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 …
{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…
{The New Home Ec} 5 Crafts for Couponers
I’ve been clipping coupons, printing coupons, and saving coupons to my mobile phone for a total of 15 years now. In that time, I’ve gone through a lot of organizational systems. I’ve used coupon envelopes, coupon files, and my coupon …
{The New Home Ec} The High Cost of Saving Money
Last night, I returned from the amazingly beautiful Blissdom conference in Nashville. I soaked up every last bit of wisdom, inspiration, and fun I could squeeze into my four days away. Others spent only two days at the conference, arriving late or leav…
{The New Home Ec} Are You Paying Too Much for Your Haircut?
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 ̵…
{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,