Was the roof project jinxed? DIY trials & tribulations

Last week we told you that we were getting ready to start our roof project, replacing existing shingles on two garages that are on our property. We are now wondering was this roof project jinxed. You can read the details about how hideous they were on our previous DIY roof post. First of all – […]

Walmart Trade In Event – $30 Gift Card For Child Car Seats

The Walmart trade in event is incredible, and a great way to nab a $30 Walmart gift card (that can be used on anything in the store, not just on a new car seat). September is National Baby Safety Month, and at nearly 4,000 Walmart stores customers who trade in a used car seat can […]

We Are So Thankful for the Money We Saved All Year – Are You?

It is the most wonderful time of the year, as the song goes. We believe that too; we are huge Christmas people….and that means just like you we are busy in December. We’ve totally fallen off the bandwagon of the 52 Week Saving Challenge, but hopefully you have not. What we are is GRATEFUL that […]

How We Turned $5.98 Into $214 on eBay

It is time for another eBay story, part of our You Sold That For How Much series. As you may or may not know, we are very active online retailers. We sell on eBay daily; in fact it is the major source of our family’s income. From time to time we like to share a […]

Nationwide Deal on Fresh Bulk Chicken Breasts for $1.48/lb

Right now Zaycon Fresh is offering a limited time discount on their fresh boneless chicken breasts for just $1.48 a pound – through 9/19/17 only. Head to Zaycon Fresh and place your order. Use code QUICK148 for the special pricing. A few times a year we are thrilled to tell you about the super deal on […]

A Lesson In Contentment (Or Maybe I Was Just Being Cheap?)

Recently I think I experienced a lesson in contentment, or else I was just being cheap. You can decide for yourself but as I was starting to write this blog post a light bulb went off inside my head. I am 99% sure my feelings were an example in the shift of my thinking as […]

Easy Baked Spinach Strata – Yummy and Inexpensive Recipe

Easy baked spinach strata is one of our favorite recipes because it is really yummy, really easy and really inexpensive! Easy Baked Spinach Strata You will need: 1 small onion, chopped 1 box of Stove Top stuffing (any brand will do, we like the chicken flavor the best) 1 bag of fresh spinach 6 eggs […]

Week 34 – Rustle Up $34

Already week 34 is upon us! Are you sticking with the 52 Week Saving Challenge? I know for us the past month has been really hectic and you are probably experiencing the same. Don’t let that be a reason to stop the common sense plan for saving money. For week 34  you need to deposit […]

Playing Catch Up – We Missed Two Weeks

Last Friday our internet connection was out so we were not able to post the usual reminder about the 52 Week Saving Challenge deposit. This Friday we were out of town. Hopefully since we have been doing the program for over half a year already you remembered to make the deposit. Did you? If not, […]

Crocs Sale – Extra 30% off Clearance Prices

I’ve had my eye on another pair of the super comfy Crocs Kadee shoe (I own them in black and they are by far one of the most comfortable shoes I have in my closet). They are now on Clearance for $24.99 at Crocs.com and we just were alerted of another price drop! Take 30% […]