I don’t mean to make myself sound old, but I remember when my local grocery store got a Coinstar. I was in 8th or 9th grade and it seemed like the greatest idea ever: a machine would count my coins and give me cash?! Coins were one of my biggest sources of income at 13 […]
365 Day Money Saving Challenge for 2017
Raise your hand if you’re up for a 365 day money challenge! Any day is a good day to save money, am I right? I like a year long challenge because you save small amounts of money over a long period of time. Trying to pull large amounts of savings out of thin air is a […]
Blue Apron Review: Is It Worth It?
Cooking at home is the best way to establish healthy, consistent eating habits. It’s also time-consuming, potentially expensive, and creates a lot of dirty dishes. Blue Apron’s mission is to deliver fresh food from sustainable sources that help reduce food waste and teach people how to cook. Blue Apron has partnered with 150 farms so far, and […]
Can You Buy Lularoe Online?
It’s 2017 and the whole world is addicted to the internet. Is there anything you can’t find or do online? As it turns out, yes. There’s at least one thing you can’t simply order from a website and have it show up at your front door. You cannot buy Lularoe online.
Paribus Review – Get Your Money Back
As an avowed frugal person who writes on this here frugal blog, I’m always looking for a way to save money. When Paribus came to my attention as a money saving app, my frugal ears perked up. I thought I would write up a Paribus review and see if it does actually put more money […]
Uses For Essential Oils
I’ve never used essential oils, and I have to admit that lately, I’ve been wondering why that is. They seem totally up my alley: they smell good, they’re fairly cheap, and they have a lot of different uses. Yes, uses for essential oils go beyond sitting on the shelf in your bathroom collecting dust.
How Much Interest Does $1 Million Earn a Year?
Confession time: I want to be a millionaire. It’s a cultural and financial goal for me- I want to enter the hallowed ranks of millionaires, and I want to have the financial security that it can provide. I’m diligently saving and investing, but it occurred to me that I should know a bit more about the […]
4 Simple Steps to File a PPI Claim
There are millions of unsuspecting consumers that have been mis-sold Payment Protection Plan (PPI) in the UK. This policy was sold alongside mortgages, loans, credit cards and store cards. PPI is actually a good product as it is supposed to cover the repayment of the loan you’ve taken out, should you have fallen ill or […]
Favorite Things to Buy At Costco
I’ve talked before about Costco. It’s a great place to stock up on grocery items that you use frequently or to save money on grocery shopping. Gotta love those bulk items! I’ve compiled a list of my favorite things to buy at Costco for y’all today. I’m a picky eater, and I only need to […]
Is Ikea Furniture Worth It?
A trip to Ikea is practically a rite of passage for everyone moving into their first apartment. I can tell you how many friends of mine have an Ikea coffee table because it’s all of them. Ikea furniture is worth it to a cash-strapped college kid, or someone working part-time. It saves money and ensures you […]