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...]
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...]
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...]
Inexpensive Ideas for Creating a Gourmet Gift Basket
Gourmet gift baskets are a fun option to give as Christmas or birthdays because they allow you to personalize the gift to fit the recipient's specific tastes and interests. They also allow you to customize the gift to your own budget, making it a … [Read more...]
Five Thrifty Things to Consider When Buying Holiday Clothes
On a recent shopping trip to Target, I stopped to admire the beautiful holiday dresses for little girls. Frilly and flouncy, these were sure to look adorable on any girl who put them on. Then I wondered to myself: Would these dresses ever be worn … [Read more...]
Think "INSIDE the Box" for Coupon Savings
It pays to check boxes BEFORE you check out to see if they indicate coupon savings. I found $5 in coupons inside my box of Tide. See how it indicates coupon savings on the outside of the box? Not all boxes on the shelf are created … [Read more...]
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