The holidays may be over, but you still have turkey in the fridge. Turn it into something new and exciting with these tips from our members have contributed over the years. For even more great tips and ideas, visit our discussion on how members use … [Read more...]
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Ten Thrifty Ways to Use a Food Saver
In my book, Instant Bargains: 600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bills and Eat Well for Less, I mention several appliances that have the potential to save money and eventually pay for themselves. The Food Saver is one of them. However, you'll only … [Read more...]
Godiva Chocolate Martini Copycat
I had the pleasure of meeting up with two Mommysavers members in Chicago last month (that's me in the middle). We treated ourselves to these indulgent chocolate martinis at The Signature Room Lounge on the 96th floor of the John Hancock Building. … [Read more...]
Frugal Doll Clothes Idea: Shop Clearance Racks
Does it ever seem like the best deals on kids' clearance racks are in the itty-bitty newborn sizes? I found that to be true at the Old Navy Clearance Sale yesterday, and used the opportunity to buy ahead for our nephew on the way. Deals like that … [Read more...]
Create a Holiday Spending Plan
For most shoppers, it’s hard to get through the holiday season without using a credit card. If you can swing it, curtail the urge to put it on plastic this year. Research shows that consumers are willing to spend more, sometimes up to twice as much, … [Read more...]
Forget the Joneses Holiday Boot Camp: Week One, Day Two
Did all the frugal recruits make it through Day One? I posted today's Forget the Joneses Holiday Boot Camp Day Two assignment here: Setting a Holiday Budget. We also have a check-in thread here in our discussion forums when you've got the second … [Read more...]