Posted on Monday, March 30, 2015

What to Expect When You’re Consigning – Part 2 – Volunteering

I can now say I’ve joined the world of consigning. Before, I was too chicken or too tired. Ahem…completely valid reasons, in my book. But if you have any interest in getting involved, let me give you a leg up. To see how I got started, click here for Part 1. Right now, I want […]

Posted on Friday, March 27, 2015

A Book & An App – My March Review

Each month, I review a book and an app. You’re going to laugh when you see the app I’ve chosen. No, it’s not a Tamagotchi app. Wouldn’t that be epic?? First, the book. MY FAVORITE BOOK THIS MONTH: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy: by Thomas J. Stanley and […]

Posted on Monday, March 23, 2015

A Beginner’s Guide to Coupons

Coupons are complicated. There are 801 different ways to begin. Here is my guide to getting started, and how I saved $402.94 my first year. Photo Credit: WalterWhite (MorgueFile) In 2013, I watched “Extreme Couponing” with my jaw stuck on the floor. Turns out, none of the stores in my area offer the type of doubling […]

Posted on Friday, March 20, 2015

Give Your Clutter an Eviction Notice

Each one of these tickets represents an item I am selling at a local consignment sale. They’re my little “eviction notices”. Translation: Stuff is leaving my house! Sure, the money I am hoping to earn is nice, but let’s focus on the value of decluttering for a few minutes. How I ALMOST Made Money Decluttering […]

Posted on Monday, March 16, 2015

What to Expect When You’re Consigning – Part 1 – Getting Organized

I’ve never sold baby items at a consignment sale. That is about to change. Our city has a semi-annual consignment sale every spring and fall. This year, I’m signed up as a vendor. ::gulp:: So, I want to document what I learn so that you can learn with me. My frugal-mom friend, Carla, has been […]

Posted on Friday, March 13, 2015

3 Ways to be Intentional with Your Tax Refund

What’s the best way to spend your tax refund? Isn’t that the $68.00 question? The first time I got a tax refund, it was $600. I had no clue what it was. So naturally, I got a goofy grin on my face, waved it around to no one in particular and spent it. […]

Posted on Monday, March 9, 2015

4 Drastic Steps We Took to Pay Off $22,000 in Debt

Photo Credit: Mike Kline (Creative Commons)

My husband and I finally woke up, smelled the coffee and hustled out of debt. Now I’d like to share the ups and downs of paying off our $22,000 with these 4 steps. Photo Credit: Mike Kline (Creative Commons) Picture that couple that everyone knows is great with their money. They have this impenetrable compass […]

Posted on Saturday, March 7, 2015

A Fun-Yet-Overlooked Benefit to Carrying Cash

Here is a practical truth that many of us have forgotten or ignored: You can’t fill up a piggy bank unless you use cash. Is there value in that? Some may say no. That’s cool. Here’s a fun reason why I still say yes: Did you have a piggy bank when you were a […]

Posted on Monday, March 2, 2015

11 Reasons Why I’m Renewing My Costco Membership This Year

About a year ago, I got a membership at Costco for the first time. I plan to renew it. Here are 11 reasons why. Photo Credit: Mike Mozart (Creative Commons) Less cost: A recent study was done that compared a Costco shopping trip to Kroger, Kohl’s and specialty retailers like Best Buy. When it was […]