Cheap Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is a time when we show our appreciation for all out mothers have done for us. Sometimes, we …
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Raising a Little Extra Money
Sometimes I need a little extra money. There might be something I want to buy that’s outside my budget or …
Cutting the Entertainment Budget
From movies, books and magazines to dinners out, we spend a fortune on entertainment. If you have the budget for …
Getting a Handle on Clothing Costs
Clothing costs can be a real budget breaker, particularly in a family with children. Kids can outgrow clothing long before …
Cutting Fuel Costs
Gasoline prices continue to rise. In some places, the gallon price has surpassed $4. There isn’t much we can do …
Saving on Energy Costs in Your Home Part 2
In Part 1, I talked mostly about big things you can do to cut your energy costs. Things like buying …
Saving on Energy Costs in Your Home Part 1
We’re always looking for ways to trim our budgets and energy consumption is a big area to work on. There …
Save Money on Herbs and Spices
Variety is the spice of life. And a variety of spices makes for quite a spicy menu. Cooking is all …
Removing Ink Stains from Fabric
Kids love to color and draw. As soon as they can hold a pen, they want to make their mark …
Cut Food Costs with 5-Ingredient Recipes
A cooking method that has been around for a decade or more is commonly known as 5-ingredient cooking. It has …