New York City is probably the last city in the U.S. that I'd call frugal. Hotel prices are among the highest in the country, dining out, seeing a Broadway play -- all those typical New York experiences are very expensive. Still, after many trips … [Read more...]
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Give Yourself the Gift of Thrift by Nancy Twigg
Has January been a time of new beginnings and exciting possibilities for you this year? Or has the month January been stressful as the holiday credit card bills arrive bearing the bad news of how much you really spent on Christmas? Even if you … [Read more...]
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone by Kimberly Danger
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." -- Ferris Bueller As moms, we are used to routine. Our kids thrive on it. It helps us maintain order in an otherwise chaotic world. It makes us feel … [Read more...]
Nurture the Nurturer by Christine Louise Hohlbaum
Mom! I want juice! Dad, I’m hungry! Where are my favorite socks? Who touched my toys? Hey, he just hit me! No, you started it… Has your day ever begun this way? Then, you are not alone. We parents endure a myriad of stress, juggling career and … [Read more...]
Tackle It Tuesday: Create a Menu Plan
Each week in February, we're taking on a commonly avoided task with a Tackle It Tuesday assignment and encouraging our members to participate along with us. Today, we're taking on menu planning. Creating a menu plan is a simple way to help save … [Read more...]
Ways to Cut Monthly Expenses
If you've been following our Forget the Joneses series, by now you should have computed how much money you’ll need to retire, to pay off debt, and build your emergency fund. For some of you, there isn’t enough cash to make it happen. Others may … [Read more...]