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  • Breakfast for Less

    Breakfast can easily be the least expensive meal of the day. In preparation for back to school, I’d like to share three of my family’s cost-saving morning meals. More

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    Minimizing waste of summer produce

    It is estimated that by the time we peel, separate, skin, and trash iffy produce, we can actually end up throwing away up to 40 percent of our purchases! I’m going to share some great tips to help you use more and waste less. More

  • Woman Staying Cool

    Keep it cool

    Keeping it cool using the air conditioning during the summer comes with a hefty price – especially if you have central air. There are ways to help cut air conditioning expenses when you use my 7 favorite tips. More

  • Back to School

    Back to school is already starting!

    Ever see those college shirts that say something like, “My son and my money go to . . . you might as well make tee shirts for every school, from elementary on up. Here’s a list of things we see at least once every July or August – and at a fraction of retail prices! More

  • Home security without the high expense

    If you’re away on a regular basis, or are planning an extended getaway, you might be thinking about a home security system. But adding another thing to your budget isn’t in the budget. Are there alternatives? More