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I love all holidays, but Easter is hands down my favorite. For me, Easter represents much more than ham for dinner, hunting eggs, and eating candy. But our family still loves to celebrate some of those fun traditions, too. Americans will shell out a collective $14.6 BILLION dollars again this year. Whether you celebrate Easter without much fanfare or pull out all of the stops, be smart about how you spend
For most of us, they’re a necessity. For others, they are a passion. While you can’t avoid not having them (especially if you want to enter a restaurant or a store), you don’t have to overspend on shoes. In fact, deals abound when it comes to shoe shopping. Smart strategies save more money so you buy more shoes (or something else you love). Here are seven smart ways to save
Let’s begin by setting the record straight. If you came over to my house right now, you would find dirty dishes in the sink, laundry in both the washer and the dryer waiting to be tended, and all sorts of paper I should have cleaned up two weeks ago. I’m no Stepford Wife or Martha Stewart. I can easily become the Queen of Clutter. I live my life abiding by the
1. Get an Energy Audit Almost every energy company provides a free home energy audit. Some provide an actual expert who comes to your home, evaluates your appliances and energy practices and makes suggestions on how to improve. Others simply have fill out an online survey and provide tips. Almost all also provide free lightbulbs, faucet fixtures, and other small improvement hardware to help you reduce your overall bill. Check
Life demands celebration! In fact, I believe life was meant to be much more of a party than a drag. And every parent loves to celebrate their own kids. However, the balloons, the streamers, the cake, the invitation, and oh yeah, the gifts – all of those traditional celebration tools can really add up to a lot of money before you even make your way out of the birthday aisle
Almost every family LOVES a meal out on the town now and then. However, it’s easy to bust your budget in the blink of an eye. Paying off debt doesn’t automatically eliminate the luxury of heading to your favorite restaurant. But be smart and save money dining out with these vital tips. Plan For It The worst way to end up at a restaurant is by playing the “What do you want for dinner?” “I
I hate doing the laundry. Sometimes confession is the very best thing for the soul, right? No matter how “fun” I try to make it for myself, it’s probably my least liked household chore. Ooooh, I’ll listen to an audiobook while I fold the last three loads I’ve been avoiding on the couch. This laundry will be much easier to bear if I binge Netlfix while I’m taking care of
Oh the season of love . . . aisles packed with every shade of pink and red scream “Buy me!” Every florist shop teams with orders. Each starstruck lover seems to be enamored with showing their affection and spending their hard earned cash. But before cupid puts your budget in the red, pause. It’s time to think through your spending and find better ways to save money! Check out these tips to keep your
