My biggest tip on saving BIG is… The INTERNET  Sounds kind of lame, so let me be more specific.  I use the good ‘ole world wide web in a few different ways to save major bucks… The first trick to finding a deal on a product I have had my eye on is to shop it online.  It’s  SO much easier, faster and more economical than driving to a store, hoping I [...]

How many of you have heard about Southern Savers? I’m a couponing nobody, but I recognize this blog by name as the Chief-in-Charge of Coupons/Savings.  While browsing this blog today, I randomly decided to check out the Workshops section.  I’ll be honest- I was curious to see how much a workshop like that would cost… assuming I probably couldn’t/wouldn’t care to afford it.  Take a wild stab at how much one of her workshops costs…  [...]

I noticed that Old Navy has a Sunday Blues Buster for today only.  25% off, use code ONHAPPY25.  Sounds great, but check your prices.  I hopped online to buy a pair of rock star jeggings (by the way, their rock star jeggings are the best pants ever), and they were marked up… guess how much… 25%.  They are normally $26.00 plus or minus some change, and they are currently ringing up at $34.94. [...]

This weekend, I plan to post pics of lots of great buys I found at WeeRuns in an effort to prove what a great money-saver consignment shopping is.  My son’s winter wardrobe will consist mostly of the following brand names: Osh Kosh B’gosh, Gap, Old Navy, Polo- Ralph Lauren and Children’s Place.  The most I spent per item was $5.oo, and everything is in great condition!  Save some cash- consign and shop [...]

A new children’s dvd has been added to Archdale Public Library along with a few new books.  Also, don’t forget about their storytime hours for toddlers and preschoolers as well as their Early Learning Group Connection. New DVDs and Books Chuggington. Chuggers to the Rescue (dvd) was added to Archdale Public Library this week. The Easter Cave (by Carol Wedeven) and Carole Wilkinson’s Dragon Keeper, Dragon Moon and Garden of [...]

I’m one of those people that took forEVER to start using a smart phone.  For. Ever.  I finally buckled under the weight of pressure and anticipation of exploring the unknown when my sister offered to give me hers.  Ladies and Gentlemen, I’m the owner of a BlackBerry Curve… and I love it!  Who would’ve known that you could drive to work while watching a tiny arrow on a map maneuver through each turn [...]

Sign up (free) for Groupalicious!  $5.00 is credited to your account just for signing up, and you can earn additional cash in your account by inviting friends who purchase a Groupalicious deal.  Groupalicious serves as yet another great resource for finding great discounts at all kinds of local businesses! The most recent deal I’ve seen from them is for Travelocity.  Pay $50 for a $100 Hotel Gift Card.  That specific deal [...]

Check out Chapter Four of the Bible Study based on Elizabeth George’s book, Beautiful in God’s Eyes!  It focuses on women’s contributions to the household through helping out with financial matters and being thrifty.  I look forward to a great discussion about ways to cut costs and reduce the family budget there. Click Here

When my husband and I first contemplated starting a family, we worried incessantly about how we could possibly afford to care for the tiny miracle that God would entrust with us.  Picture a control freak jotting down list upon list of estimated expenses alongside a math whiz pounding away on a pocket calculator… for months.  We made plans.  We made more plans.  And had we waited to achieve all of the financial goals we deemed necessary prior [...]