I remember the first time my husband had to buy glasses. He didn't have access to a military hospital and we ended up paying out of pocket for his glasses. It was over $300 which was about 1/4 of our monthly paycheck. I immediately began dreading the day our children would need some specs. I knew I ...
7 Tips for Growing Strawberries in Containers
If you lack space or time to plant a garden, container gardening may be for you. Growing strawberries in containers is perfect for anyone who wants fresh fruit without all the hassle. When you keep a few simple tips in mind, you can grow fresh strawberries in containers all season long. One ...
How to Buy Healthy Food on a Budget
I hear from many people that you can't eat or buy healthy food on a budget. They tell me they can never find coupons or good sales on healthy, non-processed foods. This is a lie that the manufacturers of processed food want you to believe. You can absolutely eat healthy on a budget. It's even easier ...
How to Save Money on Produce
Fresh fruits and vegetables are one our largest grocery expenses. We try to eat as healthy as possible, which means we need to save money on produce when we can. How to Save on Produce My kids can easily eat three pounds of bananas or a quart of berries at lunch. There are not normally coupons for ...
Learn a New Skill
Whenever I find myself with a little extra free time, I try to learn a new skill. From home repair to cooking, one easy way to save money is to do things yourself. Now, sometimes I laugh at even the idea of "free-time" but in reality there are phases in my life (and probably yours too) where you ...
