It’s no secret that gas prices are on the rise. In my state, gas prices are up over 30% from what they were last year at this same time. You’re no doubt seeing a similar trend where you live, and you’re hoping to find ways to get free gas. Gas is an essential expense for…
One of my daughter’s very favorite (and most requested!) meals is macaroni and cheese. And yes, while I’ve purchased boxed varieties over the years, I’ve wondered if I couldn’t develop my own homemade version using whole ingredients that I control. After several months of tinkering and experimenting, I’m happy to say her favorite macaroni and…
Several years ago, I was contacted and asked to do a review and post on MySavings.com. While I’m somewhat familiar with this site, I’d never really explored all the features before. As it turns out, MySavings is actually a very comprehensive directory of freebies, coupons, and deals. Here are some of the items that stood…
I’m always looking for ways to save time and money, so when my pal Kelly shared with me what she was doing, I knew I had to post it here at the blog! She told me that she had a problem of purchasing food for her weekly menu only to have food purchased for a…
There are a few items I buy at Trader Joe’s regularly that I believe to be a really good deal. While contemplating this recently, I got a great idea for a post: uncovering the best bargains at Trader Joe’s! As I know how easy it is to gravitate toward the same items, I decided to ask…
One of our favorite topics is how to save using best Amazon Subscribe and Save deals. Many of these offers are pretty solid, especially when you factor in the time and gas savings involved. If you’re unfamiliar with this great way to save on a wide variety of items for your family and home, here’s…
This discount has been around for a little while, but I wanted to be sure those who are eligible have heard of it: get an Amazon Prime membership for just $6.99/month if you’re an EBT or Medicaid cardholder! This is a savings of $7/month on a Prime monthly membership. And yes, you’ll get all the same discounts…
When done correctly, learning how to stack coupons can drive the cost of your grocery and household items down. Sometimes, you can even get items for free by stacking coupons! I’ve gotten a lot of questions lately about how exactly this all works and I’ve seen some misinformation, so I wanted to take the time…
There are a lot of things that the “experts” deem necessary for parents to buy for their kids. While many of those things aren’t necessary (I still think wipe warmers are ridiculous), strollers are a must-have, including strollers for big kids. While your 3-, 4-, or 5-year-old will probably do lots of walking when you’re…
If you know anything about babies, you know that it doesn’t take long until they want to be on the go. Sure, they just lay there and look cute when they’re born, but soon enough they’ll start rolling, sitting, crawling, and eventually walking. The time goes so quickly! As your baby grows, you may be…