Divorce Let me preface this post by saying, it makes my heart heavy to post topics like this.  However, I know and love so many of my readers and I realize this is a...

Are you a penny hoarder or know someone who is? Think about people who like to save money.  What words come to mind when pausing to think about that group of individuals?  Frugal? Thrifty? ...

Do you prefer to keep your savings in cash?  I know to some financial institutions, that is a no-no, but for many people, they feel much more confident knowing that they have plenty of cash on hand...

If your kids have watched you couponing or budgeting, they're probably pretty curious about savings and how you do it all, there's no better time to teach them than the present! Teaching kids about...

Financial Lessons to Teach Your Young Adult Children Financial Lessons ? Right. Last thing our young adults want is 'lessons' from a parent or guardian. We try to give our children everything and...

Planning a funeral isn’t the kind of thing most people like to think about but the fact of life is, it happens to us all. We will all die eventually and so will the people we love. We can’t...

Ever wonder how your friends with multiple children, a mortgage and nice car do it? They have savings tips. I'm guessing they have so many that are just part of their way of life that may not even...

Must Know Car Maintenance & Car Emergency Preparedness Tips. One of the easiest ways that you can start to prepare for an emergency is to have your car served and ready to go. You'll find...

**Guest Post** Image via Pixabay Transitioning from active duty to civilian life comes with its challenges — finances being one of them. While it’s best to start getting your...

It's no fun when severe weather hits. It's even more difficult to figure out what to do when you've never taken the time to set up emergency planning or options for how to prepare for weather...

When it comes to health preparedness, you can nott be overly cautious. It seems like no matter where we turn, sickness is lingering. From head colds to the latest pandemic illness, there are things...

5 Ways To Save When Moving Congratulations on your upcoming move! There are so many things to consider when you are moving, but one thing that almost everyone wants to consider is the financial...

Why Car Insurance Is Important The car has become an essential part of our lives, and people need it every day. Spending so much time in it, you probably realized that there are different dangers...

Celebrate Our Pink Warriors ! This Post is Dedicated to Jodi, one of the bravest and glowing warriors I'd love you to know a little about.   The Ultimate Pink Warrior! Jodi thank...

  Do you have an abundance of toothbrushes at your house?  If you have been following this site or our Facebook group for much time at all, you probably know how much I love my free...

Who else has a massive stockpile of toothpaste that you have gotten for free from all of your awesome couponing?  In case you aren’t really into couponing, or you are just getting started,...

SCORE! You've managed to stockpile a bunch of free mouthwash and you're pretty much set for the foreseeable future. But what are you going to do with all that free mouthwash you've scored? Keep...