I recently wrote a post about what to stock up on for COVID-19 when you are at the grocery store. But then I started thinking – what about folks who can’t get to the grocery store? Maybe their circumstances won’t allow them to make a trip to get what they need. That’s why this post Read More
Category: Finances
Dealspotr Savings- 1/28/2020
This is a great time of year to be aware of great deals. Holidays are over, and we are back to our budgets. What could be a better time to start taking advantage of these Dealspotr savings? Did you create a new budget for 2020? Ready to save some money, and buildup that savings account? Read More
Saving Money with Dealspotr – 11/13/2019
Here we are, and it’s that time again! Time for more Dealspotr Deals for this week. If you like saving money, you’ve come to the right place. Cuz we are all about saving money today! And it’s especially helpful at this time of year. We can all use a break to our bank accounts and Read More
Dealspotr Deals of the Week – 11/6/2019
Welcome to another week’s worth of Dealspotr deals and freebies! So how has your week been? It’s been sunny but cold here! We usually have had much more rain by this time of the season here in Oregon, but its’ been dry. Colder than normal, and dryer than normal as well. But the sunshine has Read More
Dealspotr Deals of the Week 10/30/2019
Here’s a continuation of a series of posts I began awhile back, then let drop off. And they have a new name now! Let me (re) introduce Dealspotr Deals of the Week! I had started a series of weekly posts about freebies you could get from various stores and online retailers. That has now morphed Read More
How To Save Money As A Single Mom
Saving money can be daunting when you are a solo mom. It’s hard enough to take care of a family on one income. How can we possibly SAVE money as well? It seems all our paycheck goes toward bills and food, utilities and necessities. Where will we find any left over to save? We ask Read More
Simple Steps to Financial Security for Solo Moms
Being a solo mom is hard. There’s no way to overstate that fact. You are the one upon whose shoulders rests the organization and maintenance of your home and family. You are responsible for it all – the money, the nurturing, the discipline, the support. As a solo mom, you might feel like you are Read More
Freebies Friday Once Again!
We are back with Freebie Friday. I love FREEBIES! I thought you might be the same way, so I wanted to share these “free product with purchase” deals with you. I was going through some catalogs yesterday, and noticed I had several from Woman Within and one from Roaman’s that offered free items with purchase. Read More
6 Small Steps To A Money Makeover
We all want easy tips and ideas for a subject that isn’t always easy: money. Our finances can be tricky sometimes, especially as a solo mom. Never enough, it seems, and there are always 10 different things vying for our paycheck. How to make sense of it all, and make sure we are putting our Read More
REAL (Useful) Single Mom Tips To Saving Money
I have a subscription to Money magazine, and I look forward to getting each new issue in my mailbox. I get a little thrill each month when I see it sitting in my mailbox, promising some new insight into the world of finance. I read every issue, and try to glean some information from the Read More
Thrifty Christmas Ideas
In the spirit of Black Friday and Cyber Monday – in which, on both counts, I do not participate – here are a few thrifty Christmas ideas from choice sites/posts from other bloggers you might find helpful during the Christmas season. We all would love a less stressful holiday with less strain on our wallets Read More
Money Saving Tips For November
Brace yourselves – it’s coming. Six weeks of holidays, gift-giving, parties, holiday decor, etc. And it seems to begin earlier each year. Here are some money saving tips to use in the month of November, during one of the busiest times of the year. Most of us intend to fully enjoy the holiday season with Read More
Pay Off Debt – Spring Clean In The Fall!
The Fall always feels like a time of renewal for me … I have even been known to make resolutions in the Fall! (This post contains affiliate links) There is a new attitude that comes with the Fall. Maybe it’s all the new school clothes and school supplies. Maybe it’s the new flavors (i.e. pumpkin-flavored Read More
Friday Freebies #4 – Great Deals, All In One Place!
It’s Freebies Friday! Time for more free goodies to share, to make your weekend even better. Everybody loves free products! Freebies are fun. Everyone likes great deals. Getting free stuff makes us feel good, like we are getting a special little present for nothing – just because! It’s an extra little goodie that we can Read More
14 Tips To Save Money On Entertainment
A dinner out, a movie on the weekend, a concert or sporting event you’ve been waiting to see, etc. We all need downtime, and special events to look forward to in our lives. But how do we keep the fun in life when we’re on a budget? It’s difficult to keep our finances on track Read More