As a money-saving expert, I was invited by my friends at Valpak, to write a guest post about Inexpensive Date Night Ideas for Valentine’s Day. Many of my ideas will work for date nights all year long. I would love to hear your ideas too! Lori and Art dressed up for a friend’s wedding. Many […read more]
SMART SAVINGS
Easy Places to Recycle, Donate or Cash in Fast!
Are you looking to get some cash for old electronics? Take a look at these sites where you can recycle, donate, or sell them! It is a great time to clean out and get rid of clutter. We found many places to recycle, donate or sell your old electronics! Plus, you can cash in on […read more]
Lowe’s Savings Guide: Score Big on Home Improvement Projects
I’ve discovered several tips and tricks to save money when shopping at Lowe’s. If you need items for your home, garden, DIY project, or workshop, see if this post will help you shop at Lowe’s and stretch your dollars. DIY home improvement can be costly and stressful! This helpful post is for DIYers looking to […read more]
Shortcuts, DIYs, and Life Hacks to Make Things a Little Easier
Don’t you love these shortcuts, DIYs, and Life Hacks to make things a little easier? You’ll find yourself saying, “So Smart! Why Didn’t I Think of That?” Many of them are great dollar stretchers too. I’ve been collecting clever, brilliant, and simple tricks like these for years and will be adding more all the time […read more]
Kohl’s Senior Citizen Discount – Shop and Save on Kohl’s Senior Day
Kohl’s offers a senior citizen discount of 15% off every Wednesday for seniors 60+. The Kohl’s Senior Discount is for senior citizens aged 60+. However, it cannot be combined with other discounts and promo codes. From the Kohl’s website –“We offer a 15% discount every Wednesday in our stores to customers aged 60 or better. […read more]
How to Start an Emergency Fund Even When Money is Tight
You need an emergency fund. Everyone does. But how do you start an emergency fund when money is tight? Read these tips that will give you direction and help you save money so you have it when you need it! How Much Should Your Emergency Fund Be? This is a tough question. Some experts suggest […read more]





