Don’t let the rising cost of produce keep you from eating salad. Grow your own lettuce and save money. Lettuce is easy to grow, takes up little space and is quick to mature. Get your children involved, and they might eat more salad, too.I’ve had the best luck with leafy lettuce … [Read more...] about Grow lettuce and save money on salad
8 ways to keep your budget on a diet
Why reinvent the wheel? Winning strategies from one area of your life can often work in another. That's why effective communication aids all sorts of relationships, and efficiency tips for quick cleaning also work for other tasks. Spend and save wisely with these eight proven techniques borrowed … [Read more...] about 8 ways to keep your budget on a diet
Inexpensive ways to say ‘I love you’ on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a day for lovers, but some might feel Cupid's arrow hitting in the wallet instead of the heart. Just remember that it is not about money; you can stay on budget while showing your true love how much you care.In a world where snappy marketing tugs at us from every screen, … [Read more...] about Inexpensive ways to say ‘I love you’ on Valentine’s Day
Make your own easy holiday wreath
As a traditional part of decorating for the holidays, we adorn our walls and doors with pine wreaths and garlands. The stores are full of wreaths with sensors that start music for passersby, simple plastic-pine wreaths embellished with bells and bows, and natural pine garland wreaths that fill the … [Read more...] about Make your own easy holiday wreath
Make your own easy holiday gift bags
This holiday season save money and go green when you make your own gift bags out of newspaper. Better yet, while school is out, keep your children busy with this simple craft .To make your own small gift bag (5 inches tall), you'll need a few items that are probably already around the house. … [Read more...] about Make your own easy holiday gift bags
Train yourself to say ‘no’ to impulse buys
Once, an impulse buy was a candy bar at the supermarket checkout. Now, with TV shopping channels and easy Internet shopping, big-ticket items can be an impulse buy, too. Credit cards make impulse buys of big-ticket items even easier, and nowadays, we’re inundated with retail opportunities that set … [Read more...] about Train yourself to say ‘no’ to impulse buys
Does keeping chickens save money on eggs?
Backyard chicken keeping is sweeping the nation, but is it really cheaper to keep your own chickens for eggs? Unfortunately, there’s no hard-boiled answer. Consider a few facts from an experienced keeper to help you decide.First, do you care what sort of eggs you eat? If you always buy the … [Read more...] about Does keeping chickens save money on eggs?
Extended warranties: peace of mind or money trap?
Sometimes buying an extended warranty protects your pocketbook and buys you peace of mind. Other times, the cash outlay isn’t worth the cost.What’s the scoop on extended warranties? Is buying an extended warranty worth the peace of mind -- or just another money trap? I can recall only once that … [Read more...] about Extended warranties: peace of mind or money trap?