Discover more ways to save money beyond groceries! Explore tips and tricks for cutting costs on various items like sunglasses, car insurance, skis, and more. Start saving in unexpected places.
A friend of mine’s mother recently passed away, and she asked me if there was anything Christmas related that we could do with her mom’s clothes. Her mom was a huge fan of Christmas and went all out when she decorated. She also wore this super comfortable dark green velour tracksuit every year around the…
Car insurance is honestly one of my least favorite bills and I am so happy that I only have to pay it twice a year right now. I recently started wondering if I could save any money on my current car insurance rate. I read a ton of articles and all the information they gave…
Sometimes being a parent means that you need to learn skills that you never knew existed. My oldest son is now 5 years old, and in that time I feel that I have earned my Toy Surgeon License. I have repaired a great number of boo-boos and ouchies that have afflicted various stuffed animals. My…
Having a jacket that you can’t zip up during the wintertime just stinks. If it’s your favorite, most comfortable and warmest jacket, that is just the worst! So, this jacket is technically my husband’s jacket, but I love it and wear it often. When the zipper snagged and eventually broke a 4-inch section off, I…
For some families, Easter is a huge celebration and also a fairly large expense. Even though it is not as expensive as Christmas, it is still a holiday that can easily add up to a lot of money. For the year 2021, the National Retail Federation estimates that the average American family will spend $179.70…
For the last few years, capsule wardrobes have become a very trendy and popular movement. I am not one to chase trends, but this one is actually an amazing idea to get organized and to save money. Did you know that the average household spends around $1900 a year on clothing? That is about $161…
Porches are made for enjoying time outdoors. I am a huge fan of relaxing in the shade on a beautiful day. My mom has the cutest porch and it is decorated in such a unique Old Florida style. Her porch is so inviting and has a zillion places to sit and chill out. Recently she…
It’s a beautiful day to sit around in your favorite sweatpants or pajamas, but you notice that the drawstring is broken or just missing! Oh no! I have a few comfortable house lounging pants that just lost their string. Did the washing machine and dryer eat it? I may never know. So what happens next?…