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Ways To Save & Frugal Tips

Learn how to save on travel, ways to save money, great money-saving DIY ideas and more! Here’s all the information you need to know on how to save money, the 52 week money challenge and great money saving tips!

How To Have A Luxury Vacation On A Shoe String Budget

Everyone is always asking the question of How To Have A Luxury Vacation On A Shoe String Budget.  The quickest answer is to not expect it to happen easily, or to be simple.  However, anyone can be able to have an amazing luxury vacation on even a small budget.  Work and think outside the box …

Easy Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas Using Recycled Items

These easy Christmas gift wrap ideas using recycled items will help you to give a gorgeous gift presentation while saving money. I love receiving unique gifts, but it’s even better when they come wrapped in something totally fun and awesome! Upcycling or recycling other items around the house to gift items is a great choice …

A List of Christmas Gift Ideas for kids - 100 Free or Frugal Christmas Gifts For Kids

As a parent, you want to give your kids the best presents, but you can’t always afford that. These 100 Free Or Frugal Christmas Gifts For Kids are going to easily fit into your budget. Some items are free when you make them yourself. Other items on the list are frugal and under the $5-$10 …

5 Easy Ways to Save on Holiday Lights

Do you love lighting your house up for the holidays? If so, you may have spent a small fortune in the past buying all of those twinkle lights. This season, save yourself a little cash when you try these 5 easy ways to save on holiday lights. These ideas for saving on holiday lights will …

Money Saving Trends This Year

We are always trying to increase our savings while staying in budget, and these 5 Money Saving Trends This Year are a great way to make that happen. Whether you are trying to save to pay off debt, or to build a savings and retirement these are great options for your family to try. Saving …

7 Splurges Every Family Should Make

While we are all about saving money, there are some things in life just worth spending a bit on. These 7 Splurges Every Family Needs To Make are excellent examples of ways you can spend your money wisely. Some items are big splurges, others shouldn’t ever be thought of otherwise and a few might surprise …

10 Ways To Shop Smart At Whole Foods

I love shopping at my local Whole Foods, and these 10 Ways To Shop Smart At Whole Foods are my personal list. These tips have helped me manage being overwhelmed in a store full of amazing products, all while keeping in my grocery budget. If you have a Whole Foods near you, don’t hesitate to …

5 Things You're Spending The Wrong Money On

These 5 Things You’re Spending The Wrong Money On may surprise you. It’s time to really focus your income to pay off debt, build a vacation fund or invest for the future. If you plan to really make changes in your finances, then you need to make sure you are truly focused and spending money …

How To Save Money On Starbucks

We are all Starbucks addicts around here, and while it is a splurge it is one we are happy to make.  These tips for How To Save Money On Starbucks will help you to keep up your habit even when you are trying to eliminate extra expenses.  Giving yourself a fun little treat every now …

20 Things You Should Always Buy At The Dollar Store

These 20 Things You Should Always Buy At The Dollar Store are a great way to keep your budget low.  With so many $1 and $.99 shops cropping up everywhere, this list is a great one to keep in mind when shopping at your local dollar store.  So many times you think it is just …

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins with Cranberry

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins with Cranberry It’s almost fall. Well, it feels like fall right about now here in Michigan. And with fall comes everything PUMPKIN!  Here’s a super easy recipe to put together to get your chocolate and pumpkin craving fix in one recipe! And if you love Pumpkin, be sure to check out …