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How to Check Thrift Store Purchases

You can score some major deals by shopping at a thrift store. How about a brand new, large, crockpot in the box for $10 or girls designer dresses for only $2 each? These are a couple of my recent bargains. Of course, some finds are better than others. We have been burned in the past with things such as appliances that don’t work or jewelry that broke the minute we got it home. The past is the past, however, and now we are a lot smarter. We know exactly how to check thrift store items before we buy them, exactly … Continue reading →

Thrift Stores Rock!

Did you know that there is a great way to save money that can also help you to keep a cleaner house? Your local thrift store can be a great place to get things that you want or need for prices that are better than you could imagine. The thrift store is also a great place to bring items that you have in your home that you no longer want or need, things that are just taking up space and creating clutter. Of course, you may not be able to find everything that you need at a thrift store when … Continue reading →

Quick and Easy Holiday Party Ideas

If you want to host a fabulous party but don’t want an equally fabulous bill at the end of it, try one of the following easy holiday party ideas. You can celebrate the season while still staying on budget. Dessert Party Everyone loves desserts, especially during the holidays, when we all want to indulge a little bit. Desserts can be much cheaper than providing a whole spread, especially if you make them yourself from scratch. To save even more money, ask each guest to bring one dessert. Provide the plates, the forks, the spoons and the coffee. Open House During … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Souvenirs

Enjoy your summer vacation without spending a lot of money on souvenirs. You don’t have to skip them altogether. Just use the following tips that will allow you to bring home the goodies without going into debt. The Penny Press Most popular locations, including Disney World, have pressed penny machines. For 51 cents, you can use the machine to press a design into a penny. Usually, there are several designs to choose among, and the pressed pennies are fun to collect. You can even purchase a special book to keep them in place, or make one of your own. Local … Continue reading →

Things Wealthy People Do That You Can Do Too

Do you ever wonder what wealthy people do in order to stay wealthy? There are a few things that many wealthy people do that help to keep their bank accounts growing. There are also a few things that most wealthy people do not do, and they are just as important as those things that they do do. One very important thing that wealthy people do not do is that they do not spend all of their money. According to Thomas Stanley and William Danko, authors of “The Millionaire Next Door”, “wealth is what you accumulate, not what you spend”. Many … Continue reading →

Famous Footwear Has a Sale on Boots!

As the weather gets cooler, it’s time to start thinking about picking up some cozy new boots. Keeping your feet warm and dry is a great way to stay comfortable as you venture out into chilly fall and cold winter weather. Take advantage of the sale on boots at Famous Footwear! Children grow fast, and this generally means that they will need a new pair of fall boots every year. If your child has not outgrown the boots from last year, it is possible that wear and tear, and the effect of the cold, wet, and possibly even snowy weather, … Continue reading →

Eating Healthy On A Frugal Budget

Too many people tell me that the reason they eat such unhealthy meals is because healthy food is expensive. I tend to disagree with them, but converting these spendthrifts isn’t all that difficult when I tell them that our family of four eats pretty healthy and my food budget is half of the national average (according to my online research). I’m not a health nut by any means, but it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that junk food makes you feel terrible and it doesn’t cost less than healthier foods. Not to mention you’ll have fewer trips to … Continue reading →

Department Store Clearance Shopping Tips

Sometimes the prices at department stores can be cheaper than the prices at thrift stores and even garage sales! Plus when you shop the clearance sales, you wind up with new, never used items. So, not only might you get more use out of these items (from lack of wear), but you can also gift them without guilt. Over the years, I have learned a few tricks for shopping the clearance sales. Here are some of my favorite tips for saving big and getting the items that you want and need. Shop off peak If you can shop on a … Continue reading →

My New Outlet Shopping Tip

Friday my husband had the day off for the holiday, so we took a short trip over to Lancaster County, and among other things, visited the Rockvale Outlets. These outlets have some great family-friendly brand names, such as Disney, Carter and Stride-Rite, as well as fashion-friendly stores for the adults. We only had time to hit a few of the stores, but I learned a couple of new things about outlet shopping for this trip. Here is my best new tip. Think outside the store The first store I wanted to visit was the VF outlet. Healthtex, Vanity Fair and … Continue reading →

How to Store Your Freezer Meals

Here are some tips on how to store your freezer meals effectively. You want to ensure a long freezer life with no freezer burn, plus make sure that you have enough room in your freezer for your meals. Stock, soup and stews There are a couple of ways that you can store stock, soup and stews in your freezer. One way is to place them in plastic or glass containers and stack them. My favorite way, however, is to store them in plastic freezer bags. I simply place a bag into a large empty can for support and then fill … Continue reading →