The Trick to Making Groceries Last Longer and Throwing Less

I used to throw away a third of what I bought. Herbs went slimy in the drawer, bread went stale, […]

How to Save Money on Laundry Detergent Without Switching Brands

I was ready to start making my own laundry detergent to save money, until I did the math. The fancy […]

The 30-Day No-Spend Challenge for Complete Beginners

I rolled my eyes the first time I heard about a no-spend challenge. Not spend money for a month? In […]

How to Save Money on Laundry Without Buying Cheaper Detergent

The Detergent Math I used to pour detergent straight into the machine with a big splash and call it a […]

The Price-Match Hack Most Stores Do Not Advertise

The Accidental Discovery I found a kitchen gadget online for thirty percent less than the big box store down the […]

The Trick to Never Paying Full Price for Clothes

The 40 Dollar T-Shirt I bought a plain t-shirt for forty dollars once, full price, because I needed it that […]

What to Buy at Dollar Stores and What to Skip Every Time

I bought a $1.25 phone charger at a dollar store once. It got warm in a way that electronics should […]

The No Spend Weekend Challenge: How to Actually Enjoy It

What would you do this weekend if buying things was not an option? Scary question, right? The first time I […]

Cut Your Water Bill With a 5-Minute Shower Timer Trick

A ten minute shower uses about 25 gallons of water. A five minute shower uses about 12. That is half, […]

How to Cut Your Energy Bill by Finding the Hidden Power Drain

My energy bill jumped thirty dollars one month for no reason I could see. No new appliances, no change in […]