Often, the key to saving money and enjoying yourself on a budget is to plan ahead. Getting some frugal events on the calendar for the next few weeks can help get you excited about saving money. Plus, with things planned in advance you’re less … [Read more...]
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Organizing Your 100-Things “Forget the Joneses” Bucket List
In yesterday's blog post, I wrote about creating a 100-Things "Forget the Joneses" bucket list. Today, I'll show you how to organize and refine your list so it actually WORKS for you. If you're wondering what creating a bucket list has to do with … [Read more...]
Spending Freeze Survival: Thriving with Our Ultimate Guide
What is a Spending Freeze? What is a spending freeze? To put it simply: no more unnecessary spending. You’re not allowed to spend money on anything but necessities. Use up the food you have in your cupboards. Your grocery budget is now limited to … [Read more...]
Sewing to Save Money
Does sewing clothing, home decor or other items actually save you money? This is not an uncommon question on the Mommysavers boards. The answer is always this: it depends. Recently, I realized that my daughter needed a winter hat. I wasn't … [Read more...]
Coordinating Book and Homemade Toy Gift Ideas
Do you love giving children books as gifts? We sure do. I also like making homemade toys. Here are some gift ideas that combine the two - a favorite picture book and a homemade toy to go with it! Of course, you can always buy a coordinating toy, … [Read more...]
Last-Minute Gifts $10 or Less
There's no time to order anything online, you're fresh out of clever ideas, and your holiday budget is already out of whack. Don't panic! Here are a few no-fail ideas you can rely upon to please a wide variety of people on your list -- without … [Read more...]