Babycakes goes off to preschool
My youngest child — my very last baby — began preschool this week.
View ArticleSpare change and holidays (yes, already)
How many of you save coins in a jar at home or work?
View ArticlePinching pennies pays off for Q-C
It’s fun to hear from so many of you about your “piggy banks” full of spare change.
View ArticleCash helps keep tabs on your spending
A friend of mine mentioned the other day that she and her husband — married only a year now — are on the “cash-only budget” system.
View ArticleHandmade gifts are both special, inexpensive
Although I love my family and friends dearly (I really do!), I just can’t afford to spend a fortune buying elaborate birthday gifts for all of them.
View ArticleIt’s autumn, time to clean your closet
The weather is turning colder, and my soon-to-be-4-year-old daughter has hit a growth spurt.
View ArticleIs your house ready for winter?
We’ve been spoiled by perfect autumn weather over the past few weeks, especially when it comes to our energy bill.
View ArticleFree tickets to the Putnam
This is one of the coolest freebies I've heard about in a long time.
View ArticleImproving gas mileage can be easy
Several months ago, my husband and I bought a "new-to-us" used vehicle that shows off its fuel economy capability on a screen built into the dashboard.
View ArticleA reader gives gift of coupons
It's exciting to get mail, especially when it's not a bill.
View ArticleShe’s eager to share Black Friday adventures
Are you still basking in the glow of your money-saving adventures on Black Friday? I'd love to hear about them.
View ArticleGrocery store trip changes woman’s view of holidays
A trip to the grocery store completely changed Debbie Joynt's way of thinking about the holidays. And it's all because she drove past a homeless man who was shivering in the cold. "I've been noticing a...
View ArticlePlant your Christmas tree
Some people really inspire me to try harder, think bigger and remember that the world is much bigger than my little corner of it.
View ArticleNow it’s Christmas recovery time
For those of you who celebrated Christmas over the weekend, how do you feel today?
View ArticleNew year, a new start financially
Do want to get a tighter hold on your spending in this new year?
View ArticlePost-holiday deals are put on the backburner
For the first time in a long while, I didn't rush out to hit the Christmas clearance racks after the holidays.
View ArticleFeeling ill? At least you could save some money
My entire family fell like dominoes, one by one, knocked out by sickness last week.
View ArticleMake-your-own makeup
If you wear makeup, or know someone who does, you might enjoy this money-saving tip.
View ArticleYou can save when you buy local
People often assume that national chain discount stores always offer lower prices than locally owned stores.
View ArticleKeep up the great work, folks
One of the things in life that's certain is things change.
View ArticleFamily of six seeks home beyond their van
The 12-year-old girl's little freckled nose wrinkles up when she smiles.
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