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
{The New Home Ec} Hometown Tourist: Frugal Family Fun
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} Send Your Husband to the Store…And Still Get What You Need
Household chores are a pretty even split around here. I do the laundry. He does the ironing. I cook. He does dishes. Truly, he’s better at cleaning than I am. I’m not even allowed to dust. So, it should come as no surprise that he helps out…
{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
{The New Home Ec} 10 Ways to Save Money on Books
I am an avid reader. Fiction, non-fiction, chick lit, YA — I devour it all, on a daily basis. I’ve been called a bookworm for as long as I can
{The New Home Ec} How to Save Money on Groceries Without Clipping Coupons
Every time I share coupon tips for beginners or discuss extreme couponing strategies, someone always tells me coupons are just too much trouble. And, I get it. I do. But, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing — you can save money at the groc…
{The New Home Ec} Where Is the Best Place to Shop for Groceries?
While out and about today, I stopped at my old favorite grocery store, which I have abandoned in favor of one built in my neighborhood. I got out of there