Grocery shopping with kids can be a tricky — and expensive — outing. There are a lot of advantages to shopping with kids — teaching kids about money, colors, and food, for starters. I personally prefer to go it alone, but sometimes it…
Archives for March 2012
{The New Home Ec} 9 Inexpensive Ways to Vacation at Home
We are just one week from spring break. I’d love to be counting down to an exciting trip, packing my bags for a week at the beach, or mapping out our trip to a fun destination. It’s just not in the budget this year. That doesn’t mean …
Bowling Deals for Frugal Family Fun (Plus Eversave Royal Pin Giveaway)
Don’t miss your chance to win a free Royal Pin bowling experience from Eversave. Details below! We just love to experience all the family fun our city has to offer!
Shop at ALDI and Save!
Think ALDI is just a place for dented cans and rotten produce? Think again! You can save hundreds of dollars a month by shopping “ALDI Smart.” But if you’ve never
Locks of Love: Free Haircut
The teen has been growing her hair out for years. Years. Last year, after years of nothing more than a trim, she announced she wanted short hair again. Of course,
{The New Home Ec} 7 DIY Projects for a Better Garden
We didn’t get our garden going last year at all, and my grocery budget felt it all summer! After the initial investment when we first moved into our home, it has kept our expenses down while still allowing our family to eat fresh, healthy foods. …
{The New Home Ec} There’s No Such Thing as Junk Mail
With spring comes the desire to clean out the house. From airing out the germs to weeding through the closets, spring cleaning is in full force around here. We’re boxing things up for Goodwill, setting items aside for a summer yard sale, and toss…
{The New Home Ec} 8 Money-saving Tips for Single Parents
I’ve heard a lot of feedback in the last several months from single moms. Moms who struggle to pay off debt without a spouse’s income. Moms who can’t send a husband to the grocery store. Moms with no time to clip coupons while they…
Half Off Restaurant Certificates
When you’re looking to cut expenses, one of the first things to go is the dining budget. It’s completely flexible and can be easily replaced with sack lunches and home-cooked meals. But, what if you could keep enjoying restaurants and still…
Great Big List of Birthday Club Freebies
With my birthday on Monday, the free birthday club coupons have been piling up in my email for weeks. There’s no way I could ever use them all, but I’m