8 Ways to Save on Clothes
Originally Posted Nov. 2010 If you’re anything like me, you probably hate paying full price for anything. But, let’s face it, most of us live busy lives and don’t have the time (or inclination) to run all over town searching for the best deals. Personally, I don’t really like shopping at garage sales, but I still like a good deal. At the same time, I take great pride in dressing my children well (my oldest has the best sweater collection ever!). So, I’ve come up with these easy tips slash the cost of my kids’ wardrobe. 1. Take Inventory – Before you start ...
How to Use Coupons to Save Big on Groceries
While I’ve always been good at spotting a deal, there once was a time when the idea of using grocery coupons was too overwhelming for me. On occasion I would try clipping coupons only to forget them at home. So I gave up…it was just too much of a hassle for me to bother. The downside was that I was spending more than $200 a week on groceries and had very little to show for it. But as I started following other frugal bloggers, I began seeing the benefits to couponing and knew I had to take another look at ...
Benefits and Tips for Freezer Cooking
Freezer cooking has become one of my favorite time and money saving activities. It all started about a year ago when a friend organized a huge cooking event with about 10 people and a total of 300 meals. We worked for 5 hours and each of us came home with 30 nutritious meals…and no dirty dishes. This was the answer to my cooking woes. Because, you know, I actually don’t mind cooking….that is if I don’t have a 3-year-old pulling on my leg or a baby crying to be held. The Benefits 1. Spending 4 hours prepping food with friends is a lot ...
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