The purchases we don’t think twice about because they are only $2 or $3 a time. Figure out how much extra you need per month. Is it a $100, $200 or more? If you need an extra $100 a month you need to save or stop spending $3.33 each day for 30 days. …
How often have you left the grocery store saying, “The price of food continues to rise?” Or what I used to say all the time, “How did it come to that much? I hardly got any food.” Today, I want to share how you can make a grocery list full of food to eat for …
Are you ready to make goals and stick with them? This year set your goals up in a way that inspires you to dream big. You hear it often, set goals. Or better yet as the new year begins people often ask, What are your goals for this year? I love setting goals. I …
Do you remember the first time you scored free stuff at the store? It always feels a little naughty right? How did we get this so cheap? The coupon highs or the savings amount drives us to keep going. All good things come with effort and time. Couponing is time consuming. In seasons …
If you are thinking about building a barn and refusing to go into debt to do it, the tips below are for you. It won’t be easy, but boy, it will be rewarding. You can look through some of the free barn plans I’ve linked to and watch a video of our barn from start …
You have time to not go into debt for the holidays. If you are feeling anxious, stressed out and maxed out, take a deep breath. You aren’t alone. Give yourself a little grace because you saw either the pin for this article or on Facebook or wherever and you wanted to learn How to Fix …
No coupons needed, no scrolling through all the store ads or following a bunch of blogs. Nope, there is one new trick you can do to save loads of cash on your groceries right now today. I’ll give you a tease, if you already buy store brand items you will love this one. Maybe you …
Whether you are stressing over family coming into town, chatting with your uncle who makes your skin cringe or dealing with kids who are whining and screaming; the Holiday season can be one of the most hectic stressful times of the year. What if we could just stop and try to simplify things? Throw out …
Is the thought of providing dinner again for your family making you cringe? Maybe you don’t mind making meals for the family once or twice a week, BUT you just can’t handle the bill every time you go out to eat or pick up some quick meals. The cost is going to kill your finances …
Life is pretty if you live in the middle of nowhere and a Target store is within 15 minutes. If you have a Home Depot across from your Target store, then date night just improved! Target is a top store I love to shop at, living in a smaller area right after my top favorite …
Are you feeling the pain of money being tight? Especially this time of year? Did you know that you can try all the classes, read all the blog posts you want and things still can be a mess without contentment? You can be broke and be content. You can be rich and be content. You …
When we moved into our 1850s farmhouse two years ago you felt like you might hit your head on the ceiling because the light fixture was so long and wide. It was an eyesore. The lighting in an outdated house wasn’t bringing a warm and inviting feeling. My husband and I are DIYers he …
Right now is the best time to get ready for the Best Black Friday deals. By being prepared for this event which starts earlier each year, you’ll score black Friday deals before others. Black Friday has changed in the past few years. Many of us had the beloved tradition of waking up in the middle …
When I started couponing the hauls were so exciting. When I started blogging at Batavia’s Best Bargains, it was my coupon hauls and meal menus that took off. I get it, it is a lot easier to see someone actually going out and scoring the deals not just typing them up. This week I headed …
Hey Everyone! I wanted to share with you my annual 20 days of Giveaways! Even though I do this on my other site I wanted to give any of my readers here a chance as well. Last year was filled with a lot of toys and this year I’m only giving away two toys! The …
I realized how many of you have no idea the power of a 50¢ coupon. Have you wondered why someone would print a 50¢ off a box of cereal coupon? If so my brother who helps me run a deal blog, said the same thing. WHY YOU ACTUALLY NEED 4 BOXES OF …
I do not consider myself a trendy dresser. I consider myself to find cute clothes for cheap. A few years ago, I discovered online thrift stores. I was thrilled, but I still am the type of girl who wants to try it on, make sure it fits and think twice before I buy something. I …
I can feel the deals in the air! Since I have been a deal/coupon blogger for just about four years now, I would consider myself a pro at finding ways to save extra when shopping online. If it’s getting close to the holiday season and you need to save cash, or you are in a …
All it takes to save money on your groceries is three simple things this week. Don’t go grocery shopping until you get your pen, paper, coffee, and read or watch the video below. Today is the day you decide to control your finances and give yourself a bit of breathing room by starting with an …
When’s the last time you went shopping because your fridge was empty and your cupboards bare? Sure you may have said the other day, “My boys eat everything.” I’m sure they do. But I mean really empty. The empty kind you shut the fridge door because of the dirt you have no idea how …
Every year the kids go back to school parents feel relieved, overwhelmed, and a whole mix of emotions. Whatever your situation or feelings are when it comes to sending your kids off to their first day of the year, I have 12 awesome free printables to help you get off to a great start. …
Back-to-school shopping has begun. So whether your kiddos are going back to school at the end of August or sometime in September, retailers are stocked and ready now with school supply deals. You don’t want to wait too long, or you won’t find the supplies you need, only fall decor and Christmas ornaments. Each year …
Dropping a few thousand dollars on appliances isn’t my favorite thing to do. I’m guessing you aren’t too thrilled about it either. I love shiny new things when I can get them for less. With our HUGE farmhouse kitchen makeover, I was torn with spending money on new appliances. There are ways my friend to …
Our first home was a lovely little cape cod. The kitchen was tiny and the cupboards weren’t real wood. The deep red color drew me in. Well, actually it was the appliances. Those shiny new stainless steel kitchen appliances. Oh, how a girl who is 24 loves new appliances she thought she could never …
