I consider myself a Savvy Couponer, not an Extreme Couponer. It was never my intention to get all of my groceries for free. I am quite happy to save 40-60% each week, but don’t get me wrong, when I can save more it is wonderful! I started couponing more than 30 years ago when I …
How I Remember September 11 Today’s high school students learn about the events of September, 11, 2001 as a historical event that occurred before they were born. The children in our schools don’t fully understand the impact of what September 11, signifies to all of us who were old enough to remember it, just like …
Consignment season is right around the corner! With three kids, and a “never pay retail” mentality, the seasonal children’s consignment sales have been a real blessing. I first discovered consignment sales 8 years ago when my oldest son was a year old, and I was pregnant with my daughter. Since then, I have shopped sales each …
After vacation, its really hard to get back in the swing of things. I find it even more challenging now as a stay-at-home mom because the reality is I just want to veg out on the couch a little bit longer and still not do anything and extend that vacation time as long as possible. …
Back in the Kitchen: Breaking 15 Years of Bad Habits I love to cook, or at least I did. I need to find my way back to that. Where food and meal preparation brings joy and togetherness instead of just being something we have to do. I miss that woman I used to be … …
