Posted January 9, 2009 - 05:04 by Myscha Theriault
Need some ideas for saving money on your meal menus? Hey, life gets crazy and having a few standby ideas that can be implemented simply and affordably is critical to maintaining budget discipline. Here are seven streamlined suggestions. One for every day of the week.
Posted January 7, 2009 - 08:39 by Myscha Theriault
While dollar-priced retail chains are nothing new, the Dollar Tree stores in particular have caught my attention as having a few categories of coolness. So what do I find there that I can't necessarily put my hands on at some of the other stores? Read on.
Posted December 27, 2008 - 10:51 by Myscha Theriault
Need a little something to round out your standard dinner entrées? Not wanting to spend the equivalent of your monthly utility bill to do it? Here are six stylish sides to jazz things up affordably.
Posted April 25, 2008 - 07:16 by Myscha Theriault
With food and fuel prices continuing to rise, we all need help finding areas to conserve. One of the cheapest items at the grocery store? Boxed frozen spinach. Think it can’t be sexy? Read on.
Posted January 15, 2008 - 13:12 by Myscha Theriault
Got a few old ratty ones kicking around? Accidentally shrink your favorite cashmere? Are the kids outgrowing Grandma’s home knit creations faster than she can keep clicking her needles? Or maybe you have a few with sentimental value you’d like to hang on to. Here's a list of ideas from around the web.
Posted January 8, 2008 - 07:32 by Myscha Theriault
Numerous things are on sale this time of year in a massive retail effort to clear the shelves for the next season's inventory. If you love to party, you can stock up on items to take you well into the coming year. Do you like to entertain? Been dreaming of starting a catering business or opening an inn? Some of these surprising sale items might be just what you've been waiting for. Read on.
Posted November 7, 2007 - 07:06 by Myscha Theriault
I don’t know about you, but even the thrift store prices of bread lately have turned it into a luxury item at our house. With bread being such a family staple, and lunch sandwiches being the item of choice to pack for the road and school, this is hitting and will continue to hit family pocketbooks in a big way. Following are a few strategies and resources to help adjust this particular line item in your family budget.
Posted October 14, 2007 - 08:12 by Myscha Theriault
While I’ve been developing this article for a while now, Philip Brewer’s recent article on bulk purchase investment returns really kicked things into high gear. Most of us have known for some time that purchasing in bulk provides decent financial returns. Now, with Philip’s excellent analysis of the potential percentage rates, you may be more motivated than ever to get started with large quantity purchasing. The problem? Bulk buying sounds way simpler than it actually is. Where do you store it? What does it make sense to buy in bulk versus small quantities? It’s enough to make your eyes cross and your brain start to feel pickled, particularly if you’ve never shopped this way before. What’s more, it’s far from the sexiest financial subject matter out there, which can make it very difficult to analyze and apply to your personal situation. Here’s a nuts and bolts article covering what I see as the five major areas of consideration.
Posted August 27, 2007 - 03:54 by Myscha Theriault
Tired of hearing the same old sale shopping advice? Here are eleven super savings items that are outside of the norm.
Posted August 4, 2007 - 02:41 by Myscha Theriault
More often than not, if my husband and I need an extra vehicle on any given day, it’s for hauling one thing or another. Early in our marriage, we debated at length the wisdom of buying a truck as a back – up vehicle. On the surface, this idea can make a great deal of sense. But the more we thought about it, having an open bed truck didn’t seem to fit with our lifestyle or long term family plan. We opted for a tow-behind utility cart instead. Following are the reasons behind our decision. You may find they apply to you as well.Have more to say? Join the discussions at Wise Bread's Finance and Frugality Forums.
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