If you buy used stuff, it’s a great way to keep money in your pocket. It also increases your buying power further than you imagined. And it can also be a great way to make money. Buying used things is a great benefit to you, your budget and the environment. We’ll share why we love buying used things, and where we find the best deals. We’ll also share how we sell used things we no longer need … and …
Do you have an ink stain on fabric or upholstery? There are several inexpensive ways to get the stain out of fabric. We had a microfiber ottoman that was given to us. It had blue and black ink scribbles on it. In the video on this page, we show the steps we used to return the ottoman fabric to like-new condition. In this post, we’ll share several options and show you the two that worked best for us. Step …
Have you ever wondered which dish soap works best and gives you the best value for the money? We love saving money and were wondering if we should buy the cheapest dish detergent or a more expensive one. Our curiosity finally got the best of us and we put together this test. Have you ever thought, “Hmm, this name-brand product costs twice as much as the generic; is it twice as good? Oh, it’s all just advertising hype, there …
If you want to know how much an Arby’s Roast Beef sandwich is supposed to weigh, just read our story. What would you do if you got 30% less than you paid for? We got “ripped off,” but got it resolved quickly. We had just completed a Once-A-Month cooking day (read more here) where Annette (with help from the rest of us) prepares between 10 and 17 dinner meals which we store in the freezer for use later in …
There are dozens of uses for a home meat slicer and the savings you can bank are amazing. In this article, we’ll talk mainly about how much money you can save using a meat slicer to cut your own lunch meat. With food prices soaring, we’ve got to use every strategy possible to save money! And we’ll also share other things that we use a meat slicer for — you may be surprised. Plus we’ll tell you how much our …
The concept of shopping in a wholesale club or warehouse and buying directly from a distributor is an appealing idea for money-saving-minded people. But do today’s warehouse clubs really save you money or are they merely a carefully marketed retail store that has lots of stuff in it, designed to separate you from your money? We’ll discuss the pros and cons of shopping at the warehouse clubs AND we’ll tell you how you can do it without buying a …
Are you searching for the best lactose intolerance pills? Are you wanting a cheaper option that really works? Have you tried different solutions for your digestive issues? The National Institute of Health estimates that about 68 percent of the world’s population has lactose malabsorption issues. That’s a lot of people who need help digesting lactose. We’ve tried a number of natural and pill solutions for lactose intolerance. We also did an in-depth comparison with Costco Lactase (Kirkland) or Lactaid …
If you’re looking for crockpot cooking ideas for recipes or crafting we’ve got answers. If you want lots of delicious and favorite recipes and some really outrageous uses for a slow cooker, you’ve also come to the right place! The slow cooker or Crockpot is one of the most versatile time and money-saving tools we have in our kitchen. We use them so much that, over time, we now have three of them. They help us on our once-month …
What is a financial windfall? Is managing a windfall something you are prepared to do? Winning the lottery, a TV game show, a large inheritance or sweepstakes are all windfalls. What about smaller windfalls – like a tax refund? Have you ever been faced with managing sudden money? How could this money help you? How would you manage it? Have you ever thought of creating a plan for a financial windfall? TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Will a Windfall be Coming …
Discover unique and inexpensive vacation souvenir ideas to help you remember your travels in style. From classic keepsakes to quirky finds, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in and explore the world of vacation travel souvenirs and mementos! We’ve broken this list into the following 7 categories: TABLE OF CONTENTS1 INEXPENSIVE SOUVENIR IDEAS2 COLLECTABLE SOUVENIRS3 SOUVENIR FOOD IDEAS4 LOCAL ART AND ARTIST SOUVENIRS5 WEARABLE SOUVENIRS6 CHRISTMAS SOUVENIR IDEAS7 BOOKS AND ALBUMS SOUVENIR IDEAS8 MISCELLANEOUS SOUVENIR IDEAS9 UNIQUE PLACES TO …