The average family has roughly $20,000 in savings to help with emergencies and future purchases. Whether you have this amount or building up to it, saving money throughout the year can help. Even the smallest money-pinching solutions can add up, especially if you're focused on your goal. In most situations, diligent money-saving measures can result in an extra $1,000 to $5,000 in your savings account in just one short year. 1. Make Lunches The average cost for a child to have lunch at … [Read more...]
Easy Money Saving Tip for Home Improvement Projects
This post is sponsored by Groupon. All opinions are my own.There is something about the weather warming up that makes me want to get started on home improvement projects. While home improvement projects are a lot of fun, they can also be expensive. Luckily, there are some easy ways to save money on your projects. My husband and I are about to start a couple of home improvement projects around our home. In order to help us stay on budget and keep our wallets happy we are going to utilize … [Read more...]
Back to School Savings Guarantee
Thanks to Coupons.com for sponsoring this information. All opinions are my own.I know it may not always be pleasant to think of back to school duties in the middle of summer, so let's put a positive spin on it ok? It's time to save money and potentially earn an awesome reward from saving money and helping others save money on back to school items! Better, right?has an awesome rewards program called With this "Savings Guarantee" you can earn $25 if you find a coupon code that … [Read more...]
Cut the Cable – Save Money
This post has been sponsored by Walmart.Did you know that the average cable customer gets 178 channels but only watches 17? Chances are you aren't watching the majority of the channels you are receiving, so why pay for those channels? This is the major reason to cut your cable and save some money in the process. How do you begin to cut the cable? Visit the cut the cable calculator to see how much your cable costs compared to broadband internet and a streaming service like Netflix and … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Save Money on Energy Bills {So You Can Splurge on FUN}
I'm all about finding easy ways to save money - especially on my energy bills. As the weather now turns from warm to cold it's time for a refresher on easy things I can do to save money on my energy bills. Since I have been refreshing my memory about it, I thought I better share what I learn with you as well. Upgrade to ENERGY STAR appliances. If your current appliances aren't ENERGY STAR labeled, then consider upgrading to energy-efficient appliances. Do your research beforehand. This catalog … [Read more...]
Shop Local Sales with Find&Save
Disclosure: I teamed up with Find&Save to bring you this informative post. While I did receive compensation for this article, all opinions are honest and my own. Yours may differ. Everybody loves to get a good deal. I know I sure do! There are even some items I would love to purchase but refuse until I can find them on sale or have a coupon. I recently learned about the website Find&Save. Find&Save® is your window to local savings. Find&Save makes … [Read more...]
How to Fight against the Rising Cost of Living and Enjoy Family Social Life
Unfortunately we are living in times of poor economic climate. Cutbacks have been made within our day to day lives, prohibiting us from enjoying life to its full potential. Finer foods are shunned, sunny holidays are skimped on and life’s adventures are scaled back.The truth is going out isn’t as affordable as it once was and we simply don’t have the disposable income to do it. Families in particular struggle with the rising costs of food and utility bills meaning activities together can be … [Read more...]
How to be Frugal When Visiting the Waterpark #BahnFever
I love doing fun things with my family. We love visiting a lot of attractions! If you are anything like us, once you have bought your tickets to get into the attraction you are then wanting to not spend any more money. Here are some Schlitterbahn waterpark tips for frugal mom's!Free Parking. Schlitterbahn offers guest free parking so you don't have to fork out cash just to park! Free Life Jackets. If your little ones don't know how to swim, or just need some extra confidence in … [Read more...]
A Travel Tip with Priceline
We recently went to California for my sister's in law wedding. Since we needed to buy 4 plane tickets I was doing research and checking prices for a long time. I love to look on sites such as Kayak, Orbitz and Priceline. A lot of travel websites offer the same prices, but every once in a while one of them will be a little cheaper than the rest. Even $10 is reason enough for me to hunt down the best site with the best deal.You know what Priceline is famous for Priceline Flights - Select your … [Read more...]
Save Money on Your Heating Bill This Winter
Do you get a shock when you read your heating bill every winter? Now that people don’t have the money to splash out and with the imminent arrival of snow, what can you do to keep yourself warm without breaking the bank? Here are 10 simple steps that will make you feel warm.1- Keep all your doors closed. We often walk through doors and forget to close them, letting all the warm air escape and the cold air enter.2- Make use of any old blankets by cutting them into strips and placing … [Read more...]
Christmas on a Shoestring Budget
Make no mistake about it, Christmas is expensive. Between holiday cards, gifts, decorations, lavish dinners, family get-togethers, and seasonal travel, many find themselves simply overwhelmed with the high costs of Christmas. If you happen to be one of them, you’ll be looking to cut corners wherever possible this year. To help, we’ve compiled this simple guide for surviving Santa’s annual financial assault. Here’s how to get through Christmas on a shoestring:Create a Bit of Breathing … [Read more...]
Saving Money
This post may contain affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.Saving money has always been important, but even more so in days like these with an uncertain economy. Smart people know that it is important, even vital, to save for a "rainy day" or the mishaps of life! One of the first things we do at my house as soon as we get paid is put a little bit of it in our savings account. I know that money can be tight, so you don't have to save a lot, just make an effort! Even $10 a month can … [Read more...]
Coupons!
With a new month, comes new coupons! They have been restocked, so you can print yours now! Be sure and get extra savings for your 4th of July parties by stacking the coupons and sale items! … [Read more...]
