Home and Garden Inexpensively
You may consider utility bills as an expense you can’t do anything about, but you are wrong. If you pay attention to your energy use each month, you’ll notice a spike in December. In my home this is usually the result of being home from work and school for two weeks. Oh, and those holiday lights. [Continue reading on Babble.com...]
A few weeks ago, I saw a post on using empty toilet paper rolls to store & organize cords. I thought it was so brilliant that I immediately started saving our empty rolls. Then, I stumbled on a tip for using one as filler for frugal holiday decor, …
The temperature has been over 90° every day this week—finally hitting the 100° mark yesterday. But, as we say in Indiana, it’s not the heat…it’s the humidity! The “feels like” reading on my weather map has been over 100° all week. Yet, our central air hasn’t been on all summer. We typically leave the air [...]
I completed my taxes a couple weeks ago—it took several days of almost nonstop sorting through paperwork, emails & online accounts. I actually thought it would take longer—which likely means I’ve missed some receipts & deductions. My disorganization costs money all the time! I am so excited about my recent discovery—Shoeboxed is going to change [...]
It’s only when the power fails in our homes that we’re reminded of how much we rely on it—and electrical cover can take care of things should you suffer a blackout. Because whatever time of the year it happens, a power failure can be a huge hassle. Most of us will have experienced this type [...]
31 Days to a Better Budget Lowering Utility Costs Each day of the series offers new tips, ideas and a challenge to start the year with a solid financial plan. Some expenses are unavoidable—you need food, water, shelter—but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it. Many household expenses can easily be reduced [...]
If you are cleaning out your cupboard with Denise from Shopper Strategy, you may want to check out the January challenge on Coupon Teacher as well. I am inviting you to Tame Your Stockpile this month! Part One: Eating from Your Stockpile—One of the best ways to “Tame” your stockpile is to use some of [...]
In these less-than-stellar economic times, redecorating your house probably ranks as high on your priority list as sewing your head to the carpet. Yet, you still want a fresh look and a new vibe around the homestead. So how can one decorate while on the tightest of budgets? Repurposing, of course. Repurposing is simply using [...]
Last week, I received an email from a national bath shop with the news that Halloween-themed goods are now available. As much as I would like love hand soap dispensed from a ghost or a haunted house fragrance dispenser I deleted the message. It’s not just Halloween. I don’t want to bite and start down [...]
I have an unbelievable amount of cards in my possession. I have grocery store cards, loyalty cards, rental cards, library cards (for myself and 2 of the girls—Lorelai will be adding to my collection very soon!) and discount cards. I have plastic cards, paper cards and keychain cards. I’d love to carry them all with [...]
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