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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When the Great Recession began in 2008/2009, my boss at the time (a Vice President of the company) and her spouse consulted their financial adviser to see what they should do. They asked him what would likely cause us to come out of recession. percent in 2009, the U.S. In spite of a 2009 study by Scott I.

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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

We bought our house in March 2009, during some of the worst of the recession and the housing bubble bursting. Also, I now eat the end pieces of loaves of bread, and I’ve learned that you can revitalize wilted veggies with a simple soak in some water.

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Helping Kids Set New Year’s Resolutions

Saving Cents With Sense

Playing at recess, riding a bike, starting a new sport – allow your children to pick their favorite activity to focus on this year. Educational Goals – Depending on the age of your child this can vary, and since my children are young, their goals are simple. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Introducing Simply Shellie!

Saving With Shellie

I started writing Saving with Shellie in January 2009 to keep myself accountable to my $40 a week grocery challenge and to help others navigate the crazy world of coupons. Frugal living helped our budget survive two babies, one recession, four moves and countless emergency expenses. Just simple touches here and there.

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Rite Aid September 2012 Video Values

Saving Cents With Sense

off any Simple product. off GE Track and Recessed or Decorative Bulbs. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Off Revlon ColorStay™ Smoky Shadow Stick or Revlon ColorStay Overtime™ Lengthening Mascara. off Dove Body Wash 18 oz. Fall Cleaning- Save $8. off Libman Freedom Spray Mop. off Ester-C.