The Coolest & Cutest Stocking Stuffers Under $15
posted in: Gift Guides, Holidays
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’
posted in: Shopping Tips
If you follow me regularly, you know I urge folks on a budget to make their own coffee to save … Read More
Quarantine Comfort Gifts
posted in: Shopping Tips
This holiday season will be different than any other in countless ways. Many of us will be spending the holidays … Read More
30+ Gifts Under $100
posted in: Gift Guides, Shopping Tips
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
posted in: Beauty & Wellness, Shopping Tips
I confess. I’m a beauty junkie. For most of my childhood, my mom owned a beauty boutique where the shelves … Read More
How to Save Money on Groceries
posted in: Home & Garden, Shopping Tips
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!)
posted in: Monthly Deals
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
posted in: Parenting, Personal Finance
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
posted in: Holidays
According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending is predicted to be up a modest 5% over last year. While … Read More
How to Save Money at the Dollar Store
posted in: Shopping Tips
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
posted in: Shopping Tips
Did you miss Amazon Prime Day? *facepalm* Don’t blame yourself! It’s usually in July, but due to the pandemic, it … Read More
Everything You’ll Need For Entertaining Outdoors This Winter
posted in: Home & Garden
Due to the pandemic, the safest place to entertain is outdoors. But can you still entertain when summer is over? … Read More
How to Save Money at Wayfair
posted in: Home & Garden, Shopping Tips
When I need furniture or home decor, Wayfair is one of my go-to’s. They have a dizzying number of items … Read More
How to Save Money at IKEA
posted in: Home & Garden, Shopping Tips
There’s something thrilling about going to IKEA. The vibrant, complementary colors, the smell of Swedish meatballs and cinnamon buns in … Read More
How to Save Money at Gap, Old Navy, Athleta & Banana Republic
posted in: Shopping Tips
Whether you’re a diehard fan of Old Navy jeans, can’t do without your buttery soft Gap Body underthings, get moving … Read More
How to Sell Your Used Stuff Online
posted in: Home & Garden
If you are furloughed, unemployed, or underemployed, you might have more time on your hands than you’re accustomed to. A … Read More
Why I Love My Age – and My Favorite Products for Middle-Aged Women
posted in: Beauty & Wellness
So, I’m turning 52 this week. F-I-F-T-Y T-W-O!! How did that happen? I guess that makes me officially “middle-aged,” but … Read More
How to Save Money at Wholesale Clubs
posted in: Shopping Tips
If you’ve been to a wholesale club warehouse, you know the thrill of the cavernous interior with snacks, spices, and … Read More
What Kids Need for Back to School: COVID-19 Edition
posted in: Shopping Tips
No matter where in the US you live, Back to School looks very different this year. Kids need the usual … Read More
School Essentials Your Kids Need Right Now
posted in: Parenting
There’s no way around it: even if they’re going to school part-time, your kids are going to need new items … Read More