My mom was the strongest person I have ever known. She lost a father when she was young, her own young son at age 7 (hit by a drunk driver while crossing the road), and her husband when I was a young teenager. She was part of that "Greatest Generatio...

 Utilize your local library, not just to take out books or download on line, but to buy books. Most local libraries have book sales every few months. Attend one, bring a big bag. hardovers usually 2 dollars, paperback a dollar, all kinds of books, bi...

Christmas decorations are so expensive, but it's fairly easy to make some of your own. Here's one idea I do every year. On Black Friday, at Lowes/Home Depot, they have fresh balsam wreaths for approximately 8 dollars a wreath with red velvet bow. I b...

  It's that time of year again- spring cleaning. Save money by making your own cleaning solutions with materials you have in your home. They are cheaper, better for environment (no volatile organic compounds), and easy to make. Here are three of my f...

   I go to dollar store to get my cards and paper/party products and balloons. These things, when planning any kind of party, are way cheaper at dollar store, and can save you a lot of money.