by MaryJane | Jan 13, 2013 | Money Savers
If you’ve been following our string of posts about cutting monthly budget costs, you know that we recently cut the cord to cable TV. (Yep, we took the leap, and we ditched cable TV!) I have to say, as much as I loved being able to watch recorded shows (that’s right,...
by MaryJane | Jan 10, 2013 | Money Savers
With all the talk about “fiscal cliffs” lately, many of us are looking for ways to save even more money. (Think: “A penny saved is a penny earned.”) Unfortunately, for those of us pinching pennies pretty hard already, coming up with new ways to save can seem elusive...
by MaryJane | Dec 5, 2012 | Crock-Pot, Dinner, Food & Garden, Money Savers
Crock-Pot cooking is making a comeback. Debuting in the 1970s with the slogan, “Cooks all day while the cook’s away,” the slow cooker revolutionized the way Americans thought about dinner. A godsend to women returning to the workforce, this low-wattage appliance...
by MaryJane | Nov 26, 2012 | Money Savers
The Challenge Occasionally, I like to give myself an end-of-the-month grocery shopping challenge. Can I make meals for my family with what I have on hand rather than spending the rest of the money in my grocery budget? Take this month, for example. I still have half...
by MaryJane | Sep 15, 2012 | DIY Health & Beauty, Life & Home, Money Savers
Have you ever come across a post and thought, “That’s a great idea! I’ll have to remember to try that sometime,” and then needed it sooner than you thought? That’s what happened to me last weekend. I had just read this post on One Good Thing, where Jill featured the...
by MaryJane | Jun 14, 2012 | Crafts, Money Savers
The girls and I have been feeling crafty lately. They made these adorable shoulder bags…perfect for learning how to sew a straight seam for their 4-H projects…and I made these ultra-fun, napkin-covered throw pillows, adding a splash of color to our living...
