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Which Business Tools and Supplies are Good Buys in December?

 While you may be doing a great deal of shopping for the people on your gift list, you might also be wondering whether this time of year is a good time to scout out the sales on items that you need for your home – based business. If you itemize deductions on your tax return, it makes sense to shop now, especially if you have identified some things that you need. There are also some items that are usually on sale in December. For example, December is one time of year where computers are at their lowest prices. In fact, … Continue reading →

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 →

Frugal Living Week in Review for September 23-30

Fall is in full swing in our neck of the woods, which seems to be obvious by the cooling temperatures and the trees slowly beginning to change. I never realized how busy life can get in the fall, and that there are new and different ways to save money on anything and everything. I was absent from the blog this week, but some excellent articles and tips for saving money are here for your enjoyment. Avoid Waste with A Leftover List Eating at home is one of the best ways to save money and practice a frugal lifestyle. If you … 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 →

Permira Might Buy Ancestry.com

As you may already know, Ancestry.com has been talking with potential buyers. The idea is that Ancestry.com will go from being a public company to a private one. Right now, it looks like Permira is the company most likely to buy the genealogy giant. If you’ve been following this story, then you may recall that Ancestry.com had been talking with several potential buyers. Some were turned off when Ancestry.com asked for higher bids, while other seemed to find it acceptable. In September of 2012, Reuters noted that it looked like there were three companies that were interested in bidding for … Continue reading →

Free Admission to Your Local Museum

I fell in love with museums when I was ten and my parents took me to the California Museum of Science and Industry. I remember being fascinated by the bell curve distribution display. Yes, I am very much a geek. We’ve instilled that geekiness into our children, too. It thrills me to watch the little lightbulbs above their heads go off. The nice thing about museums and science centers is that each child gets something different out of it. The not-so-nice thing about them is that when you have more than one or two children, admission starts to get pricey. … Continue reading →