Thrifty Thursday March 15 Amy Hannold I was asked recently, to share a day in my life, as a “Frugalista”.  I’m ready to share the “highs” of saving money and the “lows” of falling off track.  You’ll see that I succeed and fail – hopefully, we’ll learn something from my mistakes. 7:00 AM:  Made smoothies [...]

By: Amy Hannold It’s a new year and this year can be different. What makes that difference happen? We set ourselves up to succeed, and put our best good-faith effort behind them. Think of one or two obstacles you face when you set a resolution to save money. Some might ask, “Where did I fail [...]

Amy Hannold, 247Moms.com Frugal Living Editor Summer is a great time to increase your child’s awareness of money, and the issues related to saving, spending and sharing. Kids have more time on their hands – and they may equate that with spending more of your money. Whether or not allowances are in place in your [...]

by: Amy Hannold, Frugal Living Editor, 247Moms.com Coffee and Tea – If you’ve got to have your coffee, and you want to support your local baristas, map your course. Chart who’s doubling stamps when, and where the “happy hours” are. On your Smartphone or in your glove box notebook, have a list of deals of [...]

Thrifty Thursday Article by Amy Hannold (FamilyTimeandMoney.com) Emergencies can happen at any time. September, appropriately chosen for a change from fair to fall weather, is “National Preparedness Month”. Preparing your family for the unexpected can be easily done in steps, and affordably. The most affordable and most important aspect of Emergency Preparedness is communication. Before [...]