By: Amy Hannold 24/7 MOMS Frugal Living Editor I was meeting with a friend of mine yesterday, helping her find some ways to save money. I brought my favorite books, coupon club handouts, and some printed resources I love to share. I was ready to get her motivated. As I began to show her the [...]
1. It’s All in the Visuals Children tend to be visual learners. Hang up a savings goal chart, like an empty thermometer or table, that they can fill in as they reach their goal. For older children, have them create a ‘Wish List’ of items they want with the cost included. These visual reminders will [...]
By: Amy Hannold Whatever the weather where you are, the calendar has announced that spring has begun. Stores are filled with spring wear and gardening items galore. How can you get the best deals? Compare and/or Shop Online: Use a price comparison site such as pricegrabber.com to either shop from home (which could save you [...]
Hired magicians, bounce house rentals, professional bakery cakes and personalized party favors have become common experiences when our children attend birthday parties. What ever happened to a batch of simple homemade cupcakes and a game of pin the tail on the donkey? Not only have children’s birthday parties gone from simple to extravagant but they [...]
By: Amy Hannold 24/7 Moms Frugal Living Editor February 19-26, 2012, is “America Saves Week”, an annual reminder that contrary to cultural encouragement to build debt, we should instead be saving money. Growing personal wealth and financial stability is good for the present and the future, especially in families with children. The America Saves Week [...]
By: Amy Hannold Frugal Living Editor A question was posted recently on a local parenting group forum: “What do you spend on groceries every month?” As the discussion went on, several posts were published, all with varying answers. I think we are asking the wrong question. Comparing monthly spending amounts of two different families can [...]
The heart and flower celebrations may be over and your Valentines may have been delivered but don’t stop thinking red and pink until you head out to your local big box stores, drug stores and grocery stores for great deals on their Valentine’s Day clearance sales – there are so many great buys and ways [...]
By: Amy Hannold – Frugal Living Editor Around the House: Dress in Layers, adding a sweater before you turn the heat up. Replace and/or clean furnace filters for health and efficiency. Check doors for drafts, applying weather stripping where needed. Kids and adults can learn more about reducing energy use (and cutting the power bill [...]
With three kids in college my book-buying bill throughout the year seems to increase with each quarter or semester of classes. Teaching my kids that there are alternative ways to buy books has been a goal and process and has led me to discover six ways to save when purchasing college textbooks: click hereto read [...]
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