DIY Composting Do you have a compost bin? Composting is one of the best ways to nourish your gardens. It is also a nice way to reduce the waste you put in the garbage. Think about how many organic clippings, peels and rotten items you throw out weekly. Now, think about what you could be diverting … Read more
Happy Earth Day! We are trying to add things to our everyday routines to help our Earth an make it a better place for future generations. Today is Earth Day and while we are making crafts and planting seeds as fun activities, we are also thinking about more ways we can improve our environment. We … Read more
FRUGAL TIP: Eating What’s On Hand This past weekend I spent some time reorganizing my pantry and freezer. Needless to say, there was more there than I had realized. Most of the time I know what is in the house and plan meals according to what sales are on. Lately, for about 2 months, … Read more
Cellphone Savings! As of Today, June 3, 2015, this applies to all cell plans regardless of when they were signed. The wireless code will allow individual and small business consumers to: • terminate their wireless contracts after two years without cancellation fees • limit data charges in excess of the usage defined in their plans … Read more
I hate cooking and strive to make meal preparation as quick and easy as possible. When shopping for my groceries, I plan to have about 1 hour when I return home to do some prep. This is something I do regularly. If you have taken my “Saving Time & Money in the Kitchen” class, you know … Read more
Back to School: How to Save on Back to School Spending! This time of year is the second highest spending season after winter holidays! Are you trying to save a bit on school supplies, clothes for the kids, etc? Here are some tips that may help keep you on track this Back … Read more
Saving Money is sometimes just a matter of asking for a deal! As some of you may remember, back in September I was quoted for work on my car, and simply asked for a better deal….they dropped my $250 quote to $150….Well, guess what? I did it again! lol Now first, let me explain why … Read more