WHAT A COLLEGE FRESHMAN NEEDS I remember like it was yesterday getting our eldest off to college, even though it was a number of years ago. Every bit of her dorm room stuff had to travel a thousand miles on
HOW TO PREPARE FOR DORM LIVING
10 SUMMER SHOPPING TIPS – how to save on just about everything
Last week while shopping in a department store, I saw racks of swim suits already on clearance. Today the aisles of Costco were filled with coolers, tents, grills and lawn chairs – all ready for happy outdoor living. The ads
12 GREAT FATHER’S DAY GIFTS – for any budget
It has been a real challenge over the years to find gifts for the husband and Dad in our home. Honestly, in the back of his closet are gifts that have never even been taken out of the package. Coming
SIMPLY FABULOUS GARLIC LIME CHICKEN
PUTTING A HEALTHY DINNER ON THE TABLE EVERY NIGHT! My mom made dinner for our family every night, and when she worked part time during my high school and college years, she often paid me a dollar to fix dinner
WHAT TO BUY IN MAY – Great Ways to Save on What You Buy
GOOD NEWS! FOR THE CAREFUL SHOPPER There is a lot of GOOD NEWS as well as some SURPRISES in May for the careful shopper. With Mother’s day on the thirteenth, sales start early and continue through much of the
YOUR APRIL SHOPPING TIPS
WHAT TO BUY IN APRIL! Each month we compile the best buys for the month and season. April has both Easter and Passover, this year, along with some great associated buys. There are great seasonal foods you’ll find here and
YOUR MARCH SHOPPING TIPS
Sometimes it seems that no matter how careful we are, we still run out of money before we run out of month. We have to pay our bills and eat, which takes a lot of money! Wouldn’t it be awesome
Help for the Disorganized Perfectionist
“I am a disorganized ‘messy!’” There! I said it. BUT deep inside I am also a perfectionist. My sister and I shared a room when I was about ten and she was thirteen. I made it such a mess, and
WHAT TO BUY IN FEBRUARY! Your best frugal deals.
Groundhog day, February 5th -The Big NFL Football Game, Lincoln’s Birthday, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Washington’s birthday! These are all “$pecial” days in February, and provide lots of reasons for retailers to have sales, and for you to save money.
THE BEST BUYS IN JANUARY
WHAT TO BUY IN JANUARY! CLEARANCE STUFF! CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE – I walked into a department store just a couple of days ago and was hard pressed to find anything that was not on clearance or on sale. January is one