Shopping Tips

No one likes sticker shock at the pharmacy. You might think that because you’re paying for something that the doctor … Read More

During this most challenging year, we want to give gifts that bring joy to our loved ones. Trae Bodge, Smart … Read More

When it comes to stocking stuffers under $15, don’t settle for a bunch of junk from the dollar bin. It’s … Read More

If you follow me regularly, you know I urge folks on a budget to make their own coffee to save … Read More

This holiday season will be different than any other in countless ways. Many of us will be spending the holidays … Read More

Weirdest year on record? Check. Holiday gifts?  Whoa…we have to think about that now? I know. It’s almost too much. … Read More

I confess. I’m a beauty junkie. For most of my childhood, my mom owned a beauty boutique where the shelves … Read More

Unlike shopping for clothes or gifts, grocery shopping isn’t fun. And now that we’re dashing in and out of the … Read More

Are you on a shopping break until Black Friday & Cyber Monday? You might want to rethink that strategy. While … Read More

According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending is predicted to be up a modest 5% over last year.  While … Read More

There are lots of different dollar stores out there, from your neighborhood 99 cent store to national chains, like Dollar … Read More

Did you miss Amazon Prime Day? *facepalm* Don’t blame yourself! It’s usually in July, but due to the pandemic, it … Read More

When I need furniture or home decor, Wayfair is one of my go-to’s. They have a dizzying number of items … Read More

There’s something thrilling about going to IKEA. The vibrant, complementary colors, the smell of Swedish meatballs and cinnamon buns in … Read More

Whether you’re a diehard fan of Old Navy jeans, can’t do without your buttery soft Gap Body underthings, get moving … Read More

If you’ve been to a wholesale club warehouse, you know the thrill of the cavernous interior with snacks, spices, and … Read More

No matter where in the US you live, Back to School looks very different this year. Kids need the usual … Read More

Thanks to the Black Lives Matter movement, a spotlight is being shone on how pervasive racial inequality is in this … Read More

Let’s face it – your kids are going to be more bored than usual for a while. And while boredom … Read More

Whether we’ve been furloughed, laid off, or our jobs have been “put on pause,” we are all pinching our pennies. … Read More