Saving money is an art. The more you know, the more you save. But you’re a busy mom. You don’t have time to scour the web for articles to help you when you’re just looking to save on one topic.
Welcome to the Saving Money Topical Resource Guide! This quick guide will tell you everything you need to know, all broken out by the topics you want to learn the most about to start saving money NOW!
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Saving Money Topical Resource Guide
Shopping:
I know it seems like an oxymoron- save while shopping? But, there are justsome things we all have to buy. For the things you need to purchase, you might as well save money while doing so!
37 Reasons to Shop Online (should be titled, how I save so much money shopping online!)
If you shop at Target, a Target Redcard Debit Card is a must! You get 5% off your order EVERY time you use it!
Ebates – Shopping with Ebates earns you $$ for shopping!
Paypal debit card. I use my Paypal debit card as a checking account, basically. I don’t have to balance AND they give me 1% cash back to boot on every purchase I make (when selecting “credit” when paying either online or in the stores).
How to Get Household Products Free Without Coupons
Food:
We all have to eat, and food is one of the few items in our budgets we can really control! Here are some ways you can save on your food bill.
One Simple Trick Saves $125/Week On Groceries
3 Biggest Tricks to Save Money on Meat
Save on Groceries with Portion Control
Save Money on the Holiday Meal
Freezer to Save Time and Money
106 Top Tips Save on Groceries
How I Feed My Family of 5 on $100 or Less Each Month {The Fundamental Home}
Babies/Kids:
I know I go counter-culture when I say this, but kids aren’t really that expensive to raise…at least how I do it. Here are some articles to help you save money with your kids.
10 Secrets to the Best Prices on Diapers {Passion for Savings}
10 Brilliant (and Doable) Ways to Save $1000s on Baby Costs {The Krazy Coupon Lady}
Home Decor:
Everyone wants their home to not only be comfortable, but a beautiful place that represents you and your family! You can have a fabulous home on less! Here’s how I do it.
Create an Elegant Nursery on a Budget
Where to Find Budget Friendly Decor
How to Create an Elegant Home on Less
How to Decorate a Home on a Budget with Fashion Accessories
Best Furniture Upcycle Ideas on Pinterest {Follow my board}
How to Decorate on a Tight Budget {The Bold Abode}
7 Stores You Need to Shop When Decorating on a Budget {Passionate Penny Pincher}
The Kitchen:
Kitchens can be a place where you spend A LOT of money if you are not careful! Here are some ways to spend less in your kitchen.
Money Saving Gadgets Every Frugal Home Needs
How to Remodel Your Kitchen on a Budget
Beauty/Personal Care:
A lot of women spend massive amounts of money on beauty, but you can still look amazing on less. Here’s how.
Natural Highlights for 25 Cents
50+ Essential Oil DIY Recipes (using things you have around your house!)
Bills/Utilities:
I wrote a whole book on how to reduce your power bill- by up to 50%! Read it here, How to Dramatically Reduce Your Power Bill in 60 Days. Here are some other great resources to lower your bills.
20 Ways to Save Money on Your Monthly Bills
How to Start a Budget When You Suck at Budgeting {Busy Budgeter}
Car/Vehicle:
The driving and operating costs of owning a car can be expensive. Here are some ways you can cut down the costs.
Why You Should Drive Your Car Until it Dies
Are there any other topics you’d love to see covered?
Hi Sarah, I’m new to your blog and spent a couple of hours one day devouring your archives. I’m a fan! I shared this post on Twitter and will link to it tomorrow on my blog. Great stuff.
Thank you Carrie. I’m so glad you like it and thank you for linking and sharing! <3
I do most of my shopping online as well. Unless it’s a last minute purchase, usually I just buy it online using Ebates to get cash back. Another thing that saves us money is evaluating our budget every 2 months. Every two months we go through our budget and see if there are any areas we can reduce or if we don’t need that part of our budget anymore. We’ve cut hundreds from our budget by doing this.
That’s great Lindsey. Continually looking for ways to save is definitely a great idea; I totally agree. I love that you do that! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
This is such an extensive list! I love all of your frugal home decor ideas. I find myself frequenting thrift shops and flea markets more and more because I just can’t make myself pay full price. Your furniture upcycling board on Pinterest is right up my alley 🙂
Glad you like it Amie…I can’t pay retail on most things either. 🙂
Wow…you’ve covered pretty much everything! I need to look into getting a PayPal debit card. I get paid a lot through PayPal and then have to transfer it to my bank to use it. This would save me the hassle!
It really would Lisa. I love my Paypal debit card. I have almost all my bills set up to automatically come off of it, so I earn cash back (1%) on all my monthly bills, shopping, etc…it adds up. Better than a savings account interest rate, I tell ya that! 🙂