Saving money in every aspect of our lives is important. We can use coupons for grocery and drug store purchases, go on frugal dates, or complete free activities to make our budgets stretch. One area where coupons are not available is utilities. We … [Read more...]
13 Ways to be Green
Earth Day is a great reminder of all the ways we can be green. Our Earth has to last through us, our children, our children's children, and so forth. By doing our part to recycle, reduce, and reuse now we are making the world a better place for … [Read more...]
Free National Park Admission for 4th Graders with #EveryKidInAPark
Fourth graders across America have a new reason to celebrate. With the “Every Kid in a Park” pass children in 4th grade (and their families) will receive free admission to all of America's federal lands and waters for FREE. For a full year. This … [Read more...]
Paying Off Debt and Reaching Financially Indepence
The only thing scarier than having zero money in the bank is having zero money in the bank and credit cards maxed out to their spending limit. There is a huge sigh of relief when you have lifted your mountain of debt off your shoulders or paid down … [Read more...]
How to Have a Great Yard Sale
The spring and summer months are a perfect time to have a yard sale. Great weekend weather makes it easy to sit outside and earn a few dollars. We have had several yard sales over the years and it is always so rewarding when the day is over and there … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Save Money on Pet Food
We all love our pets but we don't love the costs associated with feeding them. Doesn't it seem like a pet can eat as much as a teenager sometimes? Here are 5 tips to save money on pet food. How to Save Money on Pet Food 1) Use … [Read more...]
Budget Busters – Things We Do Not Spend Money On
When it comes to budgeting there are a ton of ways to save money and there are just some budget busters that you can skip altogether to save big bucks (when added up over the course of a year). Our list of budget busters - things we just don't … [Read more...]
Tips for a Frugal Life – Habits of Frugal People
I have lived a frugal life since I was a little girl (since I was born, really). I grew up poor which taught me the true value of money. When you grow up without much even a quarter means something magnificent in terms or rewards. When I was little … [Read more...]
How to Teach Kids to Give
We all want our children to grow up being able to take care of themselves. Important skills to teach kids in addition to independence include empathy, caring, respect, and generosity. Teaching kids to think about others and to give to those who are … [Read more...]
Gardening: Frugal Fun!
Do you have a small edible garden? Maybe a large one? Maybe just a pot or two? Gardening is a frugal way to grow your own foods and one of the Ways I Save. In the past we have shared about square foot gardening and how much the girls … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 13 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more