Giving to those less fortunate is a great way to help you feel even more blessed this holiday season. At a time when kids have presents on the brain, helping those in need is a great way to teach them that it’s more important to give than to … [Read more...]
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Holiday Shopping Tips from “The Savings Squad”
I recently partnered with four savvy money-saving bloggers to bring you some terrific shopping advice in a variety of different categories. If it's true that the whole is often greater than the sum of its parts, together we're a money-saving POWER … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Setting a Holiday Budget
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...]