You may consider utility bills as an expense you can’t do anything about, but you are wrong. If you pay attention to your energy use each month, you’ll notice a spike in December. In my home this is usually the result of being home from wor…
How to Create a Coupon Binder (Plus Coupon Clutch Giveaway)
How cute is this Coupon Clutch? I feel so much less “crazy coupon lady” when I carry my fun coupon binder than any other coupon system I’ve tried. Beginner couponers can make use of simple coupon envelopes, but as you begin to amass a…
{The New Home Ec} 6 Ways to Make Movie Night More Exciting
If you’re looking for a fun, frugal way to enjoy time with your family, look no further than your living room. Movie night is a simple, inexpensive idea for family fun. The girls love it when we declare a family movie night. The lights are dimmed…
{The New Home Ec} 10 More Tips for Extreme Couponing
If you’re just getting started with coupons, check out my tips for beginner couponing. It’s a great way to shave a lot of money off your grocery bill each week…Once
{The New Home Ec} Not Ready to Pay? Lay It Away!
Remember layaway? It was a great way to start your gift shopping early, while paying just a little at a time. I remember my mom making layaway payments, once upon a time. And, it was my favorite way to shop when the hubby and I first got married. The l…
{The New Home Ec} 12 Daily Deal Sites You’ve Never Heard Of
I’ve taken advantage of daily deals to buy memberships, tickets and packages for a year of family fun in Indy. These one day only deals have not only saved us
{Babble: The New Home Ec} Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Budget?
The family budget? It scares me. Our budget dictates what we can and can’t afford each month. Our budget decides what we’ll eat for the week. Our budget just rules around here—and I kinda hate it. Even though I know it’s totally nec…
6 Years on Earth, 5 Gifts from Mom
Today is my youngest daughter’s birthday, and for the first time ever she’ll be getting fewer gifts than her age. She’s six. Our girls? They get five gifts for each birthday from mom and dad—four presents they’ll love plus an …
Personal Finance Lessons From Your Toilet Paper Roll
Money is a little like toilet paper—you don’t think about it much, until you run out. Have you ever taken the time to think about how much TP you use
Free Suze Orman Will & Trust Kit
Suze Orman is offering her Will & Trust Kit FREE. This kit is normally $13.50. This free offer was found on page 66 of the October 2009 issue of Oprah magazine. Just head