10 Resources to Help You Afford the Technology You Need
I tend to think I’m pretty tech-savvy…at least until I leave my house. All around me I see folks tapping and typing and talking away, using a wealth of apps and add-ons and gadgets—so many…
Category: Tips
Amazon's Best Kept Secret That'll Save Your Holiday Budget
As holiday shopping approaches and you smart, savvy savers start planning for all of those upcoming purchases, Amazon shopping becomes a must. We often tell you the best ways to save, feature the hottest deals on…
Why I Started Couponing (a Reluctant Convert’s Firsthand Account)
My mom has always been a huge couponer. I would even go so far as to call her a money-saving freak. Please understand, I love my mom—truly I do—but until quite recently, I simply refused…
4 Ways Stores Spot Counterfeit Coupons (and How to Protect Yourself)
If you’ve couponed for longer than five minutes, you’ve probably wondered about whether fake coupons exist. The bad news is, they do. The good news is, there are some ways to protect yourself. While I’ve never…
Don't Let Coupon Images Confuse You!
The product images on coupons can be helpful, but if you’re not careful, they can actually make the coupon more confusing. For example, take a coupon I used recently for Jimmy Dean sausage crumbles. The…
7 Subscription Boxes for Great Savings on After-School Activities!
It can take a lot of work and effort to keep a child entertained (heck, it can take a lot of work and effort to keep an adult entertained!). While it’s tempting to aspire to…
7 Companies You Should Contact for Additional Coupons
Couponing is a great way to try many new products. I decided to contact 10 manufacturers of specific products I buy and tell them why I love them. In addition, I requested any manufacturer coupons they may have available…
How Car Sharing Services Can Save You Serious Cash
“Today, I’m going to Home Depot. I need to get some mulch for my garden. And that’s just a bit too heavy for me to carry on the bus.” If you’re like me, it’s likely…
Are You a New Mom? These 5 Apps Can Save Your Wallet and Your Sanity!
Momhood is an experience like no other. Thankfully, we now have mobile technology so these days, there are tools to help us take care of our kids. Here are some great apps to make mommying…
Swap Costumes to Save During National Costume Swap Day!
I still love to dress up for Halloween. But since there are only so many consecutive years I can go as a “moth to a flame,” (reason being, I have finally run out of friends…