I know, I know. You have heard it a hundred times already. The best way to save money is to buy used. Shop the thrift stores for a good bargain. Like many shoppers in retail stores, you are leery of making a used purchase. Maybe you like the idea of purchasing something used, but you are not sure where to start. You think about it, but you are afraid of quality equaling price, so you just do not do it. {Read More}
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School lunch prices are on the rise, and to be honest, the food quality isn’t. I think that, no matter your budget, your child should get to pack his or her lunch if that’s what is best for your family. These frugal lunch ideas are sure to get the ball rolling so you can create your own lunch idea list. Whether there are no dietary restrictions, you’re vegetarians, or you need gluten-free ideas, I’ve compiled a list for everyone! Feel {Read More}
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If you have a Slowcooker then you have a great way to make healthy meals and save yourself a lot of time and money. The Slowcooker allows you to prepare a meal in the morning and come home to something that is ready to eat. For those who have never used one before, however, this seemingly simple task can seem daunting. All you have is a large ceramic bowl in a heating sleeve. How do you turn that into a meal? {Read More}
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If your child has shown interest in participating in sports, theater, art class, dance, etc, there’s no nice way to put it: You’re in for a financial drain. Sports and other extracurricular activities cost far more than you think. Participation fees, uniforms, equipment, unforeseen fees, everything adds up very quickly. While you won’t completely cut out the cost, you can at least save money. However, if you are stuck with an art class that requires certain brand name art supplies {Read More}
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So you’ve made a budget and you feel confident about it. But after your first month or two of trying to follow your budget, you realize that the money isn’t going quite as far as you expected. Avoid these seven common budgeting errors! 1. Not giving yourself enough flex room Being too rigid in your budget can make it impossible for you to stick to it. You need to include fun money and a little wiggle room in your budget {Read More}
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