My 2007 New Years Resolution was to stop couponing. Why? Because I got so into it, I ended up spending way too much time on it. I also got some sort of mental block when I went to the store.
If it wasn’t on sale, super cheap, or free I couldn’t bring myself to buy it! [...]

Posted January 18, 2008 in Beginner, Frugal | 4 Comments »

I recently got a mailer from Power Tomorrow, a program that encourages a “greater energy-efficient commitment in our lives.” It broke down energy use by category:

The mailer also included some great energy savings tips. I’ve highlighted the easy ones here and added some additional ones:

Posted January 14, 2008 in Beginner, Frugal, Quick Money, Savings | 4 Comments »

Save the guilt and the cash. Give the kids presents based on wants, needs, and the ability to give. Do not give based on meeting a price that was spent on their sibling. I realize this is probably an unpopular stance, as I’ve witnessed many families make sure that all the kids get equal amounts [...]

Posted December 21, 2007 in Beginner, Frugal, Savings | 6 Comments »

Christmas is only 5 days away. If you are like me, some shopping is done but not all of it. The last few gifts sometimes turn into impulsive buying just to get the shopping done! Here’s some ideas to finish off the shopping without breaking the bank.
Gift Cards
A gift card is probably on the list for [...]

Posted December 20, 2007 in Beginner, Credit cards, Frugal, Savings | 4 Comments »

Now that the holiday shopping season is in full swing, it’s time to search the Internet for the best prices on gifts. Here’s ten tips to save money while shopping. Combine the best price, cashback, and an online coupon and you can easily take 10% or more off the price! Here’s the strategies I like [...]

Posted December 13, 2007 in Beginner, Frugal, Savings | 2 Comments »