Are you planning a garage sale soon? Sales are a great way to not only clear your home of clutter but to make a few extra dollars as well. Over the years I've held numerous sales and learned a thing or two about what makes a successful garage sale.  I've also spent numerous Saturday mornings driving from garage sale to garage sale. In fact, many years ago I had a business selling items I ...

This summer, instead of the traditional choices, you can encourage your teen to take on one of these Alternative Summer Jobs For Teens. Not only are these things your kids can benefit from financially, they will teach them responsibility. There are many jobs out there geared toward teens, but when you are looking for something unique, these are great choices for building character, earning money, ...

By contributing writer Laura Gift giving doesn't just happen around the holidays. It catches us by surprise all year round as the need for presents on birthdays, housewarmings, graduations, baby showers, bridal showers, and other little occasions pop up. If you feel like you're constantly running out to buy full price items at the last-minute, then I have some tips to help you save money and ...

Being frugal doesn't mean you have to be frumpy. As a busy, multi-tasking mom, I'm finally starting to appreciate the importance of not only caring for my family and household, but taking care of myself. It is possible to pamper yourself on a budget. Often times, self-sacrificing moms like us have our time filled caring for our loved ones and home, but we can easily neglect taking time ...

Have you thought about the power of saving? What if you found ways to save $5 a day, for the next month. That's $150. What if you did that for a year? That adds up to $1,825? What if found ways to save $5 a day for the next $20 years? You'd have an extra $36,000! It might be difficult to find $5 savings every day for the next 20 years, but even saving $5 a week adds up over time! Most of the ...