Saving Money

Free Menu Planning Resources

January 3, 2012

Menu planning can make your life easier, sure – but did you know that it’s easier on the budget as well? When you’re not rushed into a dinner plan, you’re not tempted toward takeout. Planning meals in advance also allows you to make great use of the items you bought at a great price (taking [...]

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Recommended Resources: Tracking Your Savings in 2012

January 1, 2012

Many of you have asked for a spreadsheet that allows you to track your savings throughout the year. I’ve hunted up a few great FREE resources that will allow you to input grocery receipts – it can be very motivating to see what you’ve been saving and spending! Record your savings for free with these [...]

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Frugal Idea: Reusable Fabric Gift Bags

December 16, 2011

Photo credit: Re-nest.com After Sara shared this on the Bargains to Bounty Facebook Page, I thought it was too good not to mention… The Christmas countdown has really begun – and you may have recently found yourself in the midst of wrapping paper, tape, boxes, ribbons and tissue paper wondering, “why does this take so [...]

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Guest Post: Calculating a Stock-Up Price on Toilet Paper

November 10, 2011

How to Determine a Good Stock-up Price on Toilet Paper One of the cardinal rules for saving money is to give up brand loyalty, but if there is one item people tend to be fussy about, it seems to be toilet paper. Of course some people have medical issues or septic system needs that relate [...]

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Exclusively for the Lunchbox: Tips & Ideas

August 26, 2011

A Guest Post by Danielle of Blossom Bunkhouse Hi, my name is Danielle. I’m an outnumbered mom to three school-aged boys, wife to a great outdoors husband and the creative force behind Blossom Bunkhouse. I love childhood! The years are so short yet so formative. Every parent wants their children to have gorgeous childhood memories [...]

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