Saving Money on Valentine's Day

7 Tips To Save Money On Valentine’s Day Are you on a tight budget this year? Do you think it means you have to forgo having a romantic Valentine’s Day? Think again. You can create a memorable time for you and your loved this Valentine’s Day, all without breaking the bank. After all, sometimes the […]
Five Tips To Help You Enjoy the Holidays More On Less Money
For many, the holidays are stressful. There always seems to be a shortage and time and money. If you find yourself lacking both, you’ll love the five tips I’ve come up with that will help you streamline your shopping and free up your days so you can truly appreciate the spirit of Christmas. Whatever you […]
Ten Free Gifts to Give This Christmas

Who said the best things in life aren’t free? Why not think outside the box this Christmas and give thoughtful, meaningful gifts that don’t cost a dime? After all, with the economy still down in the dumps and money being tight for most families, why make things even more difficult by spending money you don’t […]
How to Keep from Overspending This Holiday Season
With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to make a plan. What are you willing to spend money on this holiday season? Do you have a set budget or at least an idea of what you can afford? If you don’t, you’re likely to overspend. The excitement of Black Friday and Christmas can make that […]
How to Have a Memorable Valentine’s Day Without Spending Any Money
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of spending money you don’t have on things that you don’t need. If you’re looking for ways to make your loved ones feel special this February 14th but don’t want to go broke doing so, you’ve come to the right place. […]
7 Ways to Reduce Your Holiday Travel Costs
With the holidays upon us, travel is probably on your mind or you may already be in the middle of your holiday travels. You may have family in another state or country or may finally have time off from work to actually take a vacation. No matter what the reason, you’ll want to get to […]
Go Cheap This Thanksgiving and Save Money
My favorite day of the year is coming up: THANKSGIVING! A day full of football, family, amazing food, and great memories. A day of thankfulness for what we have. The all-American holiday. With such a big holiday comes big expenses. Travel costs are the big expense for some families, but for others it’s the big […]
Hosting a Holiday Cookie Swap
A few years ago, I had the privilege of attending a holiday cookie swap at a friend’s house and have wanted to write about it ever since. It was a marvelous spread filled with cookies of every size, shape, and flavor. The rules of the swap were actually very easy. Bake a plate of your […]
How to Make Salt Dough Ornaments With Your Kids
An Easy Salt Dough Ornament Recipe The holidays are a time where creativity is encouraged. Trimming your tree can be costly if you opt to purchase each and every one of your ornaments from the store. Rather than incur these unnecessary costs, think about other festive ways to decorate. In fact, with a little bit […]
Five Great Gifts You Can Make For Under $5

Whoever said that something had to be expensive in order for it to be meaningful never knew the joy of a handmade gift! Not only are these types of presents rich with sentimental value, they also capture the spirit of the holidays with their simplicity and personal nature. A handcrafted gift is truly special because […]