If you’re reading this, then you have internet, and if you have internet (unless you live under a rock, running a hamster-powered laptop), you’re aware of sites such as Craig’s List, eBay, and Amazon. If it’s up for sale, then you can bet what you’re looking for is just a click away on one of those sites. To be fair, there are most certainly others out there on the web, but for the purposes of this article we’ll focus on the shopping trinity previously mentioned.
Savings Tips
Bulk It Up
Whether it’s just you or you have a family of ten, buying in bulk is a great way to save money. Wholesalers such as Costco and Sam’s Club offer great deals on everyday items and not so everyday items that, when compared to retail prices, add up to huge savings.
Tips For Getting Organized
It happens to the best of us. We wake up one morning and look around and it looks like a tornado went through our house. The path of toys, clothes and just clutter has been there, but this morning you woke up and realized that you NEEDED to get a handle on it. Here is a simple to follow way to get your home back, and make it easier to maintain.
Food Fun For Kids
Have you ever noticed that the simple everyday items seem to thrill the kids more than those expensive toys? Check out these fun food Crafts that you can make without spending a fortune.
Chocolate Cake Recipe
Have you been dying to make a cake from scratch? I used to be very intimidated by homemade cakes, but found that they are actually fairly easy to make… and the flavor…SO much better. Here is an easy recipe to make for that special occasion, or just for a special family dessert.
Can I Get A Rain Check?
Off to the grocery store – last day for this week’s ad. I have a few coupons to help me save a bit more money. I hit the aisles looking for spaghetti sauce. It’s all gone. OK, on to the dairy section for some yogurt. Not quite the same result, but a very limited selection. It always seems to be this way on the last day of the advertisement. I could just head out, and call it a wasted trip, or maybe head to another store. This time, I decided to take a different approach.
Getting Less For More
Hard economic times call for drastic measures; at least that’s what Consumer Reports is calling the latest trend to hit the retail and food industries. Have you noticed lately that the quantity or even quality of what is being purchased in stores right now is reducing while the price tag remains the same? This is the retail industry’s response to the roller coaster recession. Hiking prices is too obvious and scares consumers away. But… if you skimp on materials and market it as something new and improved, you can trick consumers into buying less for the same amount of money as previous.
40 Uses Of The Paperclip
According to recent news, the good old paperclip that we know and love may never be manufactured again. Not to worry, with 11 billion paperclips sold every year in the U.S. (that’s 35 paperclips per individual), we’re not likely to be without it for quite some time. Even more good news… I’ve compiled a list of 40 unusual uses of paperclips. Some uses are practical, some are silly, and some are even money-saving. Take a look.
Frugal Health Tips
School is back in session, autumn is around the corner, and cold and flu season is slowly creeping upon us. Sometimes getting sick can’t be avoided, especially young children that don’t know yet the importance of sanitation. Or perhaps you have a job where you’re in close proximity to a lot of people. Whatever your situation, staying healthy is important because that means less money spent on healthcare and drugs. Following are a few simple and free ways to keep healthy year round.
Watch Your Sizes & Flavors
You’ve got your grocery list & your coupons in hand, and an idea of your budget in mind. You’ve also …