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} 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
Get Organized in 2012: 7 Steps to a Better Budget
We try to go through our budget regularly, but as time goes on it’s easy for it to become just as much of a mess as the rest of my house. The hubby gets lax about packing a lunch. I get caught up in shopping momentum through the holidays and righ…
{The New Home Ec} Cash, Check or Charge
I go through phases with our finances. I often find that a cash budget helps keep me under budget — especially at the grocery store. I can physically see how much money is left to spend each week. Plus, I truly believe that using cash is the best…
{The New Home Ec} Daily Deals on Great Tools for Teaching Kids About Money
When I lamented on the challenges of teaching kids about money in a digital society, who knew I would find great deals on financial literacy tools just a few days
{The New Home Ec} Online Tools for Organizing Your Budget
January always feels like the perfect time to get organized — the calendar is filled with white spaces, we’re culling the toys to make room for new Christmas gifts, and
{The New Home Ec} How to Save $3500 in 2012
Whether you want to save money for a vacation, pay off debt or just stop living paycheck to paycheck, you’re going to need to readjust your spending habits. It doesn’t have to mean reducing your daily menu to rice and beans or giving up all…
{The New Home Ec} 8 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Save You Money
The New Year and its resolutions are upon us! I actually love the idea behind resolutions — even if I go about it a bit differently than most. Typically, I make a to-do list of things I hope to complete throughout the year. It’s kind of lik…
{The New Home Ec} 10 Fun Things for Kids to Do Over Winter Break
The girls have been home for winter break all week — with almost 2 weeks still to go! It’s been a blissful 3 days of sleeping in (slightly), playing Wii