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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. If you aren’t sure about buying reusable bags , at the very least, you can save the bags from your last shopping trip and bring them in. So, instead of using resources for plastic water bottles, we all have our own BPA-free water bottles that we can refill.

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

Family Balance Sheet

My husband and I even use the drive time to our destination as time to talk through any goals, issues or other plans. You don’t even have to stay at the home, you could just check in daily to collect the mail, water the plants and garden, feed the goldfish, open/close blinds, etc. Time away can really clear your mind.

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up!

Couponing 101

It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! ” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace? Use shoeboxes for storage. Once you get through sorting, it’s time for giving away (or selling) and storing.

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Tidying Up – Saving You Money!

Couponing 101

It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! ” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace? Use shoeboxes for storage. Once you get through sorting, it’s time for giving away (or selling) and storing.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. 18 – Use Cash Back Grocery apps.