How to Save Money at Home Depot and Lowe’s
Having owned a home since my mid-20’s, I’ve become pretty handy with small home improvement projects. If there are things … Read More
5 Essentials for a Successful Home Fitness Routine
With many gyms being closed and the winter weather driving us into hibernation, many of us are trying to figure … Read More
Trae Talks: New Year’s Resolutions with Elizabeth Koraca
Meet Elizabeth Koraca Elizabeth is an executive coach & career strategist and former Reuters TV anchor who helps business executives, … Read More
How to Save Money at Pharmacies
No one likes sticker shock at the pharmacy. You might think that because you’re paying for something that the doctor … Read More
Best Deals in January 2021 (and What to Avoid!)
Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to do a little shopping for yourself! And just because the holidays … Read More
Top Tips for Last-Minute Christmas Shopping
The harsh reality? Christmas, if you celebrate, is right around the corner. Whether you have a tiny number of gifts yet … Read More
Last-Minute Gifts That Give Back
During this most challenging year, we want to give gifts that bring joy to our loved ones. Trae Bodge, Smart … Read More
The Coolest & Cutest Stocking Stuffers Under $15
When it comes to stocking stuffers under $15, don’t settle for a bunch of junk from the dollar bin. It’s … Read More
How to Save Money at Starbucks and Dunkin’
If you follow me regularly, you know I urge folks on a budget to make their own coffee to save … Read More
Best Deals in December 2020 (and What to Avoid!)
Happy December! Hopefully, you scored some deals over Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend, but if you still have shopping … Read More
Quarantine Comfort Gifts
This holiday season will be different than any other in countless ways. Many of us will be spending the holidays … Read More
35+ Gifts Under $100
Weirdest year on record? Check. Holiday gifts? Whoa…we have to think about that now? I know. It’s almost too much. … Read More
How to Save Money at Ulta and Sephora
I confess. I’m a beauty junkie. For most of my childhood, my mom owned a beauty boutique where the shelves … Read More
Must-See Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals [2020 Edition]
It’s that time again, where retailers big and small toss their sales into the holiday shopping ring. While many of … Read More
How to Save Money on Groceries
Unlike shopping for clothes or gifts, grocery shopping isn’t fun. And now that we’re dashing in and out of the … Read More
Best Deals in November 2020 (and What to Avoid!)
Are you on a shopping break until Black Friday & Cyber Monday? You might want to rethink that strategy. While … Read More
How to Save Money When You’re Pregnant
Guest post by Jess Coleman As an expecting first-time mom and lover of all things frugal, I was so pumped … Read More
How to Save Money on Halloween
According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending will reach a whopping 9 billion this year. 175 million Americans plan … Read More
How to Save Money at the Dollar Store
There are lots of different dollar stores out there, from your neighborhood 99 cent store to national chains, like Dollar … Read More
Hidden Perks of Shopping After Amazon Prime Day
Did you miss Amazon Prime Day? *facepalm* Don’t blame yourself! It’s usually in July, but due to the pandemic, it … Read More