If you’ve ever been to New York, or seen the city streets on tv you will notice something very specific, people rushing around, seemingly clueless as to where they are going. Typical of major cities, visitors always ask, “Where is everyone running to?” Actually, the question should be, “Why...

Who says table salt has to be bad for you? Some use it for eating but did you know you can use it for other things too? Oh yes, read on and see… Here are 4 things you can do with salt that won’t affect your health Remove stubborn grease stains – Do you have stubborn grease stains...

You are probably wondering about the title of this post, but below I will share some unique ways you can use aluminum foil; it’s not just for cooking anymore. Scrub your pots and pans – If you run out of your handy dandy steel wools, no worries you can use foil. Just ball up a piece of...

Now more than ever we are trying to pinch our pennies and below are some basic tips on saving money. One way to save money is by watching what you eat.   First, try eating at home more often instead of going out. Sounds easy enough, but you’d be surprised how often you eat out.  You save more...

We are all trying to save our earth as well as saving money, so below are some quick and easy tips to do both. Use cloth kitchen towels – cloth is recyclable and will save you money, but if you need to purchase napkins and paper towels choose the recycled products that are now available. Reuse...

Yes, it’s true I saved $58 dollars on my grocery bill yesterday!!  Yep, you can close your mouth now, well not you..but that is what I told the cashier.  She was shocked after first seeing me stroll in with 2 grocery carts filled with food, thankfully my hubby joins me on these trips.  Then...

Let’s face it…times are hard and may just get much more difficult.  You may not have lost your job, but you are still feeling the crunch because of the prices climbing, everywhere you look.  This may be the perfect time to begin saving if you haven’t begun already.  People may think...

Wow, can you believe it is already time to shop for Christmas!!  It is absolutely crazy how the shops have been decorated since October!  I am one that does not like to be caught up in the crowded malls rushing around for the perfect gift.  So, I actually make my list throughout the year and every...

I know I may be one of the few that decide to stay home during the mad rush of Black Friday, but honestly I would much rather sleep in. It is great to be able to sleep in and not have to battle the mobs of people in the stores.  I, for one do not like crowds so why would I voluntarily submit myself...

I had to share with you my first CVS adventure.  Now, I’ve been to CVS in the past but never on a mission like I was today.  Today I was determined to use my coupons wisely and accumulate Extra Bucks! My first task was determining what I wanted to purchase and if I truly needed it.  I didn’t...

Many of you may know that I home school my children and one of the most important lessons that they are learning is how to save money.  With today’s economy it is wise to save money and it can be done several ways.  One of the ways I have taught my children is by clipping coupons.  We love...

Well, it’s seems everyone has been talking about the Flip Video Camcorder. There is a good reason, because it is small enough to fit in your purse and very easy to use. The best part is that you do not need to fumble with digital CD’s or cassette tapes. The FLIP video camcorder has the...