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On a Budget

Back-to-School on a Dime
Posted Sunday, August 21, 2011 - 7:00pm

I knew it was coming. This year's school supply list was a little longer. At the very bottom was those two little words: laptop... Read More »

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All About Accessories
Posted Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 5:07pm

Do you need a quick wardrobe pick-me-up during this time in-between summer and fall? I know I sure do! If you have been followin... Read More »

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Avoiding the Back-to-School Money Pit
Posted Monday, August 15, 2011 - 10:11am

I suppose it starts in July. The advertisements for back-to-school products seem to start earlier each year. Everywhere you look... Read More »

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Frugal Entertainment for Kids
Posted Tuesday, August 2, 2011 - 3:00pm

Two of my boys (ages 2 and 4) spent over 40 minutes the other day playing with nothing but pinto beans and various kitchen cont... Read More »

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Best Boxed Wine For Summer Entertaining!
Posted Monday, July 11, 2011 - 11:02am

Summer parties can present challenges for home entertainers. Two in particular come from moving the party outside. We tend t... Read More »

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Frugal Summer Vacations
Posted Sunday, May 29, 2011 - 7:00pm

I recently priced a family cruise, just out of curiosity, and nearly fell over. Frugal, they are not. Making summer vacation pla... Read More »

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How I Saved Over $1500 Doing One Thing
Posted Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 9:52am

We recently celebrated my son's second birthday - a major milestone. The baby days have come to an end and potty training is rig... Read More »

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How to Save Money on Food at the Farmers Market
Posted Monday, May 16, 2011 - 2:12pm

We enjoy shopping at our market. In Minnesota when it's cold half the year and there isn't much available locally, it's more imp... Read More »

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Balancing More than the Checkbook: Money Issues
Posted Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 12:59pm

Money is so much more than numbers. Beyond the checkbook, the budget and the 401K are the sneaky power struggles and conflicts t... Read More »

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Keep Your Grocery Budget Under Control
Posted Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 2:46pm

I have four kids. Once upon a time, I had fewer kids. (Amazing, no?) There were less mouths to feed, but my husband was also... Read More »

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