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Whether your mom lives nearby or far away, there are plenty of ways to show her how much you care, even if you waited until the last minute. Mother’s Day on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t show your love for mom. You can give a significant gift even without spending a dime. Check out these ideas broken down by your budget. If You Don’t Have Anything to Spend Write
In my world, grocery shopping is a necessary evil. After all, the people in this house keep showing up wanting food three times a day (at least) and I have agreed to help meet that need. There’s no Mr. Belvedere to do the shopping, no Alice the Maid in our house. But if I’ve learned anything over the past 8 years, there is a right way and a wrong way
Hooray, spring is FINALLY here. The lovely weather motivates us toward changes in our homes and yards. Whether you’re cleaning, changing out your wardrobe, or planting a garden, spring brings the opportunity for new life. But before you dive into a major project, make these five quick spring tune ups to save time, money, and maybe even much more. Battery Change Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors save more than
In my book, there’s nothing more delicious than an Easter Brunch and lunch. Bring on the ham with pineapple, bring on the deviled eggs. Hawaiian rolls? Yes, please. Breakfast casserole? Amazing. Fresh strawberries on an angel food cake? Divine. But at the end of any celebration, Easter leftovers abound. And if we’re not careful those delectable seasonal favorites can go bad before we get the chance to reheat and eat
Spring is in the air. And while we still may need the occasional coat or hooded sweatshirt, winter wardrobes are less and less necessary as warmer temperatures arrive. However, the majority of people don’t have spare cash to toss at an entire new spring wardrobe. Here are 11 Smart Shopping Strategies for a New Spring Wardrobe for Less Cash. Let It Go Before you begin buying anything, it’s time to
I got into a fight with my vacuum cleaner today. It was touch and go here for a little while. I wasn’t quite certain who would win out in the end. At one point, I considered taking the entire thing apart and running the individual components through my dishwasher. Looking back, I’m really glad I didn’t do this. I also considered hauling my sweeper down to the end of my
It’s the season for pots of gold, the luck of the Irish, and all things at the end of the rainbow. Like any holiday, St. Patrick’s Day is fun to celebrate but can lead to financial disappointment the next morning. However, you can still enjoy a fun day on the calendar. Here are some frugal, fun ways to make the most of your St. Patrick’s Day without breaking the bank.
From big screen blockbusters to small independent films, movies fill our lives with entertainment and joy. But the experience of going to the movies or even watching them at home can just as easily empty our pockets. Beyond sneaking in your own snacks and hitting the matinee, there are plenty of ways to save money at the movies and make the most of every penny. Check out my favorite strategies
Spring Break rarely feels like spring in Indiana. The weather is usually still a bit chilly and the flowers are only beginning to poke their sleepy heads up from the cold ground. But as the days on the calendar quickly pass by, the week (or two) every school aged kid has circled in red gets closer. If you haven’t made plans for Spring Break yet, you can know that at
Love fills the air in February. Stroll down the aisle of your favorite big box retailer and you’ll find heart shaped everything – candies, pillows, cards, crafts, books. You name it, and it’s probably been dipped in chocolate, painted pink, and constructed in that universal symbol for love. I’ll admit that I get swept up in the hokey sentiment of it all. I’m woman enough to own that I still
