I have been shopping thrift and resale stores for years to find great deals and hidden bargains. A few years ago, I was introduced to consignment shopping, and this year
How to Stick to a Back to School Budget
I’m excited to be working with Women and Co. right now on a a campaign to get moms talking about money. One of the challenges we were assigned was to
{The New Home Ec} Creative Uses for Free Business Cards, Labels, and More
One of my favorite online freebies are custom printable products. Tote bags, photo books, labels, business cards — they’re all available from VistaPrint for FREE on any given day. You can also find amazing deals on albums through photo prin…
The Scan Right Guarantee
The latest issue of All You magazine has arrived, and you may have noticed my mug on page 19, spilling the beans on one of my favorite tricks for free
{The New Home Ec} Tax Day Freebies and Deals
It’s Tax Day!. You’ve had an extra two days to file, thanks to an obscure rule that delays the tax deadline for Washington, D.C. holidays. After you’ve spent the weekend
{The New Home Ec} Teen & Tween Fashions for Less
Gone are the days of Target fashions and generic clothing. The teen and tween want Justice, Aeropostale, and whatever hot fashion happens to appear in Seventeen magazine this month. And, I get it. I remember desperately trying to fit in during my own a…
The Grocery Shrink Ray Strikes Again
And, this time, it’s personal! I noticed a little Grocery Shrink Ray action in the candy aisle a few weeks ago. This refers to the practice of reducing the package
{The New Home Ec} The Gift Closet: Always Ready for Last-minute Gifts
Last week, the girls were invited to a spur-of-the-moment birthday party. It’s been so unseasonably warm that they decided to have a last-minute outdoor event. It’s our 5th birthday party so far this school year, and we found ourselves head…
{The New Home Ec} The Play Clothes Drawer
Now that spring is here, the grass is green, the flowers are blooming, and the weather has been completely perfect. My girls have been playing outside practically nonstop for weeks. That means grass stains, muddy hands, and dirty clothes. Every day. Wh…
Comparing Apples to Apples, Literally
We eat a lot of fruit in our house. The girls can go through an entire bag of apples in a single day. We have oranges, bananas, strawberries and grapes