All Posts Tagged With: "Money Saving Tips"
Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Tips
I’ve been thinking lately about how much paper goes to waste during the Holiday season. I know at our past Christmases we’ve had garbage bags full of wrapping paper. According to the Clean Air Council, In the U.S., an additional 5 million tons of waste is generated during the holidays. Four million tons of this is [...]
3Dec2009 | Emily | 1 comment | Continued
10 Earth-Friendly Changes Moms Can Do This Holiday Season
With the help of Elizabeth Rogers, co-author of New York Times bestseller THE GREEN BOOK and author of the upcoming SHIFT YOUR HABIT: EASY WAYS TO SAVE MONEY, SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE, AND SAVE THE PLANET (March 2010), here’s how you can save more than $1000 by going green!
Skip the invites and e-vite! Savings: $20 per [...]
2Dec2009 | Emily | 2 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 are [...]
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 own [...]
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 deals on everything from [...]
