By: Cheryl Maguire My kids know me well. They have learned that if they want something they are more likely to get it if it’s on-sale or I have a coupon. Here are some other ways you can save next time you go shopping: 1. Ask for a Rain Check: If an item is on … More 25 Ways to Save Money at Retail Stores
By: Cheryl Maguire I love saving money. I’m an avid couponer and sale shopper. Even though I’ve saved tons of money using coupons and shopping sales, I’ve also been burned before by making mistakes. Here are some questions to help you figure out if using a coupon or shopping a sale makes cents (pun intended). … More 7 Ways to Know If Using a Coupon Makes Cents
By: Cheryl Maguire Kids and babies require everything from clothes to car seats and much more. Most of these items are expensive and are only used for a short period of time. Here are some ways to find free or frugal kid or baby items. Ask Friends and Family If you need baby equipment or … More How to Find Free or Frugal Kids/Babies Items
By: Cheryl Maguire I’m a frugal germaphobe so I’m always looking for new ways to save money buying cleaning products. With the new year soon approaching many of you may have New Year’s Resolutions involving saving money or decluttering/cleaning so this will help you to do both. Since I’m also a mom to three children, … More 9 Ways to Save Money Cleaning Your Home
By: Cheryl Maguire I love working out and saving money. I aim to do some form of fitness at least six days a week. Since gym memberships can be expensive, I’m always looking for ways to cut costs. I also get bored only going to the gym, so I like to find other inexpensive … More 10 Ways to Save Money Exercising
By: Cheryl Maguire How many gallons of milk do you purchase per week? We purchase 2-3 gallons so the price of milk matters to me. In my quest to find the least expensive milk price, I learned a few money saving tips. The price of milk can vary as much as $1 per gallon so … More 10 Ways to Save Money Purchasing Milk
By: Cheryl Maguire With Father’s Day fast approaching, I thought I would share with you some negotiating tips I learned from my dad. He is the best negotiator I know, and his wisdom has helped me save or earn thousands of dollars over the years, for both buying and selling items. Some of the … More 5 Negotiating Tips I Learned from My Dad
By: Martianne Stanger Lately, almost every store I walk into has children’s workbooks for sale. While I know these are geared toward preventing summer slide, in our home, we use – and re-use – them for quiet-time activities, passing them each from one child to the next. “How does one re-use a consumable workbook?” one … More Summer Slide Saving Tips
