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Saving on School Supplies
Ready or not, for those of you with kids in school – or going to school for the first time – it’s time to turn your attention to preparations for the coming year.
There are deals to be had and bargains to be found everywhere when it comes to school supplies, but even so without utilizing a few tricks and strategies your purchases can quickly add up and infringe upon other earmarks in your back-to-school budget.
In our latest dispatch, Wendy shares a few tips from a seasoned veteran, followed by some advice for those of you who may not be able to afford some or all of the items on your child’s back-to-school list. Continue reading
Posted in Classroom, Wallet
Tagged back to school, Budget, household budget, kids, saving money, school supplies, school-aged kids, shopping, strategies
Curbing the Splurge: Four Constructive Ways to Spend Found Money
Does it surprise you that I have a list called ‘Things to Spend Money On in Case of Unexpected Funds’? Of course I do. Here are a few categories on that list. Continue reading
Posted in Wallet
Tagged Budget, careful spending, household budget, how to spend, overtime checks, saving money, strategies
Displaying Adaptability – Becoming a PTWOHM and Embracing my Slow Cooker (Again)
Three things happened to make me rediscover my mini-crockpot; I got exasperated with the price of (and ingredients in) lunch meat, whole pork loins went on sale, and I had a craving for a good cubano sandwich. Continue reading
Friday Five: Speedy Spring Cleaning Chores
Here are five things that I strive to get done every spring. They’re not going to raise your consciousness, but some of them might lower your energy bill, and save you a few trips to the store. Each one should take less than half an hour of hands-on time, so set a timer and do one a night until they’re done. You’ll be glad you did. Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen Sink, The Closet
Tagged Budget, easy spring cleaning, lowering bills, making things easier, reducing spending, spFriday five
Affordable Easter Baskets
For families who want to partake in the Easter basket tradition but find themselves short on cash for baskets or goodies with which to fill them, the following suggestions should help keep costs low and spirits high: Continue reading
Posted in Craft Room, Wallet
Tagged affordable, Budget, easter, Easter crafts, holidays, inexpensive gifts for kids, strategies
