Free Magazines

Magazines, who doesn’t love them? Many have coupons and promotions that help save money on all areas of our lives. They are filled with wonderful ideas on how to make life more enjoyable. What could make magazines any better? Getting them for free, of course. Here’s a bunch I have found recently. Cosmopolitan is offering 4 free issues at startsampling.com. With this magazine, you don’t have to worry about billing or canceling. They will only send you the four issues. More is offering a one year subscription at startsampling.com. You can also click here to subscribe as well. I have … Continue reading

The Best Things to Buy Used: Toys 2

We are in the middle of a series of articles about the best things to buy used. These are items in which purchasing second hand can mean significant savings and “like new” quality. Here is the continuation of examples of used toys that are great used buys. Activity centers. Babies outgrow their toys so quickly. This especially true for the activity center, an item that parents rush out to buy or add to their list. This is the classic exersaucer, although it comes under many other names and configuration. Some of these activity centers even convert into toddler or preschool … Continue reading

Are 10 for $10.00 Deals Really That Great?

This week in our grocery store advertisement, like many other weeks, we have several things advertised at 10 for $10.00. Are these deals really that good? I went straight to the source – the grocery store – to find out. I spent time interviewing the grocery store personnel, and cashiers, and I also asked a few customers to get their take on these advertised savings. And here is what I learned. In most cases, the deals are great. When you look at the regular retail prices for these products compared to what the sales price is, it’s quite the steal. … Continue reading

The ABC’s of Frugal Living: 26 Tips to Live a More Frugal Life

The ABC’s of Frugal Living – 26 Tips to Live a More Frugal Life The frugal living blog at families.com is chock full of great information to help you live a more frugal lifestyle. We all strive to save money and the bloggers in this category are here to help. A: Amazing Dates Have a date night for less! New Cheap Date Ideas A Cheap And Fun Date Idea It’s Date Night Date Night On a Budget B: Budgeting Make a plan and stick to it. Be sure you watch where your money goes each month and try to do … Continue reading