How I Paid Cash for Our Disney Trip
That is right – I am using cash to pay for a 4 day trip to Disney and you can too. First, let me be honest and let you know that it took me exactly 2.5 years to save enough money to cover the travel,…
Make that Money by Saving that Money
“Make the Money. Don’t let the money make you.” – Quote from the movie Player’s Club This is where it all starts – its the budget. We all want to to find a way to lower expenses and increase income. Hhere are a few steps I…
Consignment Time Is Here!
I love consignment sales. I only learned about them after my first child was born and I kick myself for not taking advantage of these amazing deals! I started selling at consignments back in 2010 as a way to clear out some of the toy…
Busy Moms Love Blake’s All Natural
Welcome to the holiday season. This is a busy time for me and my family with all the events, plays, and parties that are happening over the next few weekends. There never seems to be enough time to cook a decent and all-natural meal that…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Amazon Black Friday
This thrifty mom loves Amazon Black Friday! That is the one time of year when I am glued to the computer and the boys know to leave mommy alone! I have been working hard all year raising money through Mechanical Turk for this event. Why…
I Saved Over $400/year Buying These 2 Items from Aldi
Over a year ago, We got an Aldi store down the road. The last time I was in an Aldi was the late 90’s when they were scary discount stores and not the markets they are today. I decided to give it a chance and…
Get Paid To Window Shop with Shopkick
I am always looking for ways to make money doing nothing. I found this wonderful app that does just that..ShopKick! ShopKick is a rewards app that allows you to earn points browsing products, visiting stores, and making purchases. You then use those points to earn…
Octopus Approach #7: Consignment
I am a lover of eBay but I find that the expectations on eBay are not always a match with mine. People go on eBay to save major cash. When you have high-end clothing, it’s not always the best place to sell. That is when…