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The barber shop down the street has a sign on the lawn that reads "We repair $6 haircuts." The Great Clips in the other direction is currently advertising their regular $6.99 sale. And, that's where I'll be later this week — because my $6 haircut has never been in need of repair. I have, however, paid $6.99 to have someone repair a $45 haircut I hated. Go figure. [Continue reading Babble.com...]

{The New Home Ec} 10 iPhone Apps for Shopping and Saving

Here’s a little something you should know about me: I love my iPhone. Love! I use it for email, social networking, blogging, games, reading, shopping, and more. I can go days without turning on my computer, but my iPhone is with me all day, every…


{The New Home Ec} The Secret to a Successful Budget

Household budgets take a lot of work, but it’s the best way to save money for the things you really want. Unfortunately, many budgets ultimately fail. But, there is one, tiny trick that will make every budget successful no matter how much money you have to work with. [Continue reading on Babble.com...]


{The New Home Ec} 14 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Without Spending a Dime

According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend $17.6 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts this month. Not to mention the amount of money spent by the more than 70 million who will dine out for the holiday. But, saying I love you do…


{The New Home Ec} Lifestyles of the Frugal and Famous

While it may seem celebrities live the high life, some of them are still clipping coupons, finding bargains, and working to keep hard earned dollars in their pockets! This week, Coupons.com, one of my favorite sources for printable grocery coupons, has released their list of favorite celebrity bargain hunters — naming them Top Frugalebrities. Warren [...]


{The New Home Ec} Insanely Frugal or Just Plain Insane?

I’ve done some pretty crazy things to save a buck over the years — like taking on a roommate in our early days of marriage. Then there are the every day ways to save that others seem to find a little crazy. Canceling the cable was a smart financial decision for us, but I think [...]


{The New Home Ec} Hometown Tourist: Frugal Family Fun

I’m a suburban mom. I steer clear of the city — the traffic, the parking fees, the chaos — it’s just not my thing. This week? I’m making an exception. Repeatedly. You see, there’s this little thing going on called the Super …


{The New Home Ec} Send Your Husband to the Store…And Still Get What You Need

Household chores are a pretty even split around here. I do the laundry. He does the ironing. I cook. He does dishes. Truly, he’s better at cleaning than I am. I’m not even allowed to dust. So, it should come as no surprise that he helps out…


{The New Home Ec} A Day in the Life of a Frugal Mom

A lot of people think frugal living is all about extreme couponing or shopping strategies, but it’s so much more than that. It’s about the daily habits that add up to big savings every year. It’s about living frugally every day. In be…


{The New Home Ec} Debt-free Living: 5 Inspiring Blogger Stories

If you’re trying get out of debt, surround yourself with people who have been there. I’ve found inspiration in friends & bloggers who talk openly of their journey to debt freedom. They share money saving ideas, budget tips, and moral support as I work to eliminate our debt. When I reached out to a few [...]