I was in conversation with a group of women talking about the issue of budgeting, which for all of us had become important in the last year. We ranged in age from sixtyish to fortyish, and I was... Read more >>

There is was in all its glory—that perfect room. Everything was clean, in its place, and decorated tastefully. Unfortunately that room exists somewhere other than my home. I have kids so nothing... Read more >>

On the news the other day, I heard them talk about consumer spending not being up because the economy is getting better, but because of “frugal fatigue.” People were just tired of... Read more >>

I’ll admit, I can sometimes be “picky” about things. So when I got pregnant and my mom stocked her own personal nursery with consignment sale finds, I was skeptical. And then, I went... Read more >>

Here are a few recipes for cleaners you can make yourself. Invest in a few spray bottles and make them before you need them. That way you always have them on hand for cleaning jobs. Oven Cleaner 2... Read more >>

1. Program your thermals … stat! Take a big bite out of your energy bill and pollutants by installing a programmable thermostat. You can set it to use less A/C or heat while you’re... Read more >>

Yesterday, mere hours after I purchased my ten-year-old her first cell phone after months of pleading, I rushed right out and succumbed to the inevitable upgrade fever that strikes us all in modern... Read more >>

Repeat after me: consignment sales are not garage sales, consignment sales are not garage sales. There’s a lot of “misunderstanding” about consignment sales. Until you’ve been... Read more >>

My family is always looking for new ways to makes things cheaper in this economy. Sandwiches are a huge part of our summer eating. I am always looking for the next new and simple... Read more >>

Needless to say, I read a lot of fashion magazines. In fact, I am pretty sure I read all of them. In perusing a recent edition of Marie Claire, I was amazed at the fact that they were so proud that... Read more >>