Note: This is the third post in Northern Cheapskate's Back to School Savings series. Please join me this week as I share more tips for saving money as you head back to school. Confession: My kids aren't old enough for me to worry about buying new school clothes.But that doesn't mean I'm not thinking about school clothes shopping already! Especially since my husband the college instructor has been hinting about a new back to school wardrobe for him.So here are my thoughts on how to save … [Read more...]
School Supplies Not Just for School
I love this time of year. I love seeing fresh notebooks, sharp crayons, and little pencil boxes. I haven't been in school (aside from my former job) in 10 years, and my kids are nowhere near old enough for school, and yet, I still LOVE school supplies.That's why I love this time of year. It's a great time to get super cheap pens, pencils, glue sticks, and erasers. I've seen notebooks for 5 cents each, and boxes of pencils for 25 cents. There are also good sales on hand sanitizer, organizers, … [Read more...]
What College Doesn’t Teach You Can Cost You
I've been out of college for some time now, but each spring, I still reflect back on the time around my graduation. It was a happy time, full of promise, and yet, it was full of unknowns.What I've realized over the years is what college doesn't teach you can cost you.College doesn't prepare you for life on your own. Sure, college gives you a lot of great information. You learn skills you'll be able to use throughout your career. But it doesn't prepare you for the loneliness of life on your … [Read more...]
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