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Best Buys for December

With December, the deals are all about the holidays. There are no surprises there. And, as soon as those doors open on december 26th, there is holiday merchandise on sale. You’ll find the usual Christmas cards and ornaments, but there are some surprises, too. One bit of advice: if you find something in an after-holiday sale, snap it up. Retailers have not stocked an excess of goods this year, so the pickings may be slim. We went out and practically had our hand on some Christmas lights. We turned to listen to a request from one of our children. When … Continue reading →

Best Buys for November

We all know about the Black Friday deals that occurred this month as desperate retailers scramble to get some of that holiday money. But are there any other bargains specific to the month that you can get right now? Of course there are. And waiting until the end of the month will mean the best prices for you. Here are some of the things you should be thinking of buying, if you want to get the best deals of the year. Clothing is on a huge sale right now. This includes fall-clothing blow outs with tons of items on clearance … Continue reading →

Best Buys for October

Getting ready for those trick or treaters? There is plenty of candy on sale right now, of course. You’ll be able to buy full size candy bars and be the best-loved house in the neighborhood. So, don’t forget to stock up for your own family. Just after Halloween, I once found full size candy bars at 10 for a dollar. They made great movie snacks! Remember, you can freeze most candy bars and chocolate for use throughout the year. They keep for months and months. Want to find out what else is a good deal in the month of October? … Continue reading →

Best Buys for September

Wow. I can’t believe that September is almost over. In spite of the waning days, though, you can still get a good bargain when you know what to shop for this month. Here are some of the things that traditionally go on sale or deep discounts during the month of September. Home sales Want a really big ticket item? September is a great time to get a deal on a new home. Most new home buyers have made their purchases and have settled in well before the school session started, leaving less competition in the market. Owners who hoped to … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: August 25- August 31

This has been a very interesting week at Families.com. There have been several changes and additions to writing topics. I plan to continue bringing you up to date information about educational issues. Check out below for articles from this week. Sunday, August 26 Pay Students to Stay in High School? Arizona has devised a plan to attempt to keep students from dropping out of high school. Under the new plan, students will receive $25 a week to stay in school and keep up good grades. The students must also stay out of trouble. Montessori Celebrates 100 Years Maria Montessori introduced … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review for August 6th-12th, 2007

Saving money is a wonderful thing. Finding new ways to save is even better. We here in the frugal living blog, strive to make things easier by finding the ways for you, and then giving you the information. So what’s been happening in frugal living this week? Decorate on a Dime – The Basics (2) Looking to start a home decorating project, but don’t have a lot of money? Decorating your home is expensive, yet often makes your home feel better and more relaxing. So how do you go about decorating an entire home, yet saving money in the process? … Continue reading →

Best Buys for August

August seems to be the month for back to school deals. And while that is very true, there are some other unexpected items that are available at great deals. Now is the best time to buy these items before prices soar. So let’s start with back to school deals. You can find everything from a 7 cent box of crayons to $5.99 backpacks. The stores are all trying to get you in for your back to school shopping, all the while hoping that you will pick up a few extra items while you are there. The prices can be ridiculously … Continue reading →

How To Find The Best Spring and Summer Sales on Food and Really Save

Finding a sale on food, is always a pleasant experience, especially when you need the item or items. Grocery stores regularly offer awesome sales, like 10 for $10.00, or per pound discounts. But there are other ways to save money on your grocery bill and needed food. Here is a great breakdown of what foods are usually found on sale during the Spring and Summer months. March In March, many meats are on sale. In addition, cereals often drop as well as frozen vegetables and frozen meals. April April showers, bring may flowers, but the month also brings awesome deals … Continue reading →

The Frugal Dorm Room

Back to school is around the corner and big kids are getting ready to head off to college. It seems that the list of stuff they need is enormous, isn’t it? Your wallet might be hurting just about now (and I’m not even talking about the tuition!) So, it is nice when you can put your frugal hat on and get creative, especially when it comes to sprucing up the dorm room itself. There are plenty of great ideas out there for furniture and decoration that will make a nice comfy home away from home for your college student. An … Continue reading →

Complaining Can Pay Off

Most of the time, I try to refrain from complaining about things. This is not always easy to do, as I come from a long line of italian complainers on my father’s side. However, there are times when complaining, or the nice opposite to that, complimenting, can really pay off. How does this work? Well, let’s say that you purchased a box of crackers. What did you think of them? Were they yummy, horrible or somewhere in between? Did you feel as if you got a good value for your money? What would you do to improve the crackers? Would … Continue reading →