Those Crazy Tweens

The lovely tween years, they are almost as baffling as the teenage years. Your little angel has gone from being a smiling, happy, bouncy child to a moody, eye rolling, smart mouthed tween. How did this happen? As parents the behavior of a tween is challenging and as a tween, it’s completely new territory. Suddenly your child is talking back, rolling her eyes, crying over the tiniest imagined slight. Initially you look for reasons, just like you did when she was a toddler and overtired, but this time, the reason is just that she is a tween. Girls tend to … Continue reading

Outlet Store Shopping: How to Save

Outlet stores can be a great way to save on clothing, shoes, household goods, furniture and more with or without using coupons. When the warmer season arrives, many of us flock to the outskirts of towns and cities to do some outlet shopping and save money. But just like in a regular retail store, you can save a lot or you can spend a lot on your purchases, depending on how you shop. The outlet stores apply some tricks of the trade to get you to make purchases, and if you aren’t careful, that great bargain may not be so … Continue reading

Which Clothing Fabrics Hold Up the Best?

When it comes to saving money on clothing, one big factor is the fabric that the clothing is made out of. There are some types of fibers that will stand the test of time. One sweater may still be around 10 years from now, while the other could be ruined in just a few washes. Price isn’t always a factor in which clothing lasts, as we have seen in my previous post. When you invest (or even get it used or on sale and don’t invest much money at all) in good quality clothing, you will save money. As long … Continue reading