Review: Put More Cash In Your Pocket
As a person who is trying to make the most of my hard-earned dollars, I'm always open to learning about new ways to make money. But when I first started reading Put More Cash in Your Pocket: Turn What You Know into Dough

Frugal Reading from the Cheapskate
I love this time of year because the deals are abundant.  But I also love it because some great bloggers get more philosophical and write some terrific posts! Here are a few things I've read recently that I wanted to share with you: Have you ever had a customer in line behind you grow impatient with your coupon usage?  I absolutely love how Moms Need to Know handled herself in her post When Coupons and Non-Couponers Collide. Many, many good things come in small packages.  Read The Beaut

Don't Forget to Vote for Me
If you haven't already voted for me, and you love this site, I'd be thrilled if you voted today! I was recently nominated for the Divine Caroline "Love This Site" award in the Career and Money category. I'm flattered to be nominated and would be honored if you'd head on over to Divine Caroline and

October Budget Review: Budget Fail
October was a lousy month for us.  We overspent in every single category of our budget.  While we still are living within our means, I must admit I was more than a little disappointed in our spending. In the end, I think we just got lazy.  Our committments outside the home have really picked up, and it's been a lot easier to grab a meal on the go than to make one at home.  I haven't used coupons as much as I usually do, or even watched the sales all that closely.  I haven't managed my stockpiles as well as I usually do.  I just haven't been as on top of things as I normally am. Looking at our October numbers, I realized that it's been

Homemade Christmas Gifts: What Are you Crafting?
Many people are looking to simplify the holidays this year, and that often means giving homemade gifts. Homemade gifts are a great way to express yourself, save some money, and delight the recipients.   But it can be tough coming up with ideas. Here are just a few ideas for homemade gifts: Photo gifts.  Frame a special photo or make a photo collage.  Put together a small scrapbook or a calendar.  There are many photo gifts you can create with your home computer, some digital photos and some free time.  Keep your eyes out for photo discounts and deals - they're everywhere now! (I'll share some great photo deals in an