Can you believe that it is already November?  I feel like we just celebrated Christmas and now we are approaching Thanksgiving.  Time seems to fly and if you are like most shoppers you probably tend to wait till the last minute to get those presents for your family.  Well, here are a few ways you […]

Doesn’t fall just have a special aura about it? There’s a nip in the air, the leaves are changing colors, and you no longer need to order a cold drink at Starbucks. That pumpkin spice latte awaits you! But even more than that there are so many fun and frugal activities for you and your […]

The choice between buying organic vs non-organic is a constant debate in my household.  If finances allowed I would be purchasing organic meat, vegetables and fruit.  However, how practical is that?  And is it even doing you any good? Many products are now labeled “organic” to make their label seem more palatable.  They are often […]

Are you a victim of materialism? What is materialism? Materialism is the overwhelming desire to buy material goods. Enhancing ones social status through buying and accumulating material wealth. Lock the Doors, Close the Shades, Turn Off the Lights This is the scenario used when people want to lay low, be left alone. But with technology […]

I’m going to start off with clearing up an often heated discussion – yes, the man should pay for the first date. So while this articles title might seem to be geared towards men only, it’s for our women readers too. How much would you expect your date to spend on you? $25, $50 or […]