I have used TurboTax every year to eFile our taxes since 2001. The first couple years we qualified to use the free version. As our taxes became more complex we have had to buy a more advanced version. Even though we now have to buy a premium version, I consider it worth every penny and itRead More
Ways to Save Money on Pet Care – Pet Food Coupons, Deals, and Freebies
Our pets are an important part of our family, but the cost for their care does add up. There are multiple ways to save money on pet care. I suggest you follow your favorite brands on Facebook so you will see when they have coupons. Sign up for email lists from your favorite pet supplyRead More
What is Checkout 51 and How Does the Checkout 51 App Work
You know I love using my smart phone to help me save money. Well I am excited to share a new app that you can use to earn cash back. This one is called Checkout 51. If you have been using Ibotta, you are going to LOVE Checkout 51! I was given the opportunity to try CheckoutRead More
Free Redbox DVD Rental Code
Staying in and watching a movie is a great way to relax after all the Thanksgiving activities. And watching a free movie is a great way to save money after Christmas shopping on Black Friday! You can get a FREE DVD rental at Redbox kiosks by using the code 43ZJW74M at checkout. This code withRead More
6 Secret Stores to Shop for Black Friday Deals
Everyone knows that big-box retailers have great deals on Black Friday and their ads come out earlier and earlier each year. You can fight the crowds at these stores or you can shop at these “secret” places that often have great Black Friday deals. Don’t forget that just because a store is not somewhere youRead More
How to Save Even More Money Using Daily Deal Sites
Lisa is sharing her tips for how to save even more money while using daily deal sites. One of my favorite ways to maximize savings is by using daily deal websites, and knowing when to use my vouchers for even more savings. My examples are more tailored towards online offers, but can ideally be usedRead More
Tips for Buying Gifts on Ebay
I do some of my Christmas shopping on Ebay. Yes, really! I have bought gently used toys for my youngest child from eBay on many occasions. I’ve also bought out of print books, videos, games, and CDs for my older kids. Shopping on Ebay is frugal. It is a great place to find out-of-print or discontinuedRead More
8 Things to Skip Buying on Black Friday
You may be thinking Black Friday has deals in every department of the stores you are shopping at, but this is not necessarily true. There are some things that are not on the best sale they will be all year and stores do this on purpose to try to draw you in, hoping you willRead More
Black Friday Sales Tip: Shop Online on Thanksgiving!
Now that you know how to properly combine coupons with a sale, any savvy shopper is EXCITED for Black Friday Sales. However, don’t let the hype get to you and your pocketbook. Instead, know the Black Friday Shopping Tips and get ahead of the game! First things first, when shopping for Black Friday deals don’tRead More
How to Save Money on Cyber Monday
These tips on how to save money on Cyber Monday will help you shop more effectively and save more money. Black Friday is the long-standing traditional shopping day, but in recent years, you may have heard of “Cyber Monday.” Cyber Monday is an internet-wide sale on the Monday after Thanksgiving that is, in recent years,Read More
How to Make Money Doing Searches Online
I don’t know about you but I love earning money! I’m going to let you in on a little secret…you can earn money online! Now what I’m talking about isn’t going to make you rich. In fact it might only give you a few extra bucks every month, but as a stay at home momRead More
How to Earn Money Using Qmee When doing Searches
I discovered a new search tool, that pays you when you do searches: Qmee! I am so excited about this tool that I wanted to share it with you. How Qmee Works: 1. Signup for an account with Qmee here. 2. Install the Qmee app to your toolbar. This is the easiest install I haveRead More
Top Money Saving Apps
We all love to save money, but sometimes saving money is a lot of work! Personally, I like to find ways that make saving money easy and stress free. One of my favorite ways to save money is by using apps on my tablet and my smart phone. I have found that this is anRead More
How to Organize Your Coupons
Last week Erika shared how to get started using coupons. This week she is sharing ways to organize and store your coupons: Using coupons is a great way to save money. Often times you will hear someone say that couponing is a struggle because of the time. The time and effort that is put intoRead More
6 Ways to Save Money at Target
If you enjoy shopping at Target and are doing so on a budget, it is important that you know about all of the ways to save Target offers! Below, you will find 6 ways to save money at Target and get the most bang for your buck. Shopping at Target is of course fun, andRead More
9 Ways to Find Coupons Online
These 9 ways to find coupons online will help you maximize your savings. One of the best ways to maximize savings is with coupons. If you are new to couponing, this can be a daunting task and you may not have any idea how to find them in the first place. The good thing aboutRead More
How to Save Money at Walgreens with Balance Rewards
Christine is sharing tips for saving money at Walgreen’s with Balance Rewards. If you already know how Balance Rewards works, you can find a list of Walgreen’s sales with coupon matchups here. One of the neatest programs out there is Walgreen’s Balance Rewards Points. Not only can you save money on so many items inRead More
Freecycling – The Frugal and Eco-Friendly Way to “Shop”
As we all know, one of the keys to living frugally is to simply shop less often. When it comes to furnishing your home or clothing your family, however, we all have definite needs! These expenses can really add up, particularly as your family grows. Fortunately, it’s all doable – one way to “shop” forRead More
How to Find Deals on Hotel Rooms
This time of year, everyone seems to be traveling somewhere and the hotels sure do know it. In the winter and off season you can often find hotel rooms for around $40 per night, even for a really nice hotel! In the summer the prices at the same hotel can skyrocket to 4 times thatRead More
How to Save Money at CVS with their Rewards Program
CVS has a great awards program. As with most stores that offer deep discounts to rewards program members, there are ways to really use it effectively to get things for very low cost or even free! First of all, you will need to sign up for the CVS rewards program, called “CVS ExtraCare”. To signRead More
