saving money

Grocery Savings Tip: Create a Holiday Menu Plan

You’ve heard me say it before; planning ahead helps you save loads of money. During the holiday season that isn’t true for just gifts – it’s true for meals as well. The weeks before Christmas and into New Year's Eve are going to be BUSY with a … [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...]

Saving on Artificial Christmas Trees

Everyone probably knows that artificial Christmas trees can be found at rock-bottom prices in January after the holiday has passed. Trees typically get marked down 50% right away, then go to 75% on up to 90% off as January progresses. It's a great … [Read more...]

Black Friday Shopping Tips: Super Saving Strategies

Black Friday Shopping Tips For many people, shopping is just as much a part of Thanksgiving weekend as turkey and pumpkin pie. In fact, last year more than 140 million shoppers hit stores on Black Friday alone. Besides being the first day of the … [Read more...]

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...]

Ways to Save on Shipping Costs When Mailing Gifts

Save Money on Shipping Christmas Gifts Christmas is expensive enough; so don't let the cost of mailing gifts break your holiday budget! Here are some tips for saving on shipping costs when mailing gifts to friends and family. When selecting … [Read more...]