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Sick of paying the daycare your entire paycheck? Fed up with the headache of the 9-5 grind? Longing to spend more time with your kids? Try your hand at working from home! While most work at home jobs require you to leave the house now and again, it's much better to be your own boss and make your own schedule, right? If you're looking for ways to make money at home, the key is to do your research. Start by reading some affordable ebooks like the … [Read more...]
The New Year is fast approaching and many of us are wanting to add money to our savings accounts. The brunt force hit of Christmas shopping really makes you want to save, save, save after ward! I have made it easy for you and created a Money Saving Printable that you can print and use to save money. You are going to LOVE this 52 Week Money Saving Challenge. One of my favorite planners to use for my budgeting is the Erin Condren Budget Book, it is … [Read more...]
Diaper Stockpile - How many packs do you need With my oldest 2 (who are now 8 and 6) I did not stockpile diapers (totally wish i had though) but with Alyssa(now 3) I did and not only was it the best thing on our budget but the stress too since I didn't have to worry about leaving the house in the middle of the night cause we ran out or having to rush to the store because we ran out. Which happened a few times with the other 2 … [Read more...]
My walls in my basement are lined with shelves filled with food, my washer and dryer closet is filled with laundry soap. While some may walk into my house and think I have lost my mind having a mini grocery store I can tell you one thing - The stockpile has saved us many times. People often look at my stockpile and wonder why you should stockpile. I started couponing and stockpiling in 2009 out of need. Tom was working in the Air Force and I … [Read more...]
Going to the movies can be super expensive - but there are things you can do to save money while still having a ton of fun! Did you know there are LOTS of ways that you can still see the movies that you want to and save a TON of money doing so! My Favorite place to grab my movie tickets is on Fandango - they often have deals and coupon codes that you can use to save money. How to Save Money When Going to the Movies Check out the free … [Read more...]
The holidays are quickly coming up on us - I know it is only August and not everyone has their mind set on holiday shopping since we are all focused on back to school deals but now is the time to start shopping and hunting for deals in order to save the most money with your list of holiday needs. Don't stress the holiday shopping, we have you covered and the deals will be flying and we will find you all the best deals! This is the fun time, … [Read more...]
Taking trips to fun places does not have to cost an arm and a leg, there are many ways to save money when you take family day trips!Family Fun days are important and can be a lot of fun with out breaking the bank! There are lots of ways to save money on family fun trips. Check out this list on How to Save Money on Family Day trips! How to Save Money on Family Day trips Coupons-Look for coupons to the places you are visiting. … [Read more...]
Using coupons is one of my favorite ways to save money! That tiny little piece of paper with amazing power to save money! I love it! Using coupons thru out the year on your groceries and other items is a great way to save $100 or more per year! Even if you don't go extreme couponing style, you can still save! Getting started with couponing may seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Step away from the television, stop watching Extreme … [Read more...]
So this way to save $100 or more a year is a bit odd, I know. However in my MANY years of trash picking it has saved me THOUSANDS. I LOVE trash picking and it is soo not what you think! Trash picking... why it has such a dirty connotation I have no idea because as the saying goes "One Man's trash is another Man's treasure" is so true! There have been sooo many awesome finds that I have scored from trash picking that are not only beautiful … [Read more...]
Making things yourself instead of buying them is an easy way to save money! There are so many things that are cheaper to make yourself then to buy. Here are 10 things to stop buying and make yourself to help you get started! See the rest of the 31 Ways to Save $100 or More Per Year posts here. There are many ways that you can save money and somethings that you might not even realize you can save on. There are things to stop buying and make … [Read more...]
Cutting the cable seems kinda scary, however it is a great way to save $100 or more a year. Cable is expensive and can cost as much as $200 a month! However there are many different options now that you can use to ditch the cable and save a TON of money! How To Save Money Using Streaming TV shows and Movies This is a guest post written by Michelle. How To Save Money Streaming TV Shows We don't have cable.. like at all. I know to some … [Read more...]
Now this savings tip on How to Pay Your mortgage off faster in the 31 Ways to Save $100 or more Per Year series is not going to save you immediately, BUT it will save you alot more than $100 or more a year over the course of time. When buying a house there are many things that are important to know. Do the numbers and you will find you are paying 3 times the cost of your house after the interest of a 30 year mortgage. That is right, by the … [Read more...]
Vacations do not have to be expensive, taking an inexpensive vacation is a great way to save $100 or more per year. Really vacations are time away from the everyday hustle and bustle and meant for family time. The important thing about vacations is who you are with and not where. Realistically you can save a lot more then $100 a year by ditching the fancy vacation and going low key. Many inexpensive vacation ideas are totally fun too, don't … [Read more...]
You are going to LOVE These tips on Saving money on school supplies! When it comes to buying school supplies, it can become expensive. This is true when your child wants to have a new backpack and all the other school related stuff. There are ways that you can cut your cost of school supplies by utilizing these simple tips. It doesn't take much to save money on school supplies, you just need to know where to find the savings! With these tips … [Read more...]
I am resharing this post on things forgotten when making a budget for the 31 Ways to Save $100 Per year series. Having a budget and making sure you have everything accounted for will help you keep money in your pocket. If you know of every penny you are spending then you will save more then $100 a year because you will be in the know of where your money is. Every month you pay your bills and are following your budget that you have made but … [Read more...]
I Originally wrote this post back in 2013 however I wanted to reshare it again as a part of our 31 Days to save $100 or more a year series! Save Money cooking meals in your crockpot. Using your crockpot to cook dinners will easily save you $100 or more a year! Save Money Cooking meals in Your Crockpot When it comes to saving money on your grocery bill, it is advisable that you use a crockpot. This amazing kitchen appliance helps to stretch … [Read more...]
Birthday parties are a way for us to celebrate, however they can be VERY costly! Many times people want to have them at a place that costs a lot of money or they want to go crazy on decorations. However after having 4 kids and doing countless birthday parties I have found that my kids are plenty happy with just having a bunch of their closest friends over to play. We include some games, minimal decorations and cake. We also tend to do snacks … [Read more...]
Meal Planning to Save Money Going to the grocery store and grabbing things for dinner on your way home from work costs you more then you probably realize. Planning your meals for the week can easily save you $100 or more a year! Make sure you check out these meal planning tips, these tips are sure to make you a rockstar meal planner! To make your meal planning easier print out this FREE Meal Planning and Budget Planner. It also has a grocery … [Read more...]
Yesterday the savings tip was to skip eating out as it is almost always cheaper to make the food yourself. I did mention packing your lunch and using that to save money instead of buying out each day when you are at work. Did you know that comparing packing lunch to buying lunch you can save over $500 a year! That is what I call some nice savings! So with this one, skipping the eating out at lunch time will save you more then $100 a … [Read more...]
Anything that you use and then throw away is essentially tossing your money in the trash can. Packing kids lunches and using plastic sandwich bags, paper plates and so much more! You can save a lot of money by purchasing items that do the same thing but you can wash and reuse. One of my favorite things ever is my Rubbermaid Storage container set. They go on sale really cheap quite often and I used them to pack kids lunches or when we are going … [Read more...]
