We’ve already had a number of days that have neared 100°F. It won’t be long before we are crossing that threshold! We’re always pinching pennies in my household, so I’m considering how to save money as we face the sweltering days of summer. When cooling the home It’s typical for electric bills to spike during the summer months because … [Read more...] about Ways to Save Money this Summer
Managing Finances
8 of the Best Foods to Buy In Bulk
Buying foods in bulk can be a great way to save a bit of money on your grocery bill. However, it’s not wise to purchase all of your foods in bulk. Some foods spoil so quickly that it’s nearly impossible to use bulk quantities of them before they go bad. Other foods cost the same whether purchased in small or large quantities, so there’s … [Read more...] about 8 of the Best Foods to Buy In Bulk
Ways to Save Money This Spring
This winter has been one of the most unusual ones I can recall. We had snow (more than once) and several days of freezing temperatures. This is quite unusual here on the Texas Gulf Coast! Though I’m certain we’ll be complaining about the heat soon enough, most of us are glad to see the arrival of spring. We have different needs in cold … [Read more...] about Ways to Save Money This Spring
Ways to Save Money this Winter
Though winter technically happens every year, it doesn’t always feel like we have winter here on the Texas Gulf Coast. However, this year we’ve had a number of cold days and it’s even snowed! We have different needs in cold weather than we have in warm weather. Because we’re always pinching pennies in my household, I’ve been considering … [Read more...] about Ways to Save Money this Winter
Unconventional Places to Shop for Christmas Gifts
Cyber Monday (which is today) is much more my speed than Black Friday. I’m not a fan of shopping with hordes of people, so I’m more than happy to do my Christmas shopping from my couch. Of course, popular brick-and-mortar department stores and online retailers like Amazon aren’t the only places we can shop for Christmas gifts. There are … [Read more...] about Unconventional Places to Shop for Christmas Gifts
6 Ways You’re Wasting Money Without Realizing It
Many of us are careful about how we spend our money because we’re on tight budgets. We use various strategies to cut back on spending, including clipping coupons, shopping sales, and eating out infrequently. Unfortunately, there are a number of less noticeable ways that many of us waste money. Here are six of these. Wastes of money you … [Read more...] about 6 Ways You’re Wasting Money Without Realizing It
10 Money Wasters at the Grocery Store
A couple of weeks ago we considered a number of cheap and nutritious foods that are great purchases for those of us who are pinching pennies. In contrast to these foods, there are a number of grocery items—including many with relatively low prices—that are wastes of money. Let’s consider these and their budget-friendly … [Read more...] about 10 Money Wasters at the Grocery Store
10 Really Cheap Foods that Are Also Really Nutritious
Keeping the grocery bill low is a challenge. It seems like this is especially true when I’m trying to purchase nutritious foods for my family. However, the reality is that healthy foods aren’t always expensive. By purchasing several unprocessed or minimally processed foods and cooking with them at home, we can save a lot of money and feed … [Read more...] about 10 Really Cheap Foods that Are Also Really Nutritious
