Saving Money on Prescriptions

Have you noticed how expensive prescriptions are getting these days? I’m not sure how anyone can really afford them. I keep saying it, but it is true. Fortunately, there are a couple of tricks that you can use to save money on prescriptions. Here they are. Wal-mart $4 Wal-mart has a promotion in which they charge only $4 for many common prescriptions. Wal-mart lists more than 360 prescriptions that qualify for the discount. To take advantage of this, you can print out the list of medicine names and take it with you the next time you visit the doctor. Very … Continue reading →

Tissues for Less

With the cold and flu season coming on, it is a good idea to keep an eye on how much you may be spending on tissues. I bet you never stopped to think about it, right? Well, read this article to find out all about how you can save on tissues. Square versus rectangle You do actually get fewer tissues in a square box than you do for a rectangular box, and you’ll be paying more per tissue. That is because most people prefer the square boxes for their compact size. There are about half the amount of tissues. If … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Medication

Medication, whether it is prescription or over the counter, seems to be getting more and more expensive these days, even with insurance. The other day, for example, I had to pay full price for a common medication because the number of refills my insurance company allows was up. This got me thinking about some of the ways we can save on medications without compromising our health. Here they are. Try reputable mail order. Some insurance companies require you to get refills filled through mail order, rather than through your neighborhood pharmacy. And even if this doesn’t apply to you, you … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Foaming Soap

Don’t you love those expensive foaming hand soaps? I first came across them at a friend’s home and fell in love with the ease of use, the texture and the smell. The only thing I didn’t love about these soaps is the price. A typical foaming hand soap can cost up to $5 a bottle. And, when you take into consideration the kid factor (meaning that to a small child learning to wash her hands, if one squirt of soap is good, well then five squirts is even better), then you can see how expensive these foaming soaps are to … Continue reading →

It’s “That Time of the Month” to Save Money

Last spring I went to a local craft fair. As I perused all of the goodies, I saw a booth that was especially charming. They had darling little baby clothes, purses, cloth diapers and cloth wallets. (Okay, at least that’s what I thought *they* were). I picked up the cute little “wallet”. “This is neat”…I said to the woman who created it. “How does this work?” I asked, thinking it was a unique checkbook holder or makeup purse. “It’s a reusable menstrual pad”, she replied. “Oh…wow.” I set it down quickly. I am too old to be embarrassed by “that … Continue reading →

Frugal Cold Treatments

Fighting a cold and don’t want to spend $20 or more on all of those over the counter remedies? Below are some frugal ways to treat a cold. Well, in spite my “germy-phobic” practices of making sure everyone washes their hands and use antibacterial glob, we all came down with a pretty nasty cold. I cringed when my husband called me from work the other day to say that his throat was getting very scratchy. Maybe he brought something home from work. Then again, it could have been that trip to Chuck E Cheese, our first in two years, that … Continue reading →

Frugal Eye Care

It is important to take care of your eyes and get regular eye exams, but that doesn’t mean that eye care has to cost a lot. Here are some frugal strategies for saving money when you take care of your eyes. Know your insurance It is important to know the details of your vision insurance. What will your insurance cover and are there any deadlines you need to know about? Can you get an exam every six month, once a year, once every two years? Will the insurance pay for both contacts and glasses, or will you need to choose? … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Heating Pad

When the aches and pains hit, or on a cold winter’s day, it is so nice to cozy up to a microwave heating pad. But those fancy pads that are sold in stores and mall kiosks everywhere is money that you don’t need to spend. Here are some easy instructions to make your very own. I love this idea, especially since I have been having knee problems from tearing my meniscus (the cartilage material that cushions my knee). It is also great for sore necks and backs or whatever body parts happen to hurt at the moment. We have even … Continue reading →

Frugal Ways To Combat or Eliminate Bad Breath

Bad breath is a problem that many people face. It can be caused by all types of things like eating strongly flavored foods, poor digestion, gum disease and all sorts of other things. But I am not here to tell you how it is caused, I am here to give you some really easy and inexpensive ways to control or completely eliminate bad breath. Chew up some raw or crystallized ginger. It will make your breath smell, oh so sweet. Careful, it’s a little strong, but totally worth it! Everyone knows that peppermint is the preferred breath mint and toothpaste … Continue reading →

A Fall Down the Stairs And Healthcare Savings

Have you been putting off that trip to the doctor because you’ve been so busy with the holidays? I found out this week that if you can get those appointments in before the turning of the new year, you can save big money. There is no doubt health care costs are rising. I shudder every time we have to go to a doctor, and as a mom, I’m usually guilty of putting off my own health care. About two weeks ago, I started developing knee pain. Like anything else, I put it off. Until one day last week when I … Continue reading →