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5 Ways to Spend Less on Halloween

The cute costumes, the Martha Stewart decorations, the bags and bags of candy…the cost of it adds up. Just like the dark monster in the corner, you are afraid to take a good look at how much your are actually spending. Halloween has certainly become a big holiday. In fact, according to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent more than $8 billion last year celebrating. Eight billion! Seriously. It doesn’t have to be that way. Instead, brandish your own bag of tricks to spend less this Halloween. You’ll be able to make it a magical holiday and leave the bills … Continue reading →

Super Saver Weekends

We are smack in the middle of the travel’s industry’s low-season. Translation: You can score huge savings, if you have the ability to get away. The chaotic summer season is over and the even busier holiday season is right around the corner, which means most people are not looking to shell out a ton of cash on a long vacation right now. However, if you are looking to take a short and sweet weekend escape, the world is your oyster. For example, if you are able to stretch your weekend to include Tuesday, you can save hundreds of dollars on … Continue reading →

Cheap Eats on the Road

If you aren’t careful, dining out while on a family road trip can really eat up your vacation budget. With gas nearing or exceeding $4 a gallon across the nation, plus lodging and admission to various attractions, the last thing you need to worry about is going broke trying to feed your clan while you’re away from home. Fortunately, there are ways you can reduce the price of meals while enjoying a family getaway, including: Plan Ahead: You can save big by specifying exactly where and what you will be eating for every meal while on the road, but that … Continue reading →

Are You Rude on the Road?

Admit it; you fume like an atomic plant when stuck behind a slow driver. And what happens when a SUV cuts you off? How do you react? A recent survey conducted by a major insurance company revealed that the level of courtesy extended from one driver to another on America’s roadways is “poor.” C’mon, that news can’t really surprise you. After all, when was the last time you had a pleasant experience driving from point A to point B? Survey respondents were asked that very question. In addition, they were presented with a list of poor driving behaviors and asked … Continue reading →

Save on Holiday Road Trips

For many families, today marks the unofficial start of the Memorial Day weekend. As the summer travel season kicks off, gas prices have dipped slightly since peaking earlier this year. However, I still don’t think paying nearly $4 per gallon is cheap by any means. Fortunately, there are ways you can fuel up for your holiday road trip without breaking the bank: Timing is Key: Experts recommend filling your car with gas in the early morning rather than during the heat of the afternoon. If you wait to fuel up later in the day you’ll end up with less gas … Continue reading →

Let the Summer Travel Chaos Begin

Ready… set… travel. Friday kicks off the start of the summer travel season. Where are you planning to spend Memorial Day weekend? According to AAA, nearly 35 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the long holiday weekend, a slight increase over last year. Interestingly, even with the exorbitant price of gas, AAA is predicting that more than 30 million people plan to drive to their vacation destination. That means roughly nine out of ten holiday travelers will take to the nation’s roadways during the Memorial Day weekend. If you are planning to travel with kids, … Continue reading →

What is Freezer Blocking?

I’ve practiced doing freezer blocking for years, although I never did know that there was an actual term for the practice. What is freezer blocking and what can it do for you? Let’s answer that second question first. Freezer blocking can save you money. Freezers work most efficiently when they are packed solid. The more stuff in a freezer, the better insulation it has, which means that it doesn’t have to work as hard to keep your food frozen. This means that you save money on electricity. Freezers work by keeping the air cold. The less air there is, the … Continue reading →

Get Your Motor Running

With experts estimating that a single gallon of regular unleaded gas will top $5 by Memorial Day weekend, many travelers are looking for ways to hit the road without breaking the bank. One group in particular is looking at the sky-high gas prices as a way to promote their passion. Motorcycle enthusiasts are revving up to make this spring and summer hog heaven for newbies. Around the country, motorcycle dealerships are offering open houses for people to get up close and personal with blinged out bikes that can get you to and from your favorite vacation destination without draining your … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day = Trick or Treat?

Let’s face it; Valentine’s Day is not about the love, it’s about the candy. It’s Halloween in February. Do you realize that the candy conversation hearts and red-foiled Hershey Kisses you bought earlier today have been on store shelves since December 27th? What’s more, did you happen to notice that while you were loading up on heart-shaped paper plates, overpriced flowers and bags of Dove chocolates, Easter displays were being erected just one aisle over? So, if your kid freaked out a Target today after seeing a half-naked chubby baby with wings shooting arrows from a bow, all you needed … Continue reading →

Different Standards of Clean

I really like a clean house, my daughter could care less, messes and disorganization do not bother her. I have tried and tried to teach my daughter to deal with clutter and messes but it’s pretty hard to deal with things that are invisible. Hailey and I are so different when it comes to what constitutes a clean home, anything out of place bugs me, she doesn’t even see it. Years of making her clean her room have brought home exactly how different our versions of clean are. When I say clean I mean dusted, vacuumed, organized, bed made, everything … Continue reading →