One of the best values in entertainment you can find locally is DVDs at your public library. Each library has their own selection, but you’ll find everything from tv series like “Sex in the City” to classic movies like “The Wizard of Oz.” Movies can be checked out for one week. The selection is staggering! [...]
This section is really a work in progress, but if you haven’t already
had the chance, get a copy of either “Money Mastery: How to Control Spending, Eliminate Debt, and Maximize Your Savings” or “Lower
Your Taxes–Big Time!: 137 Wealth-Building, Tax Reduction Secrets from
an IRS Insider” both by Sandy C. Botkin. Chesapeake Public Library has both, [...]
Okay, now you’re home with your groceries–here are some time and money-saving tips on preparation.
This first idea is one I grew up with, my mom having learned it as a child
of the great depression. Casseroles. Huh? What kind of an idea is that? Casseroles are a wonderful way to stretch the expensive ingredients (like meat) [...]
The next plan of attack is saving money on groceries. The average family
spends WAY too much on groceries because they buy too many convenience
foods and don’t know "how" to shop frugally.
Shopping tip #1:
Look high, look low. The highest priced [...]
I have a new thrift store to tell you about! While it’s not actually
in Chesapeake, it’s not far and is worth the drive. It’s the new and
improved Thrift Store USA.
You can check out their website at: http://www.thriftstoreusa.biz
It’s huge, it’s clean and it’s got to be the best-organized thrift store
in the area. There are several thrift [...]
Eventually, these will be better sorted…
Thrift Stores
CHKD (Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughter)
Goodwill
Salvation Army
Garage Sale Listings
Garage Sale Finder
Craigslist
Other Links
PDF file of Free and Inexpensive Things to do in Hampton Roads (produced by the Navy MWR)
Calendar of Free City of Chesapeake Event
BIG IDEA!
Get a City of Chesapeake Recreation Card (at
any Chesapeake [...]
Here are some ideas for fantastic signs
(I always get compliments on my signs)
Print your signs on bright yellow or lime green paper. These nearly-neon colors stands out better than white and are still high contrast for easy readability. Download and use the signs I’ve included or type up the information in your word processor, then [...]
Planning
Enough cannot be said for this stage of rescuing your food budget! Most
people have heard the old saying, “failing to plan, is planning to fail.”
This couldn’t be more true!
There are numerous books (see the resources section of this site) with
wonderful ideas on planning a frugal menu. I won’t attempt to re-write
what many authors have done [...]
New, incredible way to get mapped lists of garage sales!
– Garage Sale Finder –
If you’re tired of wasting gas, but don’t want to give up the thrill of the
hunt, this site is for you. It’s called garagesalefinder.com and
does just what it says. It shows a map (compliments of google) of all the
garage sales in [...]
I don’t think “couponing” is a real word. Sort of like “garage saleing.”
Anyway, using coupons can be a powerful weapon in your arsenal of money saving techniques.
My favorite sites for couponing are Hot Coupon World, Coupon Mom, and Money Saving Mom. By using these sites I get the latest on the deals
out there, plus lots [...]
