Organization Inexpensively

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, and I couldn’t stop thinking about this [...]

Receipt Storage & Tax Organization

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 [...]


Taming the Stockpile Challenge with Coupon Teacher

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 [...]


CardMobili.com: Store Loyalty Card Storage (Ad)

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 [...]


Organization: The Key to Savings

Have you ever paid a hefty late fee because your mortgage statement was buried under heaps of coupons or pyramids of free sample packs of gum? Missed out on a great investment because you didn’t know about stock market holidays? Or paid a fine for an overdue library book, simply because it was hidden under [...]


The Hidden Cost of Disorganization

Oh, I wish I were an organized person! Peter Walsh asks in his book, “What is clutter costing you?” He thinks in terms of space, peace and relationships but after this week’s decluttering experience, I’m considering the monetary costs. Earlier today, I shared a few ways to make money off the items you are purging. [...]


New Year, New Budget: Get Organized

We’re kicking off our New Year, New Budget series by tackling your New Year’s resolutions. The goal is to help you make progress, while sticking to your budget. Year after year, one of the biggest resolutions is to get organized. I chose to tackle this one first because I need a lot of help myself. [...]


Getting Ready for the New Year

Seasons Greetings Money Saving Lords and Ladies!  Here in the Queendom, we hope that you had a very Merry Christmas and have fabulous plans to ring in the New Year come Thursday night.  The Princesses, King and I had a relaxing and fun-filled Christmas (let’s just say that I certainly LOVE the Eldest Princess’ “big” [...]


Reusable Bags & Coupon Organization

You see reusable grocery bags everywhere now, and they come in a variety of colors and styles. The bags usually only cost around $1.00, and hold much more than the plastic or paper bags traditionally used. I am slightly addicted to the bags and have amassed quite a collection. I own a bag from practically [...]


Food Storage Friday!

Have you wondered how long things store?  Have you wanted to get an organized storage of your food so you are ready if someone lost their job or if a natural disaster happened?  Come join us on Food Storage Friday at The Sassy Saver! This week we are talking about Yeast.  Yeast is a very [...]