I’m officially on vacation this week and next… although I’m not exactly sure what that looks like when you don’t have a 9-5 job anymore! Since preschool is on winter break, I decided that I will take some time off and not write for these two weeks. However, you’ll still see articles that I wrote [...]

Posted December 24, 2008 in Roundups by Madison | 3 Comments

Remember back in August, when we had to Dig Up The Water Pipes at Our House? (And the fabulous picture Digging Out of Dirt of our front lawn).
Well, we finally have a resolution. This was one of those adventures that my husband and I couldn’t have done better on our own. We each took [...]

Posted December 23, 2008 in Uncategorized by Madison | 1 Comment

Time is ticking on your holiday shopping! In case you don’t have time to order from the 10 Amazing Frugal Gift Ideas Under $20 or hand make something from the 37 Homemade Frugal Gift Ideas Under $20, here’s your chance.
This is the final set of gift ideas from readers in the Holiday Giveaway. I [...]

Posted December 22, 2008 in Frugal by Madison | 11 Comments

It’s Free Money Friday! Yippee. Over the course of time, I’ve even started to look forward to the Friday article myself, even though I already know what is coming!
Right now, Discover Business Card is offering $100 a cash back bonus.
Update: Discover announced that this promotion will expire on December 31, 2008.
How [...]

Posted December 19, 2008 in Uncategorized by Madison | Comments?

Time to get your financial house in order for tax season! It seems like every year when we do our taxes, there’s a few things we wish we would have done in December to reduce our tax bill just a little more. Sound familiar?
That’s where a little planning results in great rewards! Here’s your list [...]

Posted December 18, 2008 in Taxes by Madison | 5 Comments