save more.

Here are ome other tips for things I do to save money. Local spas at the hotels almost always offer local discounts, especially on weekdays.  The savings is typically 20%, sometimes more.  So if you want to get a pedicure or give someone a special gift, give them a call to check out their current [...]

go out.

Being a local has major perks.  Here are some ways to save money on things around town and get entertainment for less. Buy an Entertainment book and use it!  They are available through school fundraisers at the beginning of the school year and at your local bookstore (ask at the register).  Then you don’t have [...]

online shopping tips.

Always check retailmenot.com for discount shopping codes.  You can check here for a code for anything with a website, whether it be clothing or travel etc. For free shipping codes: freeshipping.org If you have a trip to plan, check out kayak.com as they compare travel deals across several sites, including the option of multiple airlines [...]

the basics.

Need a refresher on the basics of Grocery Smarts?  Check out this post made previously on the prior blog.  If you want a little more then give me a ring to schedule a class.

freezer meals.

I happen to think freezer meals are fantastic.  You get the hang of it the more you do.  Like remembering which ingredients you use in a lot of your favorite meals.  For example, I stock up like mad on dijon mustard and white wine when they are on good sale because I know they are [...]