The countdown is on—with Thanksgiving only 10 days away, preparations are in full swing for Black Friday shopping. And, the timing is just right for another frugal chat with KidGrade!
Archives for November 2011
{The New Home Ec} 6 Ways to Make Movie Night More Exciting
If you’re looking for a fun, frugal way to enjoy time with your family, look no further than your living room. Movie night is a simple, inexpensive idea for family fun. The girls love it when we declare a family movie night. The lights are dimmed…
{The New Home Ec} 10 More Tips for Extreme Couponing
If you’re just getting started with coupons, check out my tips for beginner couponing. It’s a great way to shave a lot of money off your grocery bill each week…Once
Coupon Clipping Services
How do you feel about letting someone else clip your coupons? Let’s face it—clipping coupons is a lot of work! You have to track down enough coupons to stock up
{The New Home Ec} 10 Tips for Beginner Couponing
Coupons are a great way to lower your grocery bill. If you think coupons aren’t worth the time, the hundreds of dollars I save at the grocery store could change your mind. Or, maybe you already clip the occasional coupon but have been blown away …
{The New Home Ec} Broken DVDs? Disney to the Rescue!
Whoa! I just saw the greatest money saving tip for parents EVER at Gourmified, thanks to Pinterest. (OMG—how awesome is Pinterest?) Did you know Disney will replace your broken DVDs? I cannot begin to tell you how many of the girls’ beloved DVD…
{The New Home Ec} Not Ready to Pay? Lay It Away!
Remember layaway? It was a great way to start your gift shopping early, while paying just a little at a time. I remember my mom making layaway payments, once upon a time. And, it was my favorite way to shop when the hubby and I first got married. The l…
Kate Plus 8 = Coupon Mom?
If you were wondering what Kate Gosselin would do, with Kate Plus 8 canceled this year, worry no more. She has found a new job—as a coupon blogger. Yep, that’s
{The New Home Ec} 12 Daily Deal Sites You’ve Never Heard Of
I’ve taken advantage of daily deals to buy memberships, tickets and packages for a year of family fun in Indy. These one day only deals have not only saved us
{Babble: The New Home Ec} 8 Steps to Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget
As the last of the leftover Halloween candy dwindles, it’s time to turn our attention to Thanksgiving—truly, my favorite holiday of the year. In just three weeks, I’ll be hosting my family for the big feast—at least 13 people in…