Cheap Romantic Meals
Food and romance go hand in hand. A romantic meal shared with someone special will leave a lasting impression on both of you. The food you choose is not nearly as important as the atmosphere you create. You could make a very romantic meal from hamburgers and French fries if you take the time to […]
Thrifty Frugal Meals
Simple Living, Frugal Eating submitted by Moms like You Thai Ramen Soup Instead of making plain, ol’ cheap Ramen Noodle Soup… I take the Spicy Chicken Soup… and, just when the noodles are almost cooked all the way, and there is only a little bit of water left, I drop in a tsp of peanut […]
Easy Budgeting Tips for Moms
Budgeting Made Easy I am a strong believer in budgeting because even with the smallest of incomes, it can help you make your money go farther. Budgeting is not hard and you do not need a degree in mathematics to be able to do it. You also do not need expensive software or online programs […]
How to Cut Postage Costs
Here are a few tips to help you cut the cost of postage cost. 1) When you advertise for your business. Add the line ” For information send SASE.” 2) Advertise that you will do paid mailing. This is one great way to make money and to mail your own advertising campaign. 3) Sell ad […]
Young, Fabulous and Broke?
Suze Orman Has Debt Relief & Financial Freedom Advice Books for You! Are you a parent that has all the financial responsibility in the world on your shoulders and living paycheck to paycheck? Does it seem like there is no way out of this endless cycle of working just to pay your bills? Well, I […]
Save Gas While Driving
With high gas prices, using less gas means more money in your pocket. Here are some tips on how you can save gas while driving. Implement a few of these suggestions to get more miles for the gallon. Saving Gas By Changing Your Driving We don’t have control over the price per gallon of gasoline, […]
Our Budget Basics
By ClubMom Member Janette, Omaha, NE When we were in college and first married, my husband and I made $7,000 – $8,000 together annually. Now that we’re out of college, my husband works and I stay home with our children. He makes more than we made during our college years, but we use the same […]
7 Tips for Thrifty Living
It is no secret that life is more expensive today than when our parents were growing up. How can we offset soaring prices without sacrificing quality of life? Here are a few tips to help you save more: 1.) It is no surprise that credit cards represent a trap for many people. Incentives such as […]
How to Reduce Bank Fees
Nobody likes to pay banking fees, but if you aren’t active in trying to reduce them, you are probably paying more in fees than you need to be. One of the most important actions to take in order to reduce the banking fees is to figure out exactly how you use your bank. Consider what […]
Use What You Have!
It may seem obvious, but here’s a frugal tip that I sometimes forget: use what you have before you buy more! This goes for food, cleaning supplies, clothes, and just about any other consumable you can think of. Food Challenge yourself to eat out of your pantry, refrigerator and freezer for a week, and see […]