Happy (almost) Thanksgiving to all my US-readers out there! It's a few days before Thanksgiving and, if you're like many Americans celebrating the holiday, you're probably getting your feast ready. Whether you're planning the whole thing, a part, or just bringing drinks, you're sure to shell out some money to partake in this delicious holiday. From a casual Friendsgiving to the full Continue Reading
Great Gift Ideas for Less Than 50
The holidays are here! While it’s a fun time of year, there are some people you have to buy gifts for that may make you sigh with aggravation. We all have those people who you can’t find gifts for because they either have expensive taste or they just buy whatever they want when they want it. To help you out, we’ve found some gift ideas that everyone would love, and they are all Great Gift Ideas Continue Reading
How to Save Money for the Holidays
Today our regular contributor Anum covers the best ways to save money on the upcoming holidays. What are your strategies for saving money this holiday season? The holidays are coming, and with them comes the inevitable rush of over-spending and the crippling after-holiday credit card debt. Instead of putting yourself into (or further into) debt this holiday season, we’ve collected a few tips Continue Reading
5 Ways to Save Money on Swimsuits
When it comes to saving money on swimsuits, the old saying is actually true: you get what you pay for. Take it from this native of Phoenix, a girl who grew up with a pool and spent many hours in and out of dozens of pools. Between the heat, chlorine, and weight fluctuations, the right swimsuit will end up costing you much less in the long run than a poorly made suit. Luckily for us Continue Reading
How to Help Others Beat the Heat
Welcome to week 3 in our Summer Savings theme month! I hope you've been enjoying these heat-and-frugality themed topics we've been discussing over the last few weeks, and if you have any summer savings topics you'd like covered, just let me know! In case you've missed any topics: Week 1 we covered summer skin saving tips, including wearing sunscreen and keeping covered up during the Continue Reading
10 Frugal Ways to Beat the Heat
Today in Phoenix it was 113 degrees. I’m going to let that sink in for a minute. One hundred and thirteen degrees. It’s so hot, you literally bake, like a potato, from the inside out. Remember those saving money on sunscreen tips I gave you last week? I need sunscreen inside my body, because I’m roasting. Somebody poke me, I’m a turkey. (Side note: do you poke turkeys? I’m a vegetarian and have Continue Reading
Save Money on Sunscreen
Your skin is your body’s largest organ, so it makes sense to protect it, right? Unfortunately, when the sun’s out and the weather is great, so many of us take our skin for granted. Especially after a severe, prolonged winter, who wants to think about (or who even remembers!) to wear sunscreen? I’ll save you the lecture about why wearing sunscreen is important to protect your skin, Continue Reading
Frugal Mother’s Day Ideas
Mother’s Day is around the corner, which means you’re probably getting bombarded by ads telling you to buy things for Mom. Yeah, jewelry stores, I’m definitely going to buy my Mom those earrings that cost more than my engagement ring. Seriously, is that a thing? Mass consumerism aside, most people do something for Mother’s Day. However, a lot of the typical Mother’s Day celebrations usually Continue Reading
Frugal Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
The other day, B suggested we go out to The Melting Pot for Valentine’s Day dinner. We had just gone out last weekend to celebrate our engagement, but The Melting Pot is one of my favorite places in the world (melted chocolate? Yes please!), so I wasn't going to argue with that suggestion! However, I had the sneaking suspicion that getting a reservation at the Melting Pot only a few Continue Reading
How to Avoid Getting Scammed This Season
It’s that time of year again: the holidays are upon us and, if you’re anything like most Americans, you’ve probably already started your holiday shopping. Polls show the average American this year is planning on spending around $500 on family and loved ones this year for the holidays. However, what if you or a loved one isn’t into getting ‘stuff’? For example, my Dad. My dad says he Continue Reading