It started with a spice cabinet. In my desperate attempt to free my kitchen of all its clutter last month, I found a jar of Cajun seasoning that had been gifted to me along with other spices when I got engaged. I had used the Cajun seasoning exactly twice in two years. In my flurry … [Read more…]
At the start of each school year, fundraisers are ubiquitous across the country. From cookie dough and wrapping paper to magazines and chocolate-covered pretzels, items are sold to family, friends, and neighbors to raise money for various school projects. In the past, students have been able to redeem their sales for assorted trinkets, plastic novelties, … [Read more…]
I’m forgoing my usual Monday Motivation lineup because I got nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award. How’s that for motivation? I feel just like Taylor Swift. You know, all adorable and cute right before Kanye interrupted her. In all truthfulness, these past three weeks have been the craziest of rides. Less than a month ago, … [Read more…]
Happy weekend, frugal friends! I hope you’ll enjoy this special weekend post. Welcome to Financially Savvy Saturdays, the savviest personal finance blog hop on the planet, created specifically for personal finance writers! We welcome all things money here. Whether you’ve written anything from money saving green beauty products to budgeting tips, you’re invited to link-up. … [Read more…]
That’s right. I scored a $20 LOFT Rewards Card in one day–actually, in about twenty minutes–to the tune of 100% back in rewards. Here’s how it all played out: As a teacher, I love Ann Taylor LOFT. If any store has mastered the art of stand-for-eight-hours-a-day comfortable chic, it’s LOFT. However, I’ve been trying to cut … [Read more…]
How did I get beach ready this summer? I quit the gym. After working out at a bargain-chain fitness center for a few years, I started experimenting with at-home fitness about a year ago. I checked out Pilates and yoga DVDs from my local library, started following a few fitness blogs, and bookmarked some YouTube … [Read more…]