Revised 2014 The key to saving money is knowing how and when to buy. We cover the “how” everyday in our daily postings. This Savvy Shopper's Guide will cover the “when“. January's themes are all about about new beginnings, a healthier lifestyle, getting organized and being successful in the new year. The month of January is also: Time to plan Super Bowl parties* National Candy Month* National Egg Month* National Hot Tea Month* National Meat Month* National Slow Cooker Month* National Soup Month* National Wheat Bread Month* National Oatmeal Month* National Hobby Month *expect to see sales and coupons centered [...]
Frugal Living
Photo Credit: asenat29 The last thing the holiday season should be is stressful, but let’s face it, most times it’s just that, stress-FULL. This series will give you tips to NIX that stress right out of your celebration. We’ll talk about how to lighten your load in areas like gift-giving, entertaining, holiday travel and your Christmas budget. Not necessarily in that order. I love shopping. I love giving gifts. The two go hand in hand but this can also cause things to “get out of hand” rather quickly in the areas of time and money. Here are my top three [...]
Not only does making your own laundry detergent save money, it also allows you to customize your product. You can opt for completely hypo-allergenic, experiment with different fragrances, add in extra-cleaning power and make it in small or large batches. There are lots of different recipes out there and many of them work really well. It's really just a matter of trial and error to find the one you decide to stick with. Personally, I prefer this powdered recipe with the extra oxi cleaning power. It's quick, inexpensive, easier than making liquid and cleans well. You can find the ingredients [...]
