I held out on getting a smartphone for quite awhile. I didn't want the extra expense of a data plan. I didn't want to spend more to purchase a phone. I rarely even talked on my phone and didn't text at all. I basically kept it for emergencies or to find my family when we got separated in stores. Once I finally got that smartphone, I saw how valuable a tool it can be. I've found that your smartphone can help you be a better shopper. How Your Smartphone Can Help You Be a Better … [Read more...]
When you live in northern Minnesota, staying warm in the winter is a top priority. A good pair of winter boots is a necessity. I've learned a few tricks to making shopping for kids winter boots easier over the last decade with my three boys. If you follow this system for shopping for kids winter boots, you'll find great quality boots, save time in the store, and save money, too. … [Read more...]
One of my biggest weaknesses is eating out. It's not that I despise cooking, it's just that sometimes on those chaotic days we all have, I enjoy having other people cook for me. And I enjoy eating food I may not make for myself at home. Because it is something I truly enjoy, I've learned to find ways to save money on eating out so that I can still do it on a budget. Living frugally doesn't mean depriving yourself. It means you have to get creative. … [Read more...]
When it comes to saving money on groceries and household goods, we often talk about all the things we do before we go shopping. But there are things you can do after you've done the shopping that can save you money, too. … [Read more...]
You know the feeling: You run into the store to get just one thing, and pretty soon you're sitting in the car with $40 less in your pocket wondering what the heck happened. Stores depend on you making impulse buys and work hard to make sure you spend lots of money. But there are some simple ways to spend less at stores. It is possible to get out of the store with your wallet intact. … [Read more...]
One of the simplest ways to save on your grocery shopping is by buying store brand items. Because you are just paying for the product and not all of the product package design and marketing of the item, you can easily save 25 percent or more on your purchase. Buying generic goods is one of those no-brainer ways to save on groceries. But did you know that there are ways to save money on store brand groceries and household goods that can save you even more money? … [Read more...]
When it comes to saving on groceries, there are about one million ways to go about it. Unfortunately, some of those ideas take time and effort. So today, I'm going to share my No-Brainer Guide to Saving on Groceries. These are the tips to use when you want to save money on groceries, but lack the time to implement some of the more advanced techniques like couponing or using grocery apps. These are the ideas that, once you get in the habit of doing them become routines that help you save money … [Read more...]