Families spend $2,835 per year on recreation. Real Simple recently had an article about saving money in many areas including entertainment. When it comes to electronics, you can save some money by purchasing refurbished iPods and computers from Apple. Click on “store” and find pre-owned stuff that have the same warranty as the new ones. [...]
While her kids are napping, Ellen gets blogging. You might know her as @ThrifyChicMom on Twitter. She’s the woman behind ThriftyandChicMom.com. While being a mom is a full-time job in itself, Ellen takes the time to find and share deals with the rest of us. A resident of Columbus, Ohio, Ellen is happily married with [...]
If your budget is feeling squeezed more than usual, try eating at home more often. Eating low-cost meals doesn’t have to mean buying cheap, unhealthy food. Beyond clipping coupons there are ways to slash your food spending and start cooking on a budget. Plan Ahead The worst thing you can do to your food budget [...]
Cutting the budget does not mean cutting out all the fun you can have. It will require some imagination and creativity instead. There are plenty of free, or almost free, activities and events that will offer lots of entertainment for the whole family. 1. Festivals – Springtime is a great time to visit the many [...]
Last night my son attended his first auction. He’s eleven and was armed with $1.50. If you have never been to an auction then you may not realize that $1.50 is not likely to get you very far. He was brave. When he saw something he wanted, he jumped right in – and was promptly [...]