Here in Ohio, the pollen count is high enough to make a dust bunny sneeze. Allergy season is upon us — and that means additional costs in the form of tissues, tissues, and more tissues, not to mention the multiple boxes and bottles of over-the-counter allergy medicines. Here are a few tips to help you […]
As a teenager, I enjoyed going to dances. I liked dancing and hanging out with my friends. And, even though fashion and makeup aren’t things I’ve ever really been into, I still thought it was fun to dress up for formals like prom. With spring comes prom season, and many families are getting ready — […]
Comedian John Pinette jokes that every business has their own loyalty rewards card nowadays. He’s right. You can’t check out at a grocery store, gift store, or gas station without being offered a rewards card application. Is it really worth your time to fill out yet another application for yet another card to tote around […]
Managing your finances well means paying attention to where every single dollar goes. So, it’s time to ask yourself: how much money are you losing to hidden fees? Cell Phone Service Purchasing a new cell phone these days is a very complex process, especially if you care about what you’re being charged for every month. […]
Shopping locally is a popular trend I’ve seen popping up everywhere from Facebook to the local news. This is one of my favorite ways to shop, since I despise visiting most large chain stores. When I drive past a Starbucks to the local family-run coffee shop to get my caffeine fix, I feel better about […]
In recent years, my husband and I have started paying for convenience. Back in the days when we were both in grad school, scraping by with the help of student loans, we did a lot of penny pinching. Now, though, we’re willing to pay for things that are important to us, and one of those […]
