The following SAHM wishes to remain anonymous. She has been earning extra money for gifts for her kids, friends, and family, and supplementing their Christmas budget by making use of a versatile website called SwagBucks. Welcome, Q. What inspired you to begin working? A. We set our budget and never really had enough to allocate…
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23 Unique and Helpful Uses for Essential Oils
I was once an essential oil skeptic. After many years of using them, I’m now a believer. Essential oils are so diverse and can be used in countless ways—most of which will save money. Here are 23 unique uses for essential oils. Get Rid Of Spiders & Mice – Fill a spray bottle with water, add 10-15…
Featured in Woman’s Day Magazine September 2015
I was honored to be contacted a few months ago and asked to provide Woman’s Day magazine with a unique tip on how I save hundreds—even thousands on family expenses. The following is the tip I gave. An excerpt was featured in the September 2015 edition. Always ask for a discount on medical, dental, hospital, and…
11 Tips and Tricks Every eBay Buyer Should Know About
eBay is full of amazing and great deals. Buying on eBay.com has saved me a lot of money. There are many tips and tricks to maximize your hard-earned money when buying on eBay. Below are 11 things about which everyone who shops on eBay should know. 1. Before bidding get the free Liberty Mutual Insurance Bid…
11 Inexpensive Beauty Hacks I Learned in College and Have Been Using Ever Since
As a college student, I was blessed to have some pretty amazing roommates. We had so much fun together. We talked about boys, hobbies, school, experiences, and of course shared our helpful beauty tips with each other. Many of my roommates are gorgeous women who had learned a lot about looking their best. We gave…
7 Easy, Free, Legitimate and Convenient Ways to Earn Gift Cards Online
I’ve been earning gift cards to Amazon, iTunes, Paypal, etc. for over two years now doing regular things that I normally do online. I’ve been able to make hundreds and pay for a good portion of my monthly internet bill itself by joining and using SwagBucks. How does SwagBucks work? You earn SwagBuck points (SB) that you can…
How to Paint, Decorate, Furnish, and Light a Dining Room for Under $200.00
I’m continuing my remodel series (finally). Sometimes as a blogger I get too caught up in new ideas and forget about the old ones I’ve started. I recently promised myself that I would continue on with my remodeling our home series… So, today’s feature is my dining room and how I was able to decorate…
How to Protect Your Loved Ones from Market Corrections and Economic Downturns
Market corrections have historically occurred about every 6-8 years in America, the last being in 2008-2009, and before that 2002. Some have been much worse than others. But the last two (in the past 15 years) experienced over a 40% drop. Many investors and economists say that we are at a place where a market correction could…
How to Coupon at Rite Aid
Rite Aid is one of my favorite places to shop. Recently, with the new release of the Plenti program there has been a change in coupon policy. So I wanted to share them with you… I save a great amount there through use of the following steps: 1. Use manufacture coupons found in newspaper and online printable…
17 Darling, Practical, & Custom Handmade Baby Gifts
There are so many fun ways to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a baby. Making custom gifts is one of them. Here are 17 great homemade baby items/gifts to show your excitement for a new baby. Further, many of these are less expensive than buying store bought presents (which saves you money). I know quite a…
How to Earn Money for Your Local Schools
Although I don’t have kids in school, I have a few really good friends who are school teachers. One of them reminded me about the Box Tops for Education™ program. I remember participating when I was a little girl but wanted to learn more. I went here for more information. I found out that: Box…
How to Make Money From Home by Doing Laundry for Others via Laundry Care
Today I’m excited to be adding yet another amazing and legitimate work-at-home position to this series! Laundry Care is a company that provides laundry services to many nationwide. When I found out about them, I was excited. Many SAHM’s already have a washer and dryer and vehicle. Many are great at organizing their time and…
Top 7 Tips to Make a Used Vehicle Seem New
I’m a big fan of driving cars as long as I can. They offer true value after they are paid off and then continue to run. The Subaru Impreza I own is an ’02. I bought it in ’05 and I’ve had it paid off for many years now. Most years I’ve had no trouble…
Financial Advice Featured on Bankrate and Yahoo! Finance
I was so excited to be featured on Bankrate and Yahoo! Finance this last week. I wanted to share the article with you because it is full of awesome money advice from others as well. You can find it here on Bankrate and here on Yahoo! Finance I go into much more detail about what…
17 Ways to Save Big on Your Engagement and Wedding Rings
There are a ton of ways to save money on a wedding/engagement ring. Here are 17… 1- The way you’ll save the absolute most and score the best deal is kind of tricky because you both have to know you are getting married and both have to be on board with it is to buy…
