Prom can get expensive, but we have come up with a few ways to make it more affordable. I am bringing this post back from last year, How to Do Prom Affordable Yet Beautiful, because it was filled with money saving ideas. And I should say not just ideas, but things that we did that […]
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 get our kids into a College or University and not come out on the other end with more debt than anyone can handle. When I write these articles I am writing from a […]
That Works for Me Ebook
For the last few years I have participated in the Works for Me link carnival where many bloggers shared all kinds of tips and tricks for everything from saving money to cooking to decorating and beyond. If you have ever clicked over from my site to hers you will see nearly 200 people participating each […]
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, learning self discipline, all while getting a great education to catapult me into life, was the way to go. The experience was so magical and amazing I think any and every kid needs to experience […]
Losing the ‘Poo
UPDATE :: Not all baking sodas are created equal. More info at the bottom. That’s right, I am no longer shampooing my hair. I am sure you have heard about this since it seems to be all the rage. And I’m not gonna lie, I am LOVING it. I heard about this almost a year […]
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 things. Some are realistic, some aren’t. Even choosing one or two things could save you $100 a month. Let’s start with the basics Stop getting your coffee at the local coffee shop Stop eating […]
Do Your Towels Stink? Mine Don’t
Nearly 2 years ago I bought towels on clearance at Target. Here’ s part of the post here :: So now my rant for why I am willing to buy cheap towels. My towels always end up stinking. Before when I had a top load washer I would add vinegar to take out that sour […]
Benefits of Menu Planning
I had a friend ask on Facebook what people were serving for dinner on a regular basis. It’s a good question. You get stuck in a rut and you want to find out what others are doing, because their rut is different than your rut. And before you know it you have 5 new meals. […]