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Giving gifts can be fun but it can also be overwhelming, especially during the holiday season or during a month … Read More

Guest post by Jess Coleman As an expecting first-time mom and lover of all things frugal, I was so pumped … Read More

We all love free stuff, right? If you’re willing to provide your email address to receive ongoing offers, there are lots of ways to get free food, especially on special occasions like your birthday or anniversary. Because signing up often means receiving a steady stream of promotional emails, consider setting up an extra email address (via Gmail or another free provider) just for emails like these. That way, you can peruse the offers when you feel like it, but they won’t clog up the email address that you use every day. 

You know that you can spend money shopping with your favorite retailers, but did you know that you can also learn from them and it won’t cost a thing? From Home Depot to Hobby Lobby, select national retailers offer free online and/or in-store classes. Some are for adults and others for kids, so there’s something for everyone!  Here are 15 retailers who offer free workshops.

Because I write about smart shopping, you’d think that I’d be adept at shopping in all forms. Not always! As … Read More

It’s no secret that everything from healthy weekly basics to specialty ingredients are more expensive than usual. But with some … Read More

Do you dread the car-buying process? Me too. I’m more likely to drive a car into the ground and then get a … 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

When we shop, we like to think we are getting the best deal. One way to feel more confident in … Read More

Any pet owner will tell you that the best thing they ever did was to get a pet. We got … Read More

In the old days, those of us who were brave enough to try this new online shopping thing were willing … Read More

The allure of a department store like Macy’s or Bloomingdale’s is that you can find so many tasteful things in … Read More

I love free stuff and I’m sure you do, too! Lucky for us, there are lots of ways to receive … Read More

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

If you’re looking for great deals and have a little extra time to spare, outlet malls can be a really … 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

Stylish activewear can make you feel ready to crush any workout, but the price tag for flattering fitness apparel might … Read More

Treasure hunters, rejoice! The TJX family of stores, which include TJ Maxx, Marshalls,  HomeGoods and Sierra, is a discount shopper’s … Read More

Hey literary lovers! If you’re a regular reader, you might be spending hundreds of dollars a year on your favorite … 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