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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
Friday Five: Five ways to lower your grocery bill
It’s so easy to blow your budget by grocery shopping when you’re distracted. Here’s a quick list of tactics for bringing home what you need – and only what you need – from the market. Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen Sink
Tagged Friday five, groceries, lowering bills, reducing spending, saving money, shopping, strategies
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Friday Five: Timers to the Rescue!
Who knew that something as annoying as an alarm clock could become a harried parent’s best friend? Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen Sink
Tagged chores, housework, making things easier, secret weapons, shopping, strategies
Back-to-School Swimsuits and other Mommy Magic
Should you buy ahead at end-of-season sales? Yes. And no. But mostly yes. Continue reading
Posted in The Closet
Tagged clothes, little kids, preschooler, sales, school-aged kids, shopping, spending, stocking up, strategies
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