13th September 2005
The Common Misconception: Auto auctions are only open to
car dealers.
The Surprising Truth: Anyone with the right resources can
participate in the same auctions as the dealers!
Think about it. How much could you save if you bypassed
the dealer...
25th July 2005
The modern kitchen would not be complete without a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave, and a coffee maker. As fixtures in one of the most important rooms in the house, these appliances are on the forefront of the battle for greater convenience and lower e...
23rd May 2005
Many children have completed a leaf collection for a school project, it can be a lot of fun for their siblings, parents and grandparents too. And it's practically free! So, here's a great idea for Fall - just think how pretty an Autumn array of red, orang...
23rd May 2005
There are lots of ways to save money on school supplies for your children each Fall, but the most important factors for saving a bundle here are planning and patience. Yes, that's right, I said patience. And I don't mean just a normal amount of patience...
23rd May 2005
A complete guide for saving money while traveling by car. Also includes my best tips for keeping the children happy during the trip (broken down by age groups).
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Even if your personal budget is extremely tight, you can still take a break and ...
23rd May 2005
We saved a small fortune by doing these two things with our first child, and it's not as hard as you might think!
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When I gave birth to our first child almost 14 years ago, my husband and I were just about flat broke. Not only did we use clot...
23rd May 2005
This article is for all the moms, dads, grandparents and childcare providers who are trying to stretch their dollars and still provide fun activities and supplies for the children. Below you will find 20 recipes for homemade art supplies including play d...
23rd May 2005
Price Books: You have probably heard about them, or read about them in budgeting articles. But what exactly is a Price Book?
A Price Book is a powerful tool used by smart shoppers to help them save money. It is a practical technique used to record pri...
23rd May 2005
HomeMade Vanilla Extract tastes much better than store-bought, and it is very easy to make at home.
I have heard that the imitation vanilla that is sold in our supermarkets is nothing more than a by-product from petroleum companies. Instead of being d...
23rd May 2005
Keep a positive attitude
When you succeed at saving money you are helping yourself. Pat yourself on the back for meeting your goals. Remember that just because you have determined to live by a budget, does not mean that you are "cheap".
Be content w...
