One of the best ways to save money and time in the grocery store is to shop with an organized list.I'll be quick to admit that while I usually shop with a grocery list, it's not always organized. But I've discovered a new service that will help you manage everything from menu planning to grocery shopping, and, best of all, it's free!ZipList is a free online service that helps you manage your grocery shopping list. You can add or delete items from your list with your computer, smartphone, … [Read more...]
Save Money & Time: Make Your Own Baby Food
Confession time: I bought lots of jarred baby food for my oldest boy. And sometimes I didn't have any coupons. But then I had twin boys and saw the light.It's so much cheaper to make your own baby food and better for your kids, too.Interested in making your own baby food? Check out my guest post Save Money & Time by Making Your Own Baby Food at SC Johnson Family Economics.I'm sure you'll find a few helpful tips for getting started on feeding your baby wholesome, homemade … [Read more...]
Can You Help? What To Do With Old Crib Parts?
It's official! All of my boys are out of cribs, thanks in part to the latest round of crib recalls. I now have an old crib (with a drop side) that is in such a well-used state that it needs to be retired and another crib that will be parted out when I get my repair kit through the recall.So now I have all of these crib parts and am wondering what to do with them.It seems like a tragedy to just toss all of that wood. I know I can save the bolts and screws and castors... but for … [Read more...]
Free Tips for Organizing Your Child
Ever wish you had time to read a book? The days of being able to pamper yourself with a nice long read aren't over.... the key is to break it into smaller chunks.Check out Daily Lit, which sends out short segments of books based on your schedule. There are thousands of free titles available and other titles are available for a reasonable cost.Right now you can get a free download of "Organizing the Disorganized Child: Tips and Tricks" by Martin L. Kutscher and Marcella Moran. … [Read more...]
Latest Coupon System Seems to Be Working
Like most serious couponers, I've struggled to find a coupon organization system that works.I think I finally have a system I can live with! It's not perfect, but it works for me. Since some of you have asked about my system, I thought I'd tell you about how I clip and organize my numerous coupons.Each week, I take some time to look through the Sunday coupon inserts. I clip all of the coupons for products I know I will absolutely use if I found a good deal on them (diaper coupons are a good … [Read more...]
My Coupon System isn’t Working
Late last year, I wrote about my new coupon binder and how excited I was to use it. This was going to be the thing to keep my coupons organized. Well, it's not. My current coupon system isn't working. I realized this after I spent a couple of hours lugging my giant coupon binder around, only to realize that nearly all of the coupons in it were expired!I realized that I just don't have the time to cut all the coupons from three newspapers (sometimes more if my mom gives me her coupon inserts), … [Read more...]
Homemade Gift Ideas
Pull out the hot-glue gun and felt! It's time to make some homemade gifts for the holidays!Now, for the record, I will be the first to admit: I am not craft or creative. But I can find my way around the internet, and I know there are lots of other folks who are crafty AND creative and can help me come up with frugal gift ideas.Here are a few basic frugal gift ideas that I have done in the past:Photo gifts such as calendars, scrapbooks, t-shirts, and collages.Gifts-in-a-jar. I've made all kinds … [Read more...]
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