Let’s be honest: even those of us who have successfully cleared the junk out of our lives have stuff. It might be easier for someone living out of a backpack to keep track of her stuff, but the fact is that we all have clutter in our lives. And, no matter how much stuff any […]
I used to tell my kids I was too old for concerts, mostly because the idea of shelling out $100 for tickets just didn’t seem reasonable. As the prices of concert tickets kept climbing, there was no way to even consider attending. Finally, a band I really liked came in to town, and it was […]
When I mentioned to a colleague that my husband and I planned to diaper our son in cloth, she looked at me as if I were crazy and wished me the best of luck. I shouldn’t have been surprised by her reaction—there really is no contest in terms of convenience when you compare cloth with […]
Unless you are one of the unique individuals, like my son, who never eats breakfast, chances are you start every day with this meal. Name brand cereals, food bars, and protein drinks can cost a bundle, especially if you get individually-wrapped items. Here are a few ways to save some money on this essential meal […]
You can spend a fortune on cologne/perfume if you aren’t careful, and frankly, it just isn’t worth it. People get very attached to a particular scent – and that’s fine – but that isn’t a good way to save. Having a few different scents in your palate will increase your chances of finding what you […]
Purchasing fabric for sewing, crafting, or any other use can be an expensive endeavor. Some upholstery materials can cost well over $75 a yard. This doesn’t mean you are consigned to the bargain bin each time you want to sew; it just means you have to be smart with your money. Here are a number […]
