11 Easy Ways to Save at the Grocery Store

Buy generic where you can. While I am happy with most generic brands, there are a few items that I really must stick with the name brand.  This may not seem like much, but a few dollars here and there adds up.
Set yourself a budget each week and prioritize your grocery list before you leave the [...]

10 Cheap Meal Ideas for a Tight Budget

Eating at home is so much cheaper AND healthier for you.  You know exactly what is going in to your meals. I really struggle with the prices now at a restaurant.  It is amazing how long we can eat off of what we pay for one average dinner for two at a restaurant.

Breakfast for Dinner (pancakes, [...]

Home Budget System – easy envelope system on paper

Have you heard of the envelope system?  Many finance programs teach this all cash system for tracking and managing money.  It’s great.  Our children used it when we were teaching them about money.  It’s just a little hard to go to an ALL cash system as adults.  It works great for spending allowances but is not [...]

Grocery Shopping Made Easy

Ok, maybe that title was a bit ambitious. I probably wouldn’t go straight to “easy”, maybe “easier”. I absolutely hate grocery shopping. I love cooking but just hate going to get the food. I am waiting on someone to decide to offer this service and deliver it to my front door step. Until then, this is [...]

Save a Living – Ways to Cut Back

As a mom and just general homebody, I have always loved that phrase.   This mindset has been what has kept me home with my children.

If you do the shopping for food, clothes and most other things you need around the house, you are a home manager.  While you may not be getting a paycheck every week, [...]