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…
After writing about Costco shopping for several years, and fielding comments and insights from readers, I’ve decided to compile a list of my very favorite pro tips for shopping Costco. Tip #1: Don’t leave without a Rotisserie Chicken. I recently saw an article circulating on Facebook about why you should just make your own roast…
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…
I’ve previously shared some information on how to get free museum admission with your Bank of America card (which of these have you visited?). That got me thinking that I should compile and share a list with you of where and when you can get free admission to Seattle-area museums. So, here’s what I found!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kids are amazing, aren’t they? I’m amazed when I see a child running full speed to get from here to there. I can’t remember ever having that much energy. It can be tricky to find ways for your kids to burn off all that energy, especially when you need to be indoors. Perhaps the weather…