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Do-It-Yourself & Save | 31 Days to Find $1000

Family Balance Sheet

I have no problem in outsourcing tasks, but our goal this month is to save $1000, so I’ve reconsidered certain tasks that I pay someone else to do and instead I’ll put that money towards our savings goal. Today’s challenge: Do-It-Yourself & Save. household repairs. lawn maintenance.

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How to Get Somebody Else Interested in Budgeting

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I first met him, my husband was not a budgeter. He was happy saving a small amount of his money and spending the rest, and he felt that budgets were restrictive and for people with a lot less money than he had. When I started budgeting, many pieces of the money puzzle fell into place for me.

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Friday’s Freebies: Zarbees, Disney Decal and More!

Saving Cents With Sense

You Can Do It Yourself: Great Do It Yourself Home Improvements on a Budget by Gary Nealon. Disney Family Decal. thinagain Sample. The Ultimate Diabetes Diet by Mary Johnson. Sunmaid Family Favorite Recipe Book. The Ultimate Paleo Desserts by Emma Rose. A Life Worth Reading: Thomas Jefferson by C.P.

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Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Set Only $19.99 (Best Price On Record!)

Couponing 101

Recommended for children 8 and older, this set offers 101 do-it-yourself projects that will give your child an entertaining, concrete education on how electronics work. Thanks, Kosher On A Budget ! This is the BEST price we’ve ever seen on this set. Both of my kids LOVE Snap Circuits and can play with them for hours.

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Daily Deal: DIY Halloween for under $11

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Still in need of a budget friendly Halloween costume ? Stop browsing Pinterest and use one of these easy do-it-yourself ideas : Chef hat ($7) + Apron ($3) + any cooking utensil you have = Chef. Rubber chicken ($7) + Extension Cord ($2) = Fried chicken. Purple balloons ($3) + Green Hat ($3) = Bunch of grapes.

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All You Magazine Subscription – $10 Per Year

Saving With Shellie

I get all kinds of great ideas for my home and unlike other magazine, everything has your budget in mind! In each issue, you’ll get helpful articles on taking care of yourself, healthy and fast ways to feed your family, clothes you can wear and afford, do-it-yourself home repair projects and relationship advice.

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What An Auto Loan Is And How It Works

Savings Corner

Just make sure the payments are well within your budget. While getting a car loan can be more complex than a personal loan , it is still possible to do it yourself and land a good deal. If you plan to purchase a new car and keep it for a long time, you’ll owe a lower monthly payment by taking out a longer-term loan.

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