Through the years thousands of people have come to the aid of others in need. After 9/11 people traveled to New York and when Katrina hit they helped out in New Orleans. Now, there may be an even bigger incentive to give back while on a trip – you can get a tax write-off, reports [...]
Real Simple magazine took the time to share with their readers several ways to spend smarter, including shopping, eating and entertainment. Find Savings at the Flea Market Real Simple says don’t waste your time searching through endless bins of stuff. Flea market vendors usually display stuff worth buying in plain sight. First, you can get [...]
Tired of having to pay for your bags when traveling by air? I’ve heard of people who ship their items ahead of time to avoid baggage fees. UPS has come up with a solution – Luggage Boxes. They look like cardboard suitcases and have a handle. A small box is $12.95 and a large is [...]
If you have a backyard barbeque planned for the holiday weekend, here are some tips to help you save some cash when planning for the big day. All You magazine has put together some ideas. 1. Create a bandana table runner: Throw down a checkered table cloth and you can use hem tape or sew [...]
My husband and I leave for a 4th of July vacation to Florida this week and there are still great deals to be had if you want to travel for the holiday. Major travel websites conducted surveys of available properties for the upcoming holiday. Here is a list of top 10 4th of July destinations [...]
I know we are all trying to save some money, especially those with young children. With a baby on the way, I am definitely ready to start taking note of places where you don’t have to pay for your child to eat. Here are some places that allow kids to eat for free, so go [...]
More than 100,000 Christians belong to the Biblically-based medical bill-sharing group called Medi-Share, according to Wallet Pop. It’s one of the largest Christian programs in the country. How does it work? Members agree to help pay each other’s medical bills but also live a Christian life. And the use of these type of programs has [...]
As we all continue to follow this tragic story of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, as Christians we can pray but there are also many ways we can give back financially to help the wildlife and the surrounding communities affected by the oil spill. Many of us may not be able to [...]
According to All You magazine, there are tons of household items, from ketchup to coffee, that will clean just as well as the name brand items. Take a look at this list from the magazine and start saving while cleaning. Use coffee grounds in your refrigerator and get rid of nasty odors. This can take [...]
We recently shared quick dollar store gifts for mom and now there are even some great gift ideas for dad’s day. Kids don’t always have much money to go and buy a gift for their father, so taking them to the dollar store can really help them out. Check out these ideas from Wallet Pop. [...]