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Don’t Forget To Clean The Screens

This bridal shower is turning into a lot of work, but it’s also getting me motivated to get the spring cleaning done early. A few days ago I talked about washing windows, I’m still waiting for the snow to melt to do mine but this weekend is supposed to be warm so I’m hoping to get it done. While washing the windows all the screens come down, now is the perfect time to clean those as well. When you are taking the screens down make sure you mark them somehow so you will remember which screen goes to which window. … Continue reading →

Warts

While kissing a frog MIGHT turn him into a prince, it won’t leave you with warts. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) — a virus that isn’t transferable between human and amphibian. So kiss all the frogs you want! Warts are incredibly common. They’re one of the top skin complaints, right up there with acne. Take a look at ten of your friends or coworkers; chances are, one out of the ten has a wart right now. Look… but don’t touch. Warts are contagious. If the virus comes into contact with your skin and causes an infection, you’ll … Continue reading →

Save Money On Tax Preparation: Even Get It Free

Income tax time usually makes me smile, because I usually get a nice portion of money back, even if I am self-employed. That money is usually used to pay off any unexpected bills, purchase any large ticket items for the family that we need, or sometimes to splurge a little and get everyone one thing that they’ve been wanting. You can get every cent back with no preparation fee, if you qualify. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has entered into an agreement with over a dozen different tax software companies like Turbo Tax and H&R Block to offer free tax … Continue reading →

Never Buy Another Pair of Panty Hose or Tights Again

In the past, I have written a couple of articles on uses for old and ruined pantyhose. One of the ideas was something a friend told me about and was a terrific way to use a pair of torn pantyhose. I also wrote an entire article on ways to reuse your old pantyhose. I simply cannot waste something that is so expensive. Now I have a new solution to an age old problem. Pantyhose are very prone to rips, runs and tears. How would you like to do something that might provide a lasting effect and prolong the life of … Continue reading →

Why Being Organized Saves Money

You have heard it said before, and I am sure it will be said for eternity, or as long as people are interested in saving money. Being organized helps to save money. While there are certainly dozens of reasons and ways that being organized can save you money, I’d like to share a personal story about exactly why I need to be organized in order to save money. Spring cleaning always starts in February for me. Simply because by February, I am so sick of cold weather and so tired of looking at my four walls that it’s time to … Continue reading →

Organize the Right Way – Frugally!

Okay, I honestly will admit, one of my favorite past-times, or hobbies to some – is Organizing! There really isn’t a right or wrong way to organize, simply because each person is unique and different in what works for them. For me, I am a clean person. I do not like dirt, smells or anything else! But I was a bit on the cluttery side. It took me awhile to figure out why. When I did, everything made more sense and I was able to organize much better plus all of a sudden I realized I had all this money … Continue reading →

Too Many Address Labels? Here’s What To Do With Them

Do you have piles of those little address labels that companies send out to get you to donate money to their causes? I probably get two sets a week, and I have literally dozens and dozens of sheets of address labels. Of course I had to weed through them because many of them contained outdated information, as I have moved a couple of times. However, I have found some great uses for the little address labels, so they don’t go to waste. I hate throwing things away, so I have to find uses for even the free things I receive. … Continue reading →

A Frugal State Of Mind

Simply saying you are a frugal person does not actually make it so. We all like to save money where we can and should do it as often as possible. But what does it mean to truly be frugal? My favorite definition of frugal I’ve ever found was this: fru·gal (froo-guhl) adj : avoiding waste; “an economical meal”; “an economical shopper”; “a frugal farmer”; “a frugal lunch”; “a sparing father and a spending son”; “sparing in their use of heat and light”; “stinting in bestowing gifts”; “thrifty because they remember the great Depression”; “`scotch’ is used only informally” Avoiding waste. … 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 →

Teach Your Children To Be Frugal

“Children learn by example” It’s one of my favorite quotes, and one that I have to remember to tell myself everyday. If it is not I, who shows them right from wrong, and what is positive and negative to do in their world, who will? The same goes for teaching them about money management and the frugal way of living. If you aren’t showing them everyday by your own example, how can we expect them to do it themselves? How can we get angry at the child in the grocery store asking for a box of Twinkies, when we ourselves … Continue reading →