How to Have a Great Halloween on a Budget

Because I run so many different sites it helps to have a team of writers that assist me with fresh and relevant content for all of you! This post is brought to you by Lindsay Z.! She is a good friend, and the wife of my blogging Partner Drew Z. You will see a mix and match of articles coming from her, Drew, and myself from time to time. While most of their articles will be focused on saving money, most of mine will be focused on making more money. Please welcome Lindsay in the comments and your … [Read more...]

Host Your Own Easy Fall Paint Party

By Justin Weinger 8 Comments

Confession: I'm no Bob Ross! But I have gone to quite a few paint parties with a variety of different instructors and there were some basic tips I've learned. Use these tips and you'll be able to paint on your own or instruct your own paint party. … [Read more...]

DIY Natural Eye Makeup Remover

By Justin Weinger 11 Comments

I decided to experiment with making DIY natural eye makeup remover out of pure necessity. I was just about to run out of the name brand natural-ish eye makeup remover and thought the $20 price tag attached to it could be better invested in buying some Castile soap, which I could use to make many other homemade products in the future. … [Read more...]

6 Healthy and Inexpensive DIY Snacks Using Bananas

By Justin Weinger 9 Comments

My family is in love with this post right now because they were the recipients of all my creations. These are tried and true DIY snacks using bananas that your family will enjoy, too! … [Read more...]

Save Money With At-Home Haircuts

By Justin Weinger 14 Comments

You can save money with at-home haircuts. But first, let me say this – I have never been trained to cut hair and I certainly don't cut my own hair. This post is not going to teach you any fancy hair cuts because I am very much a novice. I have only given my children simple cuts. What I am going to tell you is that you can do a basic clipper cut at home with no experience at all. Growing up, my mom cut our hair and gave my brother a buzz cut; I think he may still get his hair cut from her. It … [Read more...]

Stuff Every Cheapskate Needs On Hand For Quick Fixes

By Justin Weinger 1 Comment

When you are both accident-prone and the mother of three young boys, stuff gets broken. And then there's all the stuff that just wears out before it should. You could go out and replace stuff with new. Or you could save a ton of money and make do by making sure you have the stuff every cheapskate needs on hand for quick fixes. … [Read more...]

Making Your Own Hummingbird Food

By Justin Weinger 11 Comments

Making your own hummingbird food is quick, cheap and easy. Sure, you can buy hummingbird food that you can mix up for a couple dollars or the pre-made stuff for about $5 a bottle, but that hummingbird food has dyes in it that are not good for the hummingbirds. Some people like the idea of the red color because it has been used in the marketing of bird feeders so much, but it's much better to make your own. … [Read more...]