savings

Are Convenience Stores Becoming More Convenient?

by Christina Brown July 18, 2008

It used to be that you paid the price for convenience at your local corner gas station. If you ran out of something like milk, you would end up paying anywhere from 50 cents to $1 more for a gallon of the white stuff. But with gas prices reaching an all-time high, convenience stores may [...]

The Communal Sock Drawer

by Christina Brown July 13, 2008

My husband and I have what we affectionately call the communal sock drawer. That’s right, folks. We share socks! Not all socks, just regular white, everyday athletic socks. We do have our own black, navy, tan, and dress socks. We started sharing socks several years ago when I realized that men’s socks were significantly cheaper [...]

How I Shop: A Tutorial for Saving On The Basics

by Christina Brown June 30, 2008

Every so often, people ask me how I am able to save so much money on everyday items. Sometimes it’s the patient customer behind me in line, and other times, it is the sales clerk. Sometimes it’s a curious friend. But they always want to know how I do it. Well, there’s no quick answer. [...]

Saving Money On Food

by Christina Brown June 16, 2008

It’s really easy to lament the high cost of groceries and accept that that’s the way it’s going to be. Or you can take a look in your pantry and freezer and think a little harder about what you could do to stretch your grocery budget. Here are a few ideas to get you started: [...]

Need Help With Diaper Prices?

by Christina Brown June 15, 2008

Need help figuring out when a good deal on diapers is really a good deal? Angie at Baby Cheapskate has come to the rescue! She’s compiled a chart of all the different size packages of Huggies, Pampers and Luvs diapers. This is critical information for those of us who are trying to figure out what [...]

The Walmart Phenomenon

by Christina Brown June 15, 2008

The area I live in is not new to hard economic times. It cycles in and out of recession like it’s a fashion trend. There’s not a lot of shopping because of it. So when the first Walmart Super Center opened in Hibbing about eight years ago, it was THE place to be. It was [...]

Need Help With Savings Goals?

by Christina Brown June 9, 2008

America Saves is a non-profit organization that can help you with your savings goals. When you sign up, you can set goals and receive e-mails designed to help motivate you in reaching those goals. You can also find a local group to connect with like-minded people or learn how to start your own group. The [...]

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