Okay, so I am going to admit something to you, and you’ll probably judge me, but here goes: I wash my ziploc bags and re-use them. I know they are meant to be a one-time use sort of thing, but it just kills me when I haven’t really used them for anything gross {like meat Read More >>
Money Saving Tip: Upcycled Quarter Holders
This fun tip literally saves your money and saves you money! If you use a laundromat, have kids in college or ever have to park downtown, this post is for you. It makes me crazy when I’m in need of a quarter and I have to rummage through my purse and battle with all the Read More >>
Kitchen Tip – Getting Berries to Last Longer
Strawberries are popping up in the stores like mad lately…and for actually affordable prices. Berries aren’t like apples and oranges, though, they go bad a lot faster, so getting them to last a little longer can be a huge money saver. Here’s what I do to get my berries to last longer: I give them Read More >>
7 Ways to Lower Your Cooling Costs This Summer
After a winter of trying like crazy to drop my heating bills, I thought I’d get ahead of the game on cooling. I don’t particularly want to get another surprise like the insanely high heating bill I got this winter–prevention my friends, prevention. Here’s how I plan to keep my cooling bills manageable this summer: Read More >>
Penny Pinching Tip – Turn The Pilot Off On Your Gas Fireplace During The Summer and Save
If you have a gas fireplace, make sure to turn off the pilot light in the warmer months when the fireplace is not in use. It’s one of those things that could easily go unnoticed, but we figure we are saving about $8-$10 a month by turning off the pilot light for our gas fireplace during the warmer Read More >>