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} 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,
{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,
{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