What to Buy and What Not to Buy During Memorial Day Sales


Updated 05/23/12 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Sales For Memorial Day

Just hearing the word "sales" can stir people up in a frenzy, especially during a holiday weekend. But just because something is discounted during a holiday weekend doesn't always necessarily mean it's actually a good deal. Dealnews, a site that scours the web for the best deals, gives the lowdown on the best and worst deals to expect this Memorial Day weekend. Best Deals: Apparel. Spring Read more

Bang For Your Buck: 7 Creative $3 Starbucks Concoctions


Updated 05/23/12 5:38 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Cheap Starbucks Drinks

If you're looking to spend a little less at Starbucks, then there are plenty of cheaper options. (We always love opportunities that make the most of our money.) But if you want something unique and aren't willing to splurge, then what? Well, you can still be daring and opt for creative options that aren't always advertised on the menu. Here are a few awesome drinks shared with us by a Starbucks Read more

17 Affordable Presents For Dad


Updated 05/24/12 3:39 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Affordable Father's Day Gifts

Father's Day is coming up in less than a month, and showing your appreciation for the favorite guy in your life doesn't have to be pricey. You can prove to your dad that the lessons he taught you about money are still holding strong! Here are 17 heartwarming gifts that will display plenty of thoughtfulness without breaking the bank. Read more

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more

13 Gifts Any Graduate Will Appreciate


Updated 05/18/12 11:16 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Useful Graduation Gifts

It's graduation time! This also means a time for buying graduating family members or friends gifts for accomplishing one of the many milestones of life. I asked a few of my graduating friends what they would want as presents and it seems that most of the gifts are tailored with job hunting in mind. It's not surprising since finding employment is the most pressing item on any graduate's mind right Read more

10 Items That Will Make Your Clothes Last Longer


Updated 05/16/12 11:55 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Make Clothes Last Longer

We spend time trying to save money on shopping for clothing, but what will really help us save is learning how to lengthen the life of the clothes we already have. LearnVest gives tips on how to make our clothing last longer. After spending time thinking about how to maximize our wardrobes and analyzing what our clothes say about us, we've got our eyes on making our closets as cute and Read more

10 Affordable Etsy Gifts For Your Teacher Pals


Updated 05/09/12 9:53 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cheap Gifts For Teachers

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and a time to show the teachers in your life some appreciation by gifting them with a meaningful token. Being a teacher can be a tough job, so show your appreciation to those who have the venerable occupation of educating and improving minds. Read on for 10 very personal and creative finds from Etsy that any teacher would love. Read more

10 Grocery Deals That Trick You Into Spending More


Updated 05/08/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fake Grocery Store Deals

To help you avoid an expensive grocery bill, Business Insider shares grocery deals that aren't really deals. These days everyone's trying to make the most of their trip to the grocery store, but it's hard to tell when you're saving big if the grocer is using tricky marketing tactics. RELATED: These Are the Groceries to Buy and Skip at the Warehouse Club We tapped deals expert and founder of the Read more

12 Items You Should Not Buy in Bulk


Updated 05/03/12 1:32 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Items Not to Buy in Bulk

When grocery shopping, there are certain items you should buy in bulk to get that discounted price that will save you money. However, if you pick the wrong items, you may end up wasting cash if you don't use them up before their expiration date. Here are a couple of items you should refrain from buying in bulk: Baking powder. If you don't bake all the time, you might want to skip out on buying Read more