I bet you I know what you're thinking. Your thinking I’m going to say how we should bundle up our clothes and keep the heater down, but if I did, I’d be a hypocrite. You see, I keep my heater at 72. Yup. I know, it’s totally bad. I pay an extra ... READ the POST
Develop Good Habits
Just as there are many bad habits to cut, there are many good habits to attain. Develop Good Habits A couple of my favorites are: ~Turn off the lights when you leave the room. I taught my kids at a very early age to shut off the lights when they ... READ the POST
Let Go of Bad Habits
Why bad habits are bad for your pocketbook. You don’t see too many rich people smoking a pack of cigarettes a day or partying all the time. Those types of activities drain your resources super quick. Cigarettes are up to what, $5 carton now? A ... READ the POST
Save Money on Groceries – Portion Controls No One Will Notice
One of the ways I like to routinely save money is by using portion control with our groceries. It's such a simple thing to do, it reduces our food bill, and my family doesn't notice a difference at all. Save Money on Groceries - Portion Controls No ... READ the POST
Do-It-Right {DIR}
Don't cut corners. Do it right the first time. If you’re going to do those home repairs, fix things, maintenance, and such, do it right the first time. Don’t try to cut corners, that usually backfires and doesn’t last long. In my experience when ... READ the POST
Do Not Sign Contracts
Do not sign contracts...never, ever, ever. A good 14 years ago, I signed up for DirecTV satellite service. Well, as they would have it, we would be stuck overpaying with them for over a decade. You see, they make you sign a contract to get their ... READ the POST
Do-It-Yourself {DIY}
We live in an era where we can basically fix anything ourselves. Now, don't bring me your broken car, I do have my limits. ;) But, sites like YouTube or eHow are WONDERFUL tools in our toolbelts to get the job done. A few months ago, my vacuum was ... READ the POST
How to Use Cash for Better Negotiations
When you have money in the bank to pay cash for large purchases, you will end up saving a lot of money, and I’m not even counting the interest from the loan. Recently, my washer broke, and I was in need of a new one. Now, that is something you don’t ... READ the POST
Save Money & Grow Your Own Organic Veggies
If you have an area for a garden, that is awesome. You can utilize it by planting the fruits/veggies your family eats the most of. Some of my favorites are potatoes, tomatoes, celery, carrots, and onions. If you don’t have a dedicated space for a ... READ the POST