How to Start Your Own Business
Coming from a long line of entrepreneurs and having started three businesses on my own or with family, I know the benefits and freedom entrepreneurship can bring. If you are wondering if you should start your own business check out this post with 9 advantages of becoming an entrepreneur. If you know you want to…
How to Get 30-50% off Thrift-Store-Priced Clothing
My daughter just went through a MAJOR growth spurt. She went from a size 3 months to size 6 months being snug, so really from size 3 months to 9 months and from a size 2 diaper to size 4 in just a few weeks. Although I have tons of 9 month pants, shorts, skirts,…
To Those Who Are Always Wanting to Buy More
Growing up I read a kid’s book called, “When You Give a Mouse a Cookie”. In it a mouse asks its owner for a cookie. The owner complied. Then the mouse wanted a glass of milk to accompany the cookie. Next, he wants a napkin. That doesn’t sound too ridiculous yet now does it? But…
9 Advantages of Starting Your Own Business
Coming from a very long line of entrepreneurs I’ve always had the desire to start and own my own business. When I became a SAHM of one baby I had more time. I decided to start two businesses. One was a compost business with some family who were wanting to start it together. The other…
Become a Financial Pro by Reading This Book
Want to become a financial pro and teach your kids to be fiscally responsible? It really isn’t that hard. My sister and I wrote this VERY easy-to-read book that will help you build a secure financial foundation for you and your kids. So far it has 5 stars out of 51 Amazon reviews and has…
Save Money on Huggies
Our five month old baby girl Aurora (nickname Bubblegum) has grown sooo fast. She went from a size 2 Huggies® Little Snugglers Plus to a size 4 Huggies® Little Movers Plus in just a few weeks. She is just such a happy, smiling, and easy going baby. I wish she would stay this age forever—truly she…
How to Make Money Through Quilting and Embroidery
Today’s Money-Making Stay-at-Home Mom is my friend Stephanie Collins. She is an amazing quilter and embroidery expert. She began her business as a hobby but it quickly turned into a business/income-generating opportunity as her work is beautiful, and word of mouth continues to bring her orders! Stephanie shares her experience with you on how to…
A Surprising Website Where You Can Get Great Coupons and Offers for Free
I’ve been using Groupon.com for years. I usually buy Groupon for services I need, gifts, travel, and clothes. Recently I found out that they have a free coupon database on their website called Groupon Coupons! Groupon Coupons is a service on the main Groupon website that: Offers more than 55,000 online and in-store coupons from…
Learn How to Save $45.00 in 35 Minutes of Grocery Preparation
Anita’s Secret Couponing System Video Training Want to save over $45.00 in 35 minutes of preparation each time you go grocery shopping? I will show you how in my exclusive planning video. The online training consists of an easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructional where I share my fine-tuned grocery saving system. I’ve made it really easy to…
Best-Rated Affordable Kid Gifts on Amazon for Under $10.00!
Sometimes I need ideas of what to buy my kids (or their friends) for Easter, Birthdays parties, Christmas, etc. I like to buy high quality items that are parent-and-kid-tested. I also want them to be affordable. I’ve spent quite a few hours searching Amazon for high quality gift items under $10.00. Most gifts are available…
9 Ways to More Easily Afford NEW Baby and Toddler Clothes
I have written about many different ways to save on used baby and toddler clothes. My detailed posts on how to snag used clothing items at thrift stores, consignment shops, garage sales, hand-me-downs, purchasing ‘clothing lots’ on your local classifieds, etc. have been well read. But what about ways to save on NEW toddler and…
10 Must-Take Steps to Keep Your Identity Safe
Recently, my brother in law’s boss called and asked him why he was filing for unemployment. Seeing as how he was at work that day, his boss was perplexed. My brother-in-law hadn’t filed for unemployment. To figure things out, my sister called the state department and found out that his identity had been stolen. She…
Why Knowing The Difference Between Saving for a Rainy Day vs Living for a Sunny Day Can Change Your Future
Since I can remember, I’ve always been told to ‘save for a rainy day’. In my mind a rainy day is when the water heater breaks and floods the basement, or when we find out about a roof leak and water damage that needs repair, or when the car suddenly dies. These aren’t positive in…
Check out ‘EveryDay with Rachel Ray’ April Magazine for Some Money-Saving Tips from Me
A few months ago, Rachel Ray’s office reached out to me and asked if they could feature me as a money-saving expert in their magazine. I did a telephone interview with them and answered a lot of their questions. Then a week ago I got confirmation that it ran in the April edition this month!…
Important Steps to Home Ownership
So, you’re ready to make the big leap into home ownership? Good for you. Home ownership can be a great experience and holds a number of tangible and intangible benefits. But first, you need to actually buy that property, which, especially if this is your first home, can feel more than a little complicated. Understanding…
