Target Deal Days are back this October. And even though we haven’t gotten through Halloween yet (as I write this article), retailers definitely want you to be thinking about holiday shopping already. For example, recently we shopped at Costco. As … Read More
While we know that many corporate businesses close for national holidays, did you know that certain retail stores are closed on holidays, too? You have to commend these retailers for giving their employees the day off when many other Americans … Read More
Who doesn’t love the idea of doing Halloween on a budget? Considering that spending on Halloween overall increases each year, it’s a good idea to think about ways you can cut your costs yet still enjoy Halloween this year. According … Read More
If you’re a Jewish pet owner and will be celebrating Chanukah, chances are you will be buying or already have bought your pet a present. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), half of all dog owners and nearly … Read More
If you’re a procrastinator or just hate the crowds at the stores, then you’ll love shopping at stores with in store pickup or curbside pickup or drive up. That is you buy online and then use in store pickup to … Read More
Wondering when National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is this year? Well, it is celebrated on the third Friday of December each year. So, for 2022 National Ugly Sweater Day is December 16, 2022. I’m updating this post to give you … Read More
A few years ago my husband was looking for experience gift ideas for me and came up with a great one–a kit to test our dog’s DNA. Of the four dogs we’ve owned, all have been rescues. So even though … Read More
Are you looking to for experience gift ideas for Mother’s Day this year? You’re on the right track. Especially if you can find experience gifts that mom can enjoy at home. I love the idea of gifts of experience or … Read More
If you’ve ever traveled with children, then you know that finding holiday vacation rentals often makes more sense than staying in a traditional hotel. When you spend your vacation in a rental, you often have access to multiple bedrooms, a … Read More
Using your Crock Pot or slow cooker–or even your InstaPot pressure cooker–is a great way to make easy slow cooker recipes and get meals on the table without spending a lot of money. It’s a time saver and it’s a … Read More
I’ve outlined five things you may want to stock up on and save at after Valentine Day sales this year.
When it comes to unique New Year’s resolutions, most Americans trend towards popular New Year’s resolutions instead of the unique. In fact, many have to do with better health. Here is what a recent New Year’s resolutions survey found: Six … Read More
Looking for a holiday tipping guide for this year? Wondering about holiday tipping, including whom to tip and how much? You’re not alone. Just about when Thanksgiving rolls around, holiday tipping usually becomes top of most American’s minds. It’s no … Read More
Would you call yourself a Peloton pet mom or dad? Do you have the hashtag Pelopups or Pelopets on your Peloton profile? Is your Peloton leaderboard name reflective of your dog or cat love like mine is? My LB name, … Read More
What a difference a year makes. This article on Thanksgiving life hacks for this year is an update of a frugal Thanksgiving blog post I wrote a few years ago. The original version included advice on cheap airline tickets and … Read More
For every year that our family has had a dog, we have taken a holiday photo with our dog (or dogs). I know we’re not alone in including our dogs in our holiday celebrations. However, it isn’t every year that … Read More