Move over Black Friday, Wal-Mart has just announced that it won't be waiting until the day after Thanksgiving to unleash its big holiday doorbusters. Starting Friday, Wal-Mart will offer an ... Read More

Food, grease, grass, ink, rust--there are so many things that can stain your clothes. Ugh! If you're tired of wasting time and money in the laundry room, it's time to ... Read More

Quick . . . can you name seven benefits of online banking? Here's one to get you started: Sales Ever heard of a bank holding a sale? Well, online banks do it ... Read More

Here’s another cheap gift idea for all you Christmas crafters: a bracelet made entirely out of safety pins. It has enough cool-factor to please kids and teens and enough style ... Read More

Only six more days till Halloween--are you in a Halloween mood yet? If not, Lee Seats, our Freebies Guide has some fun (and free) Halloween word searches that should help ... Read More

Gifts, decorations, special foods--those big holiday expenses sure add up, but so do the little expenses (film, photo processing, postage, etc.). If you're tired of ending the season overbudget and ... Read More

Water shortages across the US have prompted me to re-examine the water usage in my own home. My findings? While we are doing a lot of things right (low-flow showerhead, ... Read More

By now Santa has surely made his list, and checked it twice; have you? With just over two months until Christmas, now's a great time to get started on your ... Read More

Bet that headline got your attention; it certainly got mine. This morning I stumbled across an exciting new website (well new to me, anyway) called grocerycouponguide.com, and more exciting still, ... Read More

Clothes, shoes, toys, snacks--you spend a lot of money on your kids--so wouldn't it be nice if somebody rewarded you for it? Well, now is the time to stand up ... Read More

Two weeks till Halloween--that's plenty of time to plan some good, cheap fun. Make your own costumes, plan a party, carve a pumpkin--whatever you want to do, Family Crafts Guide, ... Read More

Denim Pocket Quilt Winter is on its way. Do you have enough warm blankets for your bed? If not, now is the time to get busy. Make up a toasty-warm, denim ... Read More

Looks like whole wheat is about to become a whole lot pricier. . . . the trade price of wheat is now more than double what it was a year ... Read More

I could really go for dinner at my favorite restaurant tonight. A tasty meal without the mess is sounding pretty good to this Mom. But it's not going to happen--not ... Read More

We hear plenty about overdosing on drugs and alcohol, but did you know that you can also overdose on nights on the town and clothes? It's true! Those little extras ... Read More

Are you a recovering shopaholic? No need for a 12-step program; just become a swapaholic instead. Swapping is the perfect stand-in for shopping. Craving a new outfit or accessory ? ... Read More

Christmas is creeping closer--just over two and a half months away--and that has me busy at work creating presents for the people on my list. My latest creation? A bundt ... Read More

What will I be doing tomorrow? The same thing I do every Saturday, of course--yard saling, thrift storing and flea marketing 'til I drop. I love those bargains! And yet, ... Read More

Looking for ways to save even more with coupons? Then, consider this clever idea: Combine BOGO Sales with BOGO Coupons: Like freebies? Then try this: combine a buy one get one free ... Read More

You learn something new every day . . . while reading an article by Mary Hunt, I discovered a new stain remover: hand sanitizer. According to the article, you can ... Read More

Looking for a simple way to budget your spending? Then, skip the spread sheets and grab a box of envelopes. Intrigued? Here's where you can find out more: What is the ... Read More

Rush to your nearest CoinStar machine . . . now through November 4th, CoinStar is offering a free $10 Amazon gift certificate when you cash in $30 or more in ... Read More