Do you get a deal at the dollar stores?

A local drug store went out of business last year leaving a big empty box in our neighborhood. Neighbors hoped that the space would be filled with a health food store—even going... Read more »

Look like a star without spending like one

We all want to look our best, but the cost of beauty can be pretty high. According to a report published by American Salon, the average haircut for women ranges from $21... Read more »

How to drive down you vacation budget

The 4th of July holiday weekend is typically the busiest time for auto travel. According to AAA, more than 37 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles over this holiday weekend... Read more »

Staycation: new word, old concept

Merriam-Webster recently announced their new words for 2009. In addition to many tech-related words such as vlog and webisode, one of the new words added to this year's version of the dictionary... Read more »

Cruising right past my budget

This week, we're talking travel! I recently went on what was supposed to be an inexpensive trip. Being a first time cruiser, I wasn’t fully aware of the costs associated with sea... Read more »

Cut your travel budget without sacrificing your vacation

This is a guest post from Anna Nguyen, marketing specialist and new bride (Congratulations Anna!) Also check out Anna's last post titled For richer or poorer? At times when you need to save... Read more »

Cost advantages of cooking for baby

Is making your own baby food really cheaper than buying off-the-shelf baby food? I’ve had a number of friends say that, yes indeed; making your own baby food has a number of... Read more »

Benefits of a babysitting co-op

Every parent knows that childcare can be expensive. In fact, the average working family with children under the age of 13 spends about 10 percent of their income on childcare expenses.... Read more »
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