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House Plant Tips

It doesn’t have to be difficult to have beautiful houseplants if you follow a few tips. I should know. In this household, we have the ability to kill a cactus. No matter how hard we tried, we always wound up with either dead plants or plants that made a real mess in our house. But we have learned a few tips along the way that help. Here they are: 1) To prevent the soil from leaking out of the bottom of potted plants when you water them, simply place a coffee filter in the bottom of the pot or planter. … Continue reading →

Money Saving Trends

Like anything else, there are trends when it comes to saving money. Are you keeping up with the status quo? Check the list of current money saving trends to find out. Retirement Savings: In years past, most individuals didn’t think much about their retirement savings. Companies often offered nice pension plans and for those that didn’t have that, Social Security was a given. In today’s times, Social Security is uncertain and most businesses don’t offer any sort of large pension. This has opened the door for consumers to create their own retirement savings accounts – with 401k programs and IRAs … Continue reading →

Are You Considering Moving in with Your Parents to Save Money?

There are various financial reasons that you may consider moving in with your parents for a short period of time. Usually it involves saving for a house or paying for college. It may be so that you can get out of debt more quickly. It can be very difficult to move into someone else’s household. It can also cause strain on an otherwise good relationship. If this is a choice that you feel you need to make here are five tips to help make the process more positive. 1) You need to sit down and set up boundaries. This includes … Continue reading →

Top 10 Grocery-Saving Tips

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The cost for feeding a family can vary from one household to the next by as much as hundreds of dollars every month. Why is there such a large spectrum in the amount that we all pay for food? Wouldn’t you like to be one of those people that pay the least amount of money possible on groceries? Anyone can reduce his or her grocery bill: check out these 10 tips for great ways to learn how. For more information, click on the articles listed underneath each grocery tip. 10. Take advantage of loss leaders In order to get you … Continue reading →

The ABC’s of Frugal Living: 26 Tips to Live a More Frugal Life

The ABC’s of Frugal Living – 26 Tips to Live a More Frugal Life The frugal living blog at families.com is chock full of great information to help you live a more frugal lifestyle. We all strive to save money and the bloggers in this category are here to help. A: Amazing Dates Have a date night for less! New Cheap Date Ideas A Cheap And Fun Date Idea It’s Date Night Date Night On a Budget B: Budgeting Make a plan and stick to it. Be sure you watch where your money goes each month and try to do … Continue reading →

Recycle for Great Savings

There are tons of resources you can use to help you find ways to recycle many of the items you have around the house. I’ve written a few articles about recycling different odds and ends, which you can read in the Home and Garden Blog, if you are interested. You might be surprised to learn all the things you can do with a plastic milk jug or a soda bottle. Recycling: Make Useful Household Items Recycling: Make Useful Yard and Garden Items Recycling: More Useful Yard and Garden Items There are also books, magazines, and websites that are devoted to … Continue reading →

Gas Tank Getaway: Six Flags Great America

Don’t let high gas prices keep you home this summer.  There’s no need to sweat it out in your backyard when extreme family fun is less than a tank of gas away. If you live in Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan or Illinois, a mecca of mind-blowing adventure awaits at Six Flags Great America.  The popular theme park is located in Gurnee, Illinois; less than an hour’s drive from Chicago, Milwaukee, and a host of other major Midwestern cities. Great America’s convenient location is a major timesaver, but the savings don’t stop there.  In addition to banking gas money, you can continue … Continue reading →

Seven Things You Should Never Buy at the Grocery Store

There are certain items in the grocery store that will tend to cost you to spend more money than you should. Cut these ten thing out of your grocery store shopping on a regular basis in order to get the most for your money. 1. Cut up fruit and vegetables. You’ll pay much more for fruit and vegetables that have been pre-cut. While these items can certainly be convenient, it usually isn’t worth the premium price plus the shorter shelf life. If you really want your produce already processed, see if there is a version in the frozen food aisle. … Continue reading →

Many Uses of a Dryer Sheet

When it comes to cleaning and taking care of a home, a wide variety of tools can be helpful. But some of those household tools can be expensive, especially if they need constant replacing. I love when a household item can be used for more than one purpose. It stretches your pocketbook and may even improve cleaning. Take for instance a fabric softener sheet (aka dryer sheet). There are so many ways you can use these. For instance you can dust with one. Now I am a big fan of those microfiber cloths because they are washable and can trap … Continue reading →

Capping Christmas Spending

If there is any time of the year when people tend to bleed through money it’s the holiday season. Fortunately, you don’t have to seek out an emergency transfusion if you play your cards right. When preparing your household budget for the holidays remember to be creative. You don’t need to spend an arm and a leg to lavish your loved ones with unique gifts. If you plan ahead and eliminate the temptation to purchase a slew of last minute gifts, you can save plenty of green. Procrastinating around the holidays typically comes with a hefty price tag, as retailers … Continue reading →