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…
How to Stick to a Budget While Grocery Shopping
Have you ever gone grocery shopping for a “few things” and come out with a cart full of stuff and a bill totaling hundreds of dollars? I sure have, and it never feels good. The price of groceries can really take a large chunk out of your monthly expenses so setting a grocery budget is vital. Setting a grocery budget will give 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 – Coupons
Thanks for joining us for the final installment of the “How to Shop For Groceries” series. I hope it’s been informative and inspiring. Today I will talk about coupons. You can’t turn on the TV these days without seeing some show where people are paying 80 cents for hundreds of dollars of groceries while using…
Thrifty Thursday – How to Shop For Groceries Part 2
When last I left you, you were learning how to save money at the grocery store with the first part in this series. Were you able to incorporate any of my tips into your shopping this week? I hope so! Here are some more money saving tips for how to budget at the grocery store. Image:…
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,…
Thrifty Thursday – The Importance of a Budget
I am so excited to be launching a new series on Mess For Less called Spend LESS, Save More! As a stay-at-home Mom I am always looking for ways to save money and bring in some extra cash. Every Thrifty Thursday I will be sharing money saving tips that have helped my family have more…
