Examples of Random Acts of Kindness: Pay it Forward for Pennies Over 25 years ago, Catherine Ryan Hyde was driving her old Datsun through a rough area of Los Angeles at night. When her car died and began to fill with smoke at a freeway off ramp, … [Read more...]
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Mommysavers on Daytime
Last Friday, I was in gorgeous Tampa, Florida to tape a segment featuring some of the tips from my Instant Bargains book for Daytime TV (check out their gorgeous set - I was taking decorating notes while there!). Hosts Cyndi and Dave were great as … [Read more...]
Paid Survey Sites
If you're a stay at home mom, paid survey sites may be a way for you to earn a little extra to pad the family budget. However, not all of them were created equally. Below we've listed some of the more common survey sites along with reader feedback … [Read more...]
Organize Your Gift Giving with a Spreadsheet
The holidays are approaching... will you be ready? 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...]
Five Reasons to Bookmark Your Library's Web Site
I am a big fan of the public library. Even though I've forked over more than my share of late fines (oops!) borrow materials has still saved me hundreds upon hundreds of dollars over the years. However, it's not just for checking out books, CDs … [Read more...]
Frugal DIY: Homemade Laundry Detergent
One of the most popular threads on the Mommysavers Discussion Forums has been how to make homemade laundry detergent. It's a frugal DIY project that so many of our members have discovered to help save loads and loads of money (pun intended). Our … [Read more...]