In this day and age we all need to have a smartphone or at least we think we do. But having an unlimited plan can really end up costing you a lot of money. But you can have a smartphone and keep your cost under $20 a month, I can show you how. Just so […]
Does Where You Shop Really Make a Difference?
I know there are items that we purchase often and sometimes it’s easier to pick them up at whatever store I’m at. The other day, I was wondering about shopping this way. You might be wondering the same thing, does where you shop really make a difference? Hmm.. let’s see. If you are shopping without price […]
Ways to Save on Gifts
We are getting really close to the holidays. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to start making a plan for your gift giving. Planning ahead and shopping the sales is a great way to save money during the holidays. I have a gift planning printable to help you get your gift giving […]
Batch Cooking to Save Time and Money
One of my favorite things to do to save time as a homemaker is to combine like tasks. When I can combined tasks to get more done in a shorter amount of time, I will. I love to cook, but I don’t always love all the time it can take to get tasks done. When […]
How to Save at the Grocery Store without Coupons
I love to save money at the grocery store, when I shop. Using coupons is one way to save money, but it’s not the only way to save. My friend Tshanina, from Thrifty T’s Treasures, was nice enough to chat with me about her tips for saving money at the grocery store without coupons. […]
10 Simple Ways to Save Everyday
Frugal living starts with the choices you make, each and everyday. The smallest changes made can make a big impact on your budget over the long haul. It’s those little changes that can make or break your budget, more than the big purchases you make. Here’s ten changes you can make to help improve your […]
Ways to Save Money, U-Pick Produce
I haven’t added any new ideas to the Ways to Save Money series recently. But as I was out with my friend u-picking raspberries, I realized this is such a good way to save money that I had to share.
Ways to Save Money, Cut Down on Convenience Foods
Saving money doesn’t have to be complicated or hard. It can be as easy as changing the way you shop and what you shop for. I know even with my grocery shopping, I could make some changes to save us even more money. Sometimes I purchase convenience foods, but when you really think about it, […]
Ways to Save Money, Make Your Own Cleaning Products
Sometimes I can get some really good deals on cleaning products. With coupons and a good sale, a bottle of household cleaner can be fairly cheap. But I’m not sure about using so many chemicals in my home to keep it clean, when I know I can make my own household cleaners without all the […]
Ways to Save Money, Conserve on Water
I live in the really rainy part of Oregon. We get lots of rain. So you would think, since we have so much of water falling from the sky here most of the year, we would have low water rates. Well, the opposite is true. We have the third highest water and sewer rates in […]
Ways to Save on Organizing
Spring is here and winter has been left behind. At least in our area and I hope where you live too. I did some spring cleaning last month and also some organizing too. When organizing sometimes you need a container, or boxes to keep everything you have organized, nice and neat. Now you could shop […]
