Certain times of the year are the best times to buy various things based on sales and availability. Here is your tip sheet for this month: ∞ Cars: New cars often arrive at dealerships in September. During October, November and December deals on older models get better. RV deals are common in the fall, too.... Continue Reading →
October is the time to buy…
Certain times of the year are the best times to buy various things based on sales and availability. Here is your tip sheet for this month: ∞ Cars: New cars often arrive at dealerships in September. October, November, and December deals on older models get better. RV deals are common in the fall, too. ∞... Continue Reading →
Earn your “be-prepared” badge!
One of my best friends, Lori, and I always laugh about our different packing styles. Whether it be a vacation or just packing for an outing with the kids, we are opposites. She would often pack a diaper and wipes for a day out with a baby. I, on the other hand, always have a... Continue Reading →
Traveling for the holidays?
As those of you who have been reading my blog know, I love checklists. Sometimes my lists even have their own lists! Even though we have not traveled anywhere in a while, one of my most helpful checklists is my travel packing checklist. I have used it for longer vacations as well as just weekend... Continue Reading →
Small things that make a big-“time” difference
I love finding new ways to be more productive, especially with my hectic life of raising four kids and working full-time. Some of the things I do come from my need to organize everything, but they help save time (and sometimes money), too. Here are a few ideas you might try: - Paper everywhere: Have... Continue Reading →
New season, new(ish) wardrobe
We finally have relief from the hot summer and cooler weather is upon us! Today I was actually wishing the school I was at would turn off the air conditioning, because it was too cold! With this new weather and lower temperatures, it means it is time to switch out the summer clothes. I am... Continue Reading →
Recycle, recycle, recycle
(updated 4/12/20) When I was in junior high, recycling was still a relatively new concept and I remember that getting my parents to agree to separate the trash was a big deal. We had to take it somewhere to be recycled, since there was no curbside pickup. Now recycling is so much easier with curbside... Continue Reading →
Free consumer resources from Uncle Sam
In doing some research at work today, I was reminded that there are many free resources from our national government. Remember those commercials on TV years ago about ordering free publications from Pueblo, Colorado? Well, now they are online. The Federal Trade Commission has a variety of consumer information resources on the following topics (you... Continue Reading →
Filter and fluff without waste
(updated 4/22/17) I am always looking for products that will allow me to purchase one less disposable product and thus reduce our trash (and regular expenses). Here are two ideas for products you can reuse instead of buying disposable: ∞ Dryer balls: We started using these a few years ago and they work great. You just... Continue Reading →
Lessons from a lay-off
The last several months have been quite stressful for my family as I have been looking for a new job. Unfortunately, I cannot afford to stay home with my kids and we need my income to help support our family. I have been very fortunate to have only been without pay for two months, but... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 