St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Brisket with Cabbage and Potatoes Grocery bargains revolve around holidays and special events, and St. Patrick's Day week is a good one! All those yummy Irish foods like corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes are going to be … [Read more...]
Kids and Money: The Kool-Aid Stand
Kids and Money: Β The Kool-Aid Stand One of the most common ways to teach your kids about making money is the old-fashioned Lemonade or Kool-Aid stand. Β It goes way beyond making a little spending money; it's a great lesson in … [Read more...]
Back to School on a Budget
I can hardly believe it's August already. The summer has gone by WAY too fast. While I don't send my own kids back to school until after Labor Day, I know some of you are gearing up for the first day of school very soon. Last week, I had the … [Read more...]
Gourmet Cheese at Aldi
I really like Aldi (if you're a seasoned Mommysavers Member you know that by now). As a frugal mom, it makes my life a lot easier by simplifying and streamlining my grocery shopping routine. I can get in and get out quickly without spending much … [Read more...]
Kids and Money: Spend, Save, Share
Kids and Money: Β Spend, Save, Share For kids old enough for an allowance, dividing their money three ways is a method that enforces the value of saving and sharing, as well as the fun of spending. We've been using this method for many years, … [Read more...]
My $50 Aldi Meal Plan
Who says making nutritious meals for your family has to be expensive? It's amazing what you can get for under $50 at Aldi. No clipping coupons required! On a recent trip, I got all these goodies for just $44, which was enough food to feed my family … [Read more...]