I had never heard of a food holiday with free food. That was until one year I wrote a piece on National Coffee Day, and my blog blew up. National Coffee Day is a national food day occurring each September. … Read More
For the longest time I knew that chocolate was a human food that was dangerous for dogs. I thought that the list ended there. But then one day, my daughter finished eating some kale salad and left her dish on the … Read More
For anyone looking to take a beach vacation, it’s important to think about how you can save money at the beach. Not just because you don’t want to be foolish with your money. But also so you can save money … Read More
In your quest for home cooling tips, are you wondering about central air vs window units? Or should you keep cooling your home through window air conditioning units. What about those new fangled mini split air conditioning units also called … Read More
You probably knew that being a bad driver could cost you more for insurance. But did you know that being a good driver could help you save money on car insurance? I’m not just talking a driver who doesn’t get … Read More
If your neighborhood is like mine, then “For Sale” signs are popping up faster than dandelions on front lawns. That’s because spring is real estate season. Even so just because you’re getting ready to move doesn’t mean you have to … Read More
If you decided that you wanted to reduce your everyday spending, what would be the inspiration behind that move? Putting together a down payment for a house? Saving up for a big vacation? What about having cash on hand in … Read More
News broke yesterday that Amazon.com is suing people who post fake reviews on the site. The fact that there are fake reviews troubles me. Not only because of the fraud factor but also because I rarely buy anything these days–or … Read More
The dog days of summer are here and so are the scorching temps. Thankfully, the heat wave here in the Northeast just ended, but there’s no guarantee that another one won’t come along before summer is done. So if you’re … Read More
I recently did a taste test with brand name food and store brands as part of the Giant/Martin’s Food Store summer promotion. Here I detail the results.
I got a ton of great feedback to Friday’s post on ways to stay warm this winter but not spend more doing so. I’m glad that so many people found the advice helpful. At the same time that homeowners found … Read More