’Tis the season to be frugal …
By Kristine George Happy December! We are smack dab in the middle of my favorite time of the year! While it is a happy time of shopping, baking and decorating, it can also be a stressful time on my bank account! Despite my efforts to save up for the inevitable cost of...
Full sales ahead: It’s time to shop
by Kristine George It is the most wonderful, albeit expensive season of the year. Another year has come and gone and here we are again, facing the busy, wonderful — and often budget busting — holiday season. The stores are already decorated and I have already received...
Use yard sale to get rid of clutter
On a recent weekend, there were two yard sales on my street. That week, there were two and the weekend before that, I spotted at least three sales going on somewhere in my busy little neighborhood. It is that time of year to be sure — the cooler...
Time for back-to-school savings
I love the clean slate: The brand new begging that the start of the academic calendar promises. The smell of notebook paper, new shoes and freshly sharpened pencils are all smells that my inner-nerd always looks forward to. While many use the New Year as a...
Plan for summer bounty this winter
Sweet summertime! I love the height of summer season — lots of casual dinners and local produce abounds! As someone who struggles to make healthy eating choices, I find these summer months to provide me with the best opportunities to save money on my...
Summer doesn’t have to burn wallet
Oh, sweet, sweet summertime! Is there anything better than the dog days of summer when the kids are out of school, the evenings are warm and fresh produce is everywhere? I love summer — it is my favorite season, for sure — but it can often eat into my...