It’s Prom Season Again
Prom can get expensive, but we have come up with a few ways to make it more affordable. I am bringing… [more]
Portland Monthly Subscription
I was excited today to see that Portland Monthly is on Living Social today. You get a 2 year subscription… [more]
College on a Budget
Until both my kids graduation college you just might keep hearing from me on this topic. Only because… [more]
Are We Doing Our Kids a Disservice By Letting Them Go To College?
photo courtesy For this small town girl, getting away to college, experiencing life on my own, living… [more]
How To Cut Over $100 Out of Your Monthly Budget
Photo credit Need some extra cash? No time to get another job? Sounds like it's time to give up a few… [more]
Frugal Living
It’s Prom Season Again
Prom can get expensive, but we have come up with a few ways to make it more affordable. I am bringing this post back … [Read More...]
Portland Monthly Subscription
I was excited today to see that Portland Monthly is on Living Social today. You get a 2 year subscription for just … [Read More...]
College on a Budget
Until both my kids graduation college you just might keep hearing from me on this topic. Only because I believe we can … [Read More...]
Food & Drink
Portland Monthly Subscription
I was excited today to see that Portland Monthly is on Living Social today. You get a 2 year subscription for just … [Read More...]
Top 3 Summer Meals and Summer Fun Activites
I haven't been around a lot lately and I do apologize. I have been trying to take full advantage of summer. PROJECTS … [Read More...]
Eggs over Sauteed Veggies and Quinoa
I love happy accidents, especially when I am really hungry and want something good and quick. Tonight was just that. I … [Read More...]
Deals/Shopping
Portland Monthly Subscription
I was excited today to see that Portland Monthly is on Living Social today. You get a 2 year subscription for just … [Read More...]
School Supplies – How to Get the Best Prices
It's true, those back to school supplies are already out. How is that even possible? Here in the Pacific NW summer … [Read More...]
And the Winner Is…..
Thanks to all who entered to win the Mor Furniture store credit. The winner of the $200 store credit is Brandi H. who … [Read More...]
Kids & Money
Are We Doing Our Kids a Disservice By Letting Them Go To College?
photo courtesy For this small town girl, getting away to college, experiencing life on my own, living in the dorms, … [Read More...]
Entertaining on a Budget
I had the Homecoming Dinner at our house for my daughters group. I was able to serve a very elegant dinner for not a lot … [Read More...]
How to Pay for Your College Education Part 2
Many people start thinking about college when the kids are Juniors. Those that are really on the ball might even start … [Read More...]
Travel
Oregon Coast and Beer
Oregon Coast and Beer, what's not to love? If you are from the area or looking to vacation along the Oregon Coast … [Read More...]
Great Groupon Vacation Deal
This great Groupon deal is back! Last time it sold out quickly, so if you want it, grab it now. World Resorts … [Read More...]
10 Frugal Travel Tips
We are big roller coaster fans, for those of you that don't know. (And yes we are in the front seats, and … [Read More...]
With the economy the way it is, it seems like everyone is cutting back and trying hard not to spend money aimlessly on things. I think this is great. This is something that many people have needed to do for years now. But with so many blogs out there filled with all types of money saving tips, which I too will share, there comes a point where you feel guilty buying something that you truly want or enjoy, but you need to know, it's ok to splurge every now and then. 
