
Whenever we go down the juice aisle at the store, ALL I hear about are the “Lightning McQueen Juice Boxes”. But the “Lightning McQueen Juice Boxes” are $3.50-$4.00 for a pack of eight. We don’t get those often. A couple weeks ago, I was able to snag 10 packs of Minute Maid for $2.00 …
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Did you know that as part of the military family you are eligible for discounts at many popular stores and restaurants? Well it’s true! Listed below are some of the great places where you can save money by either showing your military ID (great for families) or simply visit in uniform to receive the discounts. …
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When it comes to saving money, no amount is too small. When you find a money saving tip that works for you, run with it! All those little savings add up. Beauty doesn’t have to be expensive! Check out this great tip from Pinterest: Add a couple drops of saline eyedrops or contact lens solution in to …
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Yard Sales are a great way to clear out some clutter and generate some extra cash. The best yard sale I’ve ever had was last year and I made over $250! I’m geared up this year to have another one! I came from a family of “yard sellers”. I’m pretty sure I’ve been through 25+ …
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I’m so glad our taxes are done and mailed! If you haven’t done yours yet, MomonDealz has an My “Ask An Accountant” series that should help with many questions that may arise. If you have additional questions, you can email cjwtaxpro@gmail.com. Please keep in mind this post is for informational purposes only and answers given are …
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When it comes to saving money, no amount is too small. When you find a money saving tip that works for you, run with it! All those little savings add up. Today’s tip is saving gift bags from all occasions (not just Christmas!) to save money! Gift bags are ridiculously expensive! I save all gift bags that …
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This post comes to us courtesy of Dede at Better On A Budget. She has been saving money (and saving her family from unnecessary chemicals) by making her own household cleaners. This is her list of “must haves” for making your own cleaners and all the different things you can do with them! MUST HAVES for making …
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When it comes to saving money, no amount is too small. When you find a money saving tip that works for you, run with it! All those little savings add up. Today’s tip is about saving money when you’re out on the road – to-and-from ball practice, running errands, etc – you know, those days where …
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When it comes to saving money, no amount is too small. When you find a money saving tip that works for you, run with it! All those little savings add up. Today’s tip is saving money on wrapping paper! I tend to be more of a gift bag person (because they’re so easy to save and reuse! …
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When it comes to saving money, no amount is too small. When you find a money saving tip that works for you, run with it! All those little savings add up. Today’s tip is making your own buttermilk for your recipes! Add 1 Tbsp lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk and let it sit for …
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Have you ever wondered how to make your own laundry soap? Here is a recipe shared with us by The Centsible Family! Ingredients: 1 bar of Fels-Naptha Soap 4 cups of hot water 1/2 cup of Borax 1 cup of Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda (It has to be the Super Washing Soda, baking soda or just Arm & Hammer …
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Have you seen the Mott’s for Tots Apple Juice? The one with 50% less sugar? You know why it’s 50% less sugar? Because it’s 50% more water. It’s just watered down apple juice. I have always diluted my son’s juice, whether it be apple juice or some other flavor (like a Juicy Juice Apple Strawberry flavor …
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Clearly, the easiest way to avoid a late fee on a bill is to pay the bill on time. But, inevitably, at least once in your life, you misplace the phone bill and find it after it’s past due or your toddler throws the water bill in the garbage, or you forget to write the check …
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When it comes to saving money, no amount is too small. When you find a money saving tip that works for you, run with it! All those little savings add up. Today’s tip is to borrow movies from your local library! That’s right, if you have a library card, that means you can check out movies at …
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I hate buying fresh foods and having to throw them out because they’ve gone bad before I can use them up. I’ve compiled a list of tips that I’ve found to help maximize what you can get from your fresh produce: Fruits and Green and Red Bell Peppers keep best if you remove them from the …
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Revisiting your home budget and looking for quick wins (guest post) “You won’t be able to swing it,” my father – a financial professional with a whole bunch of three-letter accolades to his name – insisted. He was positive my husband and I would be unable to survive, let alone thrive, on my husband’s paycheck and …
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