If you are unsure if couponing is right for you and your family, this guest post may provide some insight. Everyone has their own opinions, though, so remember what works for some won’t always work for others. The only way to know for sure is to give it a try. My friend Amber at Thrifty…
Must Watch Couponing Videos
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at couponing but were unsure of how to start and what it entailed, then you need to check out my friend Amber’s videos over at Thrifty Ninja. She’s been working on a series of Couponing 101 videos that are highly informative. I know they’ve helped me, and…
Rewards Cards – Shaw’s Supermarket
Like many of the people I know, my wallet is filled with rewards cards for various stores and restaurants. In fact, I actually have an entirely separate wallet for all of mine. I know it can be confusing keeping all of them straight and what their benefits are, so from here on out, I’m going…
New Contest – Thrifty Ninja
Today’s contest comes from a blog. Blog contests are generally safe to enter and I recommend it as usually the worst you get exposed to is spam. I checked this one out and it seems to be pretty easy to do. They have a service called Raffle Copter (right now it is invite only *shakes…
Frugal Dinners: Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Today I have a guest blog post from my fellow cheap bitch, Amber of Thrifty Ninja. (Yes, that is actually how we refer to each other. We’re cool like that.) We were chatting last night about a delicious broccoli cheddar soup she’d made, and I said that she should write up a guest blog post…
Frugal Maine Tip of the Day #1
If you’re looking for a way to save money, stop eating out! That’s right, nix the restaurant trips. While it’s easier to go to a restaurant and not worry about the cooking or cleanup, the dent that it puts in your wallet is not worth it. Sure, a splurge now and then is okay, but…
Why the Long Hiatus?
As you’ve probably noticed by now, it’s been very quiet around here. I’ve been busy working, which at various points has included five different jobs. Crazy, I know! I’ve also been focusing on my personal writing more. Over the past couple of months I’ve published one novelette, A Second Chance, and one short story, Sacrifice….
Wanted: Gluten-Free Food Recommendations
We recently made the decision as a family to start eating more gluten-free foods for a variety of reasons. Money-wise, it’s hard right now to switch to a completely gluten-free diet, but we’re doing the best we can and trying to introduce a few new gluten-free items each pay period. Fortunately for me, I work…
Frugal Family Time: Maple Days – March 12th & March 19th
If you’re looking for something to do with your family on March 12th and 19th, and you live in Southern Maine or near Milton, New Hampshire, you may want to consider stopping by the New Hampshire Farm Museum for Maple Days. This is just one event of many that are held on the farm, so…
A Sample Two Week Meal Menu
This week is grocery shopping week. Every two weeks I make a trip to the grocery store(s) since that is how often my husband gets paid. With bi-weekly and monthly pay, it becomes even more important to budget your money and plan ahead. Every payperiod, before I head to the grocery store, I sit down…