Organization Inexpensively

Giveaway: Amy Knapp’s Family Organizers

We have previously shared the importance of finding a calendar that works for your family, including a review by Heather of her favorite organizer. Amy Knapp’s Family Organizer is a great option because it includes space for all your appointments, to-do lists, menu planning and a shopping list. The Family Organizer is now a family of [...]


Tried It Tuesday: Reynolds Handi Vac

There are numerous products and tools designed to help you live your life. Some will work, while others won’t. Each Tuesday, we’ll share something we’ve tried so you won’t have to spend money until you know it’s worth it! Our selections usually include items that will also save your family money while others will save [...]


Art of Couponing: Stocking Up

The key to big long term savings is buying the items you need when they are on sale before you need them. This means taking advantage of each sale as much as you can with as many coupons as you have available. You will begin to create a “stockpile” of products you use on a [...]


Art of Couponing: Coupon Storage

You have probably seen the envelope-style coupon organizers the stores sell. You will need something larger for the coupons you will begin to amass as you clip and file multiple coupons each week. There are many ways to organize your coupons. One simple way is to date a file folder and slip the inserts into [...]


Organize Your Family

Finding a calendar that works for your family is an important part of home organization, but it can also save you money. Use your calendar to keep track of appointments, events and special occasions as well as payment due dates and your weekly menu. Include everything that ever needs a date—school projects, due dates for [...]


Storing Fresh Produce

Image by faith goble via Flickr Fresh foods can be pricey so we want to be sure to get the most for our money. Proper storage will help produce last longer. Use these tricks of the trade to get the most out of your fresh fruits & vegetables:


Eating Healthy on a Budget

Image via Wikipedia There are 3 healthy lifestyles that add up to big bucks, but eating well doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are several things you can do to reduce your budget on even the healthiest of foods. Fresh meat and produce make up the largest portion of a healthy food budget. The [...]