This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week along with National Nurses Week! If you are a teacher or a nurse, I want to thank you for your dedication and contribution to our communities! My mother is a lifelong teacher and I know first hand the trials and successes for teachers and it's nice to ...
Mothers Day Deals and Freebies
This weekend is one of the biggest weekends of the year. It's Mothers Day! Whether biological or honorary, our mothers truly are the ones who make this world go round. There are so many great ways to show her your love! Whether you are showering her with gifts or taking her to lunch, lots of deals ...
Train Travel Fair Tricks – Save on the Amtrak!
A few weeks ago I started thinking about summer vacation for myself and my kids. I thought, "Hey, why don't I ride the train to visit Grandma?" We've never taken the train anywhere. With gas nearing $4 a gallon in my area, I thought the train my be a nice, frugal option. Especially since we have a ...
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo History with These Deals and Freebies
Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone! Its time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo history! Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) originally commemorated the Battle of Puebla in 1862 in Mexico. Celebrations today include tacos, margaritas and whole lot of fun! There are lots of deals and specials at restaurants across the ...
Fabulous Weekend Deals Roundup
Thank goodness it's Friday, right?! I'm sure everyone is ready for a relaxing and fun weekend, which for me means a little shopping for weekend deals, too! There are some great deals out there this weekend, so I pulled together a list of deals for you to take advantage of! May 2nd through 4th ...
Frugal Gardening: Regrow Your Lettuce in a Glass of Water
Recently, my mother-in-law showed me a cool trick on frugal gardening by regrowing lettuce and celery indoors; I just had to try it out for myself. What you do is take a head of lettuce that you have purchased, enjoy that head of lettuce in salads and such but keep the stem. Place the stem in a ...
Can You Rent a Designer Handbag? Yes You Can!
When Louise on the "Sex and the City 2" movie informed Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) that there was such a thing as renting designer handbags, Carrie was in shock! But did you know you can rent original Louis Vuitton, Coach and Chanel handbags? And, it won't break the bank ...
Frugal Living: Celebrate Spring By Drying with a Clothes Line
I know that drying your clothes on a line is old fashioned, but with the warmth of spring upon us. Why not give it a try and save money with this frugal living technique? Many of you may have never dried your clothes outdoors, but I remember my grandmothers doing it pretty successfully. It's also a ...