This has got to be one of my most favorite thrift store re-do projects, and I am so excited that I wanted to share it with you. In our new house we were blessed that the previous owners left the high end wood blinds in the upper living room and dining room. However, the kitchen […]
How We Save on SirusXM Radio Subscription
April 8, 2018 by
We wanted to share with you how we save on SirusXM radio subscription services, in case you would like to keep a few extra dollars in your pocket. When we first purchased our 2015 Chevy Captiva two years ago (it was a used vehicle, but new to us) it came with a trial subscription for […]
Ground Beef On Sale – $2.49 a Pound (through 2/26/18)
February 24, 2018 by
We are pleased to announce ground beef on sale at Zaycon Fresh! Zaycon is about real impactful prices on quality food. This supplying-partner approved offer is just one more example of what happens when thousands of families join forces to buy good food together. The Zaycon Fresh USA raised 93/7 lean ground beef is only […]
52 Week Saving Challenge – You Should Be On Week 8
February 24, 2018 by
It’s been a busy couple of weeks we know, but no time to slack off the 52 week saving challenge schedule! This is week 8. This is week 8. Deposit $8 or $45 if you are working backwards. Will this be the year you join us in saving money every week that adds up to […]
Is It a Habit Yet? Here is a Reminder for Week 6
February 9, 2018 by
They say you need to repeat things over and over for them to become a habit. That is the case with saving money too, especially if you are one of the smart cookies who are doing the 52 Week Saving Challenge. This is week 6. Deposit $6 or $47 if you are working backwards. Will […]
Week 3, 4 & 5 – $12 Gets You on Track
February 2, 2018 by
It’s early in the year and we have managed to be pretty dang busy around our house. There is the upcoming move and a little trip to Michigan’s stunning Upper Penninsula last week. We have not been very diligent with reminding you about making your 52 Week Saving Challenge deposits. Hopefully you remembered. If not, […]
Why This Veteran Prefers Lowes vs Home Depot – Military Discount
January 12, 2018 by
Recently we stopped into a Lowes store and found out about their new Military Discount program. As a military veteran family we are happy to see retail stores extending benefits to those that have served our country. Lowes vs Home Depot Military Discount Home Depot’s military discount program is only for active, retired and disabled […]
Will You Be Paying Cash for Christmas?
October 23, 2017 by
Will you be paying cash for Christmas this year? I just happened to see that Christmas is a measly 60 some days away! What do I mean by paying cash for Christmas? I mean will you be able to buy all your holiday gifts & buy all the food and beverages needed for your holiday […]
A Lesson In Contentment (Or Maybe I Was Just Being Cheap?)
April 7, 2017 by
Recently I think I experienced a lesson in contentment, or else I was just being cheap. You can decide for yourself but as I was starting to write this blog post a light bulb went off inside my head. I am 99% sure my feelings were an example in the shift of my thinking as […]
You Sold That For How Much? Thrift Store Find Turns Into $58 Profit – eBay Flip Story
April 6, 2017 by
We just had a great eBay flip sale this week and wanted to share it with you. We’ve encouraged you before to earn extra money by selling items on eBay and we hope these real life examples get you motivated to give it a whirl. (Did you know that we sell on eBay and Amazon […]
