Monthly Archives: January 2009
George Bevelry Shea Turns 100
Gospel legend George Beverly Shea turns 100 on Sunday. He’s sang in front of more people than anyone in history. He’s participated in Billy Graham crusades in every state and on every continent in the world. I’ve been reading books about Bev Shea this week so in honor of his birthday I thought I’d share … Continue reading
Why I Don’t Feel Guilty About Drinking Starbucks
Doesn’t it seem like Starbucks is getting a lot of bad press these days? At the top of just about every “how to save money” list is this one: Stop drinking Starbucks. We’re made to feel guilty for our $4 lattes and $3 scones. Meanwhile poor Starbucks is cutting 7,000 jobs and they’ve announced that … Continue reading
Help California Mother of Octuplets and Six Other Children Save Money
A mom who welcomed the arrival of octuplets this week has six other children, her mother told the Associated Press. According to the mother, her daughter never expected to have eight more children when she took fertility treatments. The babies’ mother told doctors to keep her name confidential. The good news is, all the babies … Continue reading
Turn Down the Heat
The entire family has spent the last two weeks battling the common cold. It may have cost a small fortune in facial tissue costs, but in the long run the bills will be better because of the cold. To help reduce the amount of coughing at night, I have slowly turned the thermostat down to … Continue reading
Surprising Ways to Make Extra Bucks
Poetry has never been my strong point – especially that kind that doesn’t even rhyme. It might surprise you to discover that some of those “poems” can be worth big bucks and that is just one way that your random thoughts can bring in the cash. 1. Greeting cards – many greeting card companies are … Continue reading
Save Money on Tax Preparation
Tax season has arrived. Most people fall into one of two categories– you either dread it or you despise it. But just because you may be forking over more money to Uncle Sam, doesn’t mean you have to pay lots of money to figure out just how much. There are lots of discounts on tax … Continue reading
Watch Movies for Free
I love to watch movies, but a trip to the movie theater can cost as much as a week’s worth of groceries. Thankfully I’ve discovered cheap– and even free– ways to watch new releases. DVDXpress If you have a Bi-Lo grocery store near you, check out the DVDXpress. It’s like a vending machine for movies … Continue reading
Having a Super Bowl Party? Score Big and Save Money
Super Bowl Sunday is quickly approaching. Millions of Americans will turn on their big screens and cheer on their team– or just watch the commercials. It’s not just a big day for football. Super Bowl Sunday is a big day for parties and entertaining. If you’re trying to save money while still having fun here … Continue reading
Six Crazy Ways I Save Money
I’ve been a money-saving maverick for a while now. I realize some of my tactics may seem a little nutty, but hey, I’m debt-free, I’ve got an emergency fund and money in the bank, so it can’t be that bad, right? I share a lot of ideas for pinching pennies on this blog, but here … Continue reading