Cathy S.
Marketing studies have shown that consumers are more likely to purchase products if they have had an opportunity to try them, so offering free samples is a strategy that many retail companies put to good use. Household products such as laundry soap and window cleaner, shampoo, skin cream and other beauty items as well as office supply products are among popular sample offerings.
by John R.
Buying a vehicle can be a great thrill, but as the odometer marches on, you might start to feel overwhelmed by all the little expenses that shrink your wallet quickly. These suggestions will help keep it plump.
by Jesse M.
Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy a vacation without worrying about your finances? Many people are under the impression that vacations have to cost a lot of money, but this simply isn’t true. By following these easy tips, you will not only save a bundle on your trip, but you may also be able to go on vacation more often!
John R.
Gasoline costs can be frustrating. Just when you think that you have a handle on your monthly budget, a spike in fuel prices can turn everything upside down. While many families tighten up on spending in the wake of rising gasoline prices, some are completely undone with just a little change in their spending. It’s important to use every means available to cut your gasoline costs in such a shaky scenario, and there are some creative ways to do this.
by Cathy R.
Salmon Steaks are an affordable way to add vital nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids to your diet without breaking the bank. If possible, buy wild-caught salmon instead of farm-raised salmon. Wild-caught salmon is higher in nutritional value and won’t contain potentially harmful antibiotics, which are often used to keep farm-raised fish healthy.
by Anna S.
Home remodeling can be as cheap or expensive as the homeowner makes it. The money, as always, is in the details. Sometimes it’s all in the choice of materials, in the places one purchases their items, determining the reason for the rehab, and questioning the expenses of various upgrades to the home. We all know kitchens and bathrooms add value to a home, but is the aim of the rehabbing homeowner to add value or to merely make his home more livable for his family?
by Esther H.
When you are short on time and interested in a quick simple supper recipe, you should make a basic rice casserole for dinner. The casserole ingredients are often items that you have on hand, and the dish can easily be doubled for large families. The leftovers are delicious, and when you make this dish, you’ll typically have plenty for another day of dining.
by Jesse H.
People are trying to save money in many different ways. Groceries are often one of the largest expenses for families. Successfully cutting grocery budgets does not mean eating less or changing eating habits. Changing shopping habits is the best way to trim the fat from grocery budgets.
by Kelly L.
If you’re looking to make something to please the whole family but find yourself short on ingredients and time, consider spaghetti soup. This lets you stretch a small amount of pasta to feed your whole family, and like spaghetti, it is well-liked by even the pickiest of eaters. Serve this filling soup in hollowed out sourdough boules or along side garlic bread. A tossed salad or steamed vegetables can round out this meal.
Busy families need easy, nutritious and inexpensive meals that don’t require a lot of preparation time or ingredients. Use meat as a condiment, rather than the entire course to trim your grocery budget. Soups, stir-frys and casseroles call for only a few ounces of meat per person, so feeding a family of four requires only a pound of meat or poultry.