How to Set a Holiday Budget In this post, I'll help you come up with a grand total for your holiday budget and work backwards to fill in estimated amounts for each of the individual items that you need to purchase according to what you can afford. … [Read more...]
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Create a Holiday Gift Expense Spreadsheet
Track Holiday Spending and Save Money A holiday gift expense spreadsheet (see example below) is a great place to start with your holiday gift-giving budget. Since you're viewing this on a computer, you most likely already have a spreadsheet … [Read more...]
Frugal Fitness Tip from Valerie Orsoni of LeBootCamp.com
I met up with Valerie Orsoni of LeBootCamp.com at a recent media appearance in Atlanta, and she is the QUEEN of working out for free!Β She has tons of great tips and tricks for staying in shape without going to the gym or spending money on fancy … [Read more...]
In the Media
Kimberly Danger, founder of Mommysavers.com, is the author of several money-saving books on frugal living.Β Her two most recent books were published in 2010. Instant Bargains: 600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bills and Eat Well for Less … [Read more...]
Organize Your Gift Giving with a Spreadsheet
The holidays are approaching... will you be ready?Β This year, consider creating a gift spreadsheet with every gift, occasion and recipient listed - everyone from grandmas to babysitters and coaches. Start with your holiday budget, then work … [Read more...]
Homemade Halloween Costume Idea: Bunch of Grapes
Homemade Halloween Costume Idea: Β Bunch of Grapes For this frugal "bunch of grapes" Halloween costume, I used a purple sleeper (you could also use a purple sweatsuit) along with balloons and artificial greenery.Β Β Using small safety pins, attach … [Read more...]