Are you looking for great frugal living resources? Or maybe you like the way something is done on my blog and you are wondering how I did it. Then this page is exactly what you are looking for! Below are some of my favorite resources for different things. (Some links are my affiliate links and I do earn a percentage when you buy through my link. You can read more about that here. But mostly, these are just the things I use and love.) Frugal Living Resources Printable coupons- Printable … [Read more...]
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How to Fund Your Coffee Habit
Do you have a coffee habit? I'm not talking the "need coffee to function" habit but the "life is too short for cheap coffee" type of habit. I do. I pretty much refuse to drink either of the major American brands of coffee. But other, better coffee can be hard on the budget. Here are some tips on how to fund your coffee habit without breaking the bank. Shop sales/use coupons For making coffee at home, whether you use a 12 cup coffee maker or a single cup coffee maker that uses pods, looking … [Read more...]
Things to Do Now for a Frugal Christmas
Yes, yes, I know. It's only the beginning of September. School just started back. Why am I talking Christmas already? Because if you want to have a frugal Christmas, there are some things you need to start doing now. If you wait until November or December, you will most likely spend more money. Maybe you don't want to have a frugal Christmas but it is going to be necessary this year. Maybe you just want to not spend as much money as you normally do. Whatever your reason for saving money on … [Read more...]
Do You Make More Working or Staying at Home?
It's the age old question for moms. At least since working outside the home has been more standard for women. Do you go back to work after having a baby? Do you make more working or staying home? There is no "one size fits all" answer to this question. To find this answer, you must ask yourself two questions. How much does it cost you to work? Yes, working costs you money. It isn't all about earning money. You will have travel expenses (even if this is just gas, bus fare, etc), clothing … [Read more...]
Using Rewards Programs
Most likely you are a member of at least one rewards program, whether it is a store specific one like Kmart's Shop Your Way Rewards or an online one like Swagbucks or Ebates. And like most of us, you probably forget that you have that card or that account so you have all these reward accounts sitting and doing nothing. Or you think that it isn't worth it, you won't earn much, so why bother? I used to be that way, but now I am a firm believer in using rewards programs when possible. I like them … [Read more...]
Use Coinstar to Earn Amazon Gift Cards
I'm sure most of you have heard of Coinstar. If you haven't, it is a machine that you can put your change into and it counts it. It then gives you a slip of paper to turn in for cash instead of change. For a small fee, of course. You usually find them at the grocery store, Walmart, etc. I'm also sure most of you have heard of Amazon and most of you like to earn free Amazon gift cards (my favorite is Swagbucks). Did you know that you can now use Coinstar to earn Amazon gift cards? To … [Read more...]