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Hide Your Savings

I hated to clean my room when I was a little girl. (I still do, as a matter of fact.) But one day while performing the odious task, I found a welcome surprise. I had taken a handful of quarters and tucked them away in one of my doll socks. I was delighted to find it. I wasn’t in the habit of saving money, and consequently I rarely had any. You can imagine those quarters didn’t last long once I rediscovered them. Years later, married with children, I was having the same problem. How do you save money when there … Continue reading →

Home Blog Month in Review: October

As I sit here looking out my window at the backyard, the birds are hovering in the pine tree against a strong wind and steady rain. The temperature is chilly today, and the calendar reminds me that we have left October behind. October 1st Buy a Home for $1.75 It seems that the housing crisis has made some interesting news lately. Home Month in Review: September 2008 Has the weather turned cooler now that September has passed? Pretty soon, it will be time to get that heat turned back on! Meanwhile, check out all of the articles that were posted … Continue reading →

Good Old-Fashioned Savings

Finances are one of those stressful topics that come up again and again for the average single parent. We struggle to make enough money and make what we do have stretch as far as it can. There are questions about insurance, education, and credit and all sorts of other financial concerns that pop up again and again. Even for those of us on the tightest budgets, there is something to be said for good, old-fashioned savings… I think that it doesn’t matter how little we make, we can still put some away in savings. I am not talking about living … Continue reading →

Save During the Slow Season

If money is tight, but you’ve been dreaming of a relaxing fall getaway, now is the time to act. Autumn is traditionally a slow time of year for the travel industry. Consequently, in the weeks leading up to the busy holiday rush many hotels offer super savings to entice visitors. Such is the case in sunny San Diego where several top properties are featuring affordable vacation packages that are almost too good to pass up, including: Glorietta Bay Inn: From now through December 20, 2012, the Glorietta Bay Inn, located on the scenic island of Coronado, just a stone’s throw … Continue reading →

Keeping Your Hands to Yourself May Save You Money

I have been so frustrated with the whole H1N1 Swine Flu issue that has been going on since the spring. I’ve only managed to be able to have one of my children vaccinated, and my own doctor said that it was unlikely that I or my husband would be able to receive vaccinations either, even though I fall into the high risk category. So, needless to say, I have been trying to refrain from touching things as well as teaching my kids to do the same. If you don’t touch the germs it will make it hard for them to … Continue reading →

How to Save When There is Nothing Left Over

Having some savings is important, because you never know what life will throw at you from one moment to the next. You want to make sure that you are covered in the event of a job loss, an unexpected medical expense or simply if the furnace needs to be replaced. But how can you save anything when all of your money is simply going to survive from one week to the next? Here are some strategies. Have a Buy Nothing Month For one month, vow to buy nothing, absolutely nothing for a month. Any money that you save during this … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Month in Review: July 2008

July went by so quickly for us! There were so many fun and frugal activities and events for us to explore, from a science camp to free movies and sand sculpting. I hope your July was equally fun and frugal. Summer is a busy time, I know. Did you miss any frugal articles last month? If so, here is an opportunity to catch up on what you missed. There are new ways to save money on food, clothing, kids, gas and more. Feel free to leave a comment on any frugal post. I read all of the comments myself, no … Continue reading →

Affordable Fourth of July Family Getaways

Where will you be when the Fourth of July fireworks light up the night sky? For some families the long Independence Day holiday weekend is the perfect time to hit the road for a much needed summer getaway. And while patriotic travelers don’t mind busting out the red, white, and blue for the Fourth most would like to limit the amount of green they dole out on their vacations. Just in time for the upcoming holiday weekend the following lodgings across our proud nation are offering Fourth of July travel deals to lure you to their turf to celebrate our … Continue reading →

Saving Money While Celebrating the Fourth with Family on the Road

Chock it up to the exorbitant price of gas, or perhaps the summer traffic, either way a new AAA report says many Americans plan to spend the Fourth of July holiday closer to home this year. The news has sparked lodgings in the Northeastern portion of the U.S. to offer amazing summer savings to families who want to hit the highway and spend the holiday weekend away from home. Take a look: NEW HAMPSHIRE Your family can take a step back in time and enjoy an old-fashioned Fourth of July at the Sunset House in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire for … Continue reading →

Frugal Week in Review: January 21st Through January 27th

With talk of a recession, many more people are examining the frugal lifestyle. It just makes sense. For those of us to whom living frugally is just part of our lives, batting down the hatches and finding ways to save even more is a good thing. This past week, we have had some interesting articles, such as ones examining wringer washers and crockpots. Don’t miss them! January 21st Habitat for Humanity HomeStore If you are looking for a frugal and feel-good way to update, renovate or redesign your home, check out this great resource! Frugal Living Week in Review: January … Continue reading →