This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. These days we are all concerned about home security. But a home security system can be expensive to have installed and monitored. And despite all the cost involved, home security systems do have their limitations. That is why I was so excited to learn…
Tips to Lower Energy Costs this Winter
If you are like most people, your energy use goes up in the winter. Cold days call for more heat use and darkening skies mean lights have to be on for longer periods of time. So how can we save money during cold winter months? Well, you actually don’t have to do anything drastic to…
Get Rid of Hair Tangles Plus a Recipe for Hair Detangler
My daughters have a lot of hair. When we are out and about people always stop to comment on their hair. Often those same people will ask me how I get rid of hair tangles or just give me tips on what works for them. A typical comment will be: “Your daughters have beautiful hair. Do you…
Teaching Kids About Money with Spend, Save, Give Jars
I have been a big fan of Dave Ramsey’s for a long time. If you are unfamiliar with Dave Ramsey, he is an author, speaker and radio host that helps people get out of debt and manage their money in smart ways. Ramsey thinks that kids should be taught about money at a young age…
8 Frugal and Fun Halloween Activities
It’s October and the Halloween season is upon us. Our family has been visiting pumpkin patches, picking out Halloween costumes and having fun with some Halloween themed activities. I love kids activities that don’t cost a lot and I wanted to share my 8 favorite frugal Halloween activities with you all. They are small in…
Thrifty Thursday – How to Shop For Groceries
Last week, in my post on budgeting, I touched on how we save money by doing some smart grocery shopping. I received emails from readers asking for details on how to save at the grocery store, so I thought I would address that here. I have come to realize that it’s not just one thing that will bring big savings. But,…