Money

          

4 Ways to Save for the Holidays

4 Ways to Save for the Holidays

The holidays are here, and your eyes are hurting from online shopping all night. While that's happening, you're stressing about how much you can spend and hoping everyone can receive a gift. Next thing you know, you find yourself overspending and feeling horrible about it. Let's review these top four strategies to help you save for the holidays. Limit Your Gift Giving Honesty never hurts; let your loved ones know your spending goal for the year. You can provide an approximate number and let...

read more
5 Tips for Becoming More Self-Sustainable

5 Tips for Becoming More Self-Sustainable

Becoming self-sustainable is a valuable skill set that will serve you well in the coming months. As inflation rises and the economy becomes more unstable, here are some skills you should work to develop.  Homestead Where You Are The best thing about creating a homestead is that you customize it based on where you live. An article written for morningchores.com by Jennifer Poindexter states, “It is possible to create some type of homestead right where you are. If you are in an apartment and...

read more

Puppy Scams: What to Look Out For

Thinking of expanding your family by four paws? Getting a new puppy is an exciting and sometimes stressful decision. Adoption is always a good way to go but you can’t always get the breed you are looking for. There are so many great breeders out there, but caution is required as certain breeds of dogs are in high demand. Unfortunately, scammers aren’t limited to car warranties and student loan debt; they’ve evolved to puppy scamming too. You go online looking for the type of dog breed you want...

read more
Why Buy Summer Night Treats When You Can Make Them

Why Buy Summer Night Treats When You Can Make Them

With the summer heat coming in, it has us all running for cold treats. There are many great places to get ice cream treats and cold drinks. But why leave your house when you can create something tasty in your own home. Keep a couple of ingredients on hand so that you can cool off while saving some money. Check out some of these great ideas. Ice Cream Sandwich Homemade ice cream sandwiches should be a staple on hot summer days. Bake a batch or buy a box of your favorite cookies and get your...

read more
Summer Fun All from The Dollar Store

Summer Fun All from The Dollar Store

Summer can be an expensive time. All the kids are out of school and looking to their parents to entertain them. And they do not like the idea of just doing chores. Don’t go broke trying to keep from boredom. Head to your local dollar store and load up on some of the essentials. Here are some great finds and how to use them to get your kids playing and off the couch. Chalk Chalk is a must-buy. For only a dollar, you can get a small bucket of chalk to let the children's imaginations go wild with...

read more
Skip to content