All Posts Tagged With: "Money Saving Tips"
Save Money on Back-to-School Gear
Save While Shopping for School and Office Supplies 1. Take inventory: Chances are, you already have some of the things you need in your home office. 2. Stick to your list: It makes sense to get a jump on the stuff you know you need (think filler paper and pencils), but wait for the school’s [...]
27Jul2010 | Emily | 3 comments | Continued
Do-It-Yourself Candy and Dessert Table
I’m no Amy Atlas, but I wanted to create a simple, low-budget dessert table for my sister’s high school graduation. With a combination of bulk candy, homemade treats, and specialty desserts, I created a dessert table that anyone could recreate. This dessert table was positioned in the four season porch on a beautiful day, so [...]
10Jun2010 | Emily | 15 comments | Continued
Get Paid To Recycle at Walmart!
Earth Day is just a few days away and here’s how you can get paid to go green! Walmart has started an online program where you can trade in any unwanted electronics and earn Walmart prepaid Visa cards that can be used at Walmart.com and in stores. The electronics trade-in program, powered by Gazelle, accepts [...]
19Apr2010 | Emily | 0 comments | Continued
Fun (Free) Family Entertainment
As a single mom with two children, I know all about cutting costs! While I appreciate a quiet weekend at home, my boys don’t necessarily understand why we can’t always be doing something. One lesson I’ve learned is that it’s not really about what we’re doing, my children just enjoy doing anything with me. Here [...]
18Aug2009 | Emily | 1 comment | Continued
Children and Allowances: Teaching Kids About Money
In today’s economy, we’re all tightening our belts and thinking more about where money comes from and where it goes. As a mom, you’re probably also thinking about how to help your children understand the basics of money management. On the surface, the answer is easy…give them an allowance so they can experience handling their [...]
4Aug2009 | Emily | 6 comments | Continued
Saving Money On Eyeglasses
Saving Money on Eyeglasses by Hillary Rubin Nearly every parent in this economy knows that if there is something you want to buy – you can surely find a way to save money on that purchase. Many people turn to weekly circulars but more people are turning to the internet. You can find [...]
3Aug2009 | Emily | 2 comments | Continued
Dollar Surveys: Great for Busy Moms!
Dollar surveys: a great way for Busy Mom’s to make money from home. You get $1 direct deposited into your Paypal account for every survey you complete. The surveys take anywhere from 5-25 minutes, so you have to weigh the pros and cons of doing paid surveys. You can complete multiple surveys a day, everyday [...]
27Apr2009 | Emily | 2 comments | Continued
Cheap and Chic
This site will win the hearts of true fashionistas trying to dress for less. Their “recession-istas” scour the web in search of ultra chic must-haves to help you look like a million without blowing your budget. I love their Cheap, Cheaper, Cheapest section – they take a fashion trend – and show you various looks [...]
27Mar2009 | Emily | 2 comments | Continued
Fast Sweeper: Increase Your Contest Winning Percentage
I came across Fast Sweeper while entering contests around the net. The only contest I have won was for two bottles of pledge and a $25 gift card to target. I am determined to win something BIG! Fast Sweeper is a great concept and quite simple. You sign up, enter in all of your information [...]
16Feb2009 | Emily | 6 comments | Continued
