Goal #1 for this month is an easy one: stock up on the personal care and hygiene products you routinely use. The prices of personal care products do not fluctuate as dramatically as do food price. Even so, it is a good idea to have extra stored up for times of financial stress, emergency or…
You’ve had a wonderful year (at least I hope you have!), so why not share your success with friends and family? There are lots of great reasons to share the bounty of this year: Save money: the biggest cost is your time. It’s the perfect gift: everyone loves homemade You may inspire others: when they…
I love this holiday season. Time to take a rest and enjoy the company of family and friends, give thanks for blessings and bless the lives of others. For this month’s goal, there’s very little to do, except to reflect on the past year. Take out the notebook you started at the beginning of the…
That’s right. This time of year, turkey is the best meat bargain you can find. Grocery stores use it as a loss leader to entice you to do all your holiday shopping at their store. With coupons and other special offers, you can get some really amazing deals on turkey this season. Your goal is…
Whether you’re prepping for a short term tight spot or a long term crisis, well-stocked pantry should be at the foundation of your plans. What should go into your pantry? You should store the basics for baking and meal preparation. Everyone’s personal taste are different, but here are the items I find are an essential…
With school starting, this is a natural time to update and organize your family’s records. Health records should include immunization records, doctors information, insurance information, list of surgeries, allergies and health concerns for each family member. You should have hard copies of this information stored in a safe-deposit box or other safe storage. You might…