budget

Thrifty Ideas for Kids’ Clothes

Kids grow out of their clothes just about as soon as they put them on – and it seems the only thing that gets bigger faster is the price of new clothes for them! But when it comes to kids’ clothes, except for special occasions like birthdays and holidays, it’s really more about quantity than high-priced quality. » Read more

12 Money Saving Tips

By Erin Lozano, Co-founder of GreenSherpa.com

Create a budget -- This is one of those tasks in our household that is right up there with brushing your teeth.  It is a must do and it is on the calendar every week.  Every Sunday I make a meal plan for the week and I refine our weekly budget.  Out of this process I developed a cash flow management program called Green Sherpa.  It helps me stay on trac » Read more

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How to Make Personalized Candle Gifts From Ordinary Candles

by Criss White If you are looking for a fun gift to make for any occasion, then personalized candle making may be something you would like to consider. There are many ways to make personalized candles, depending on how much time and money you are willing to spend. With just a little extra time and effort, you can make a personalized candle out of an otherwise ordinary candle gift that the lucky recipient will love. » Read more

15 Simple Ways to Lower Your Monthly Budget

For many of us, frugal living is scary. Yet, most of us would like to spend less and have more money in our pockets at the end of the month. When you start thinking about cutting down your bills, it might seem like there isn’t a lot you can do to save money. You might think of a lot of little things but each little thing by itself might not seem significant or worth your while. » Read more