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May

2

How to Find Deals on Baby Stuff

Every source tells you that babies are expensive. But they don’t have to be if you shop carefully, only buy what you need, and know where to find deals. Check out my list of deal sources.

Apr

16

Getting Started with a Cloth Diaper Stash

Filed Under Baby, Saving Money

I’m delving into the world of cloth diapers. Learn more about the options and what my cloth diaper plan is.

Apr

11

That Makes Me Stabby: Resort Fees

Filed Under That Makes Me Stabby

Find out why the trend toward hotel resort fees makes me stabby. After spending the weekend in Vegas and receiving almost nothing of value for my “resort fee,” I’m hopping mad.

Mar

21

That Makes Me Stabby: These Houses are NOT Half-Off

Filed Under That Makes Me Stabby

Yesterday, Good Morning America featured a story explaining how you buy a house for half price. They kept touting it as half-off or 50% off. Except it wasn’t. At one point they did explain that the homes were 50% from their last sold price at the real estate peak. But that doesn’t mean the house [...]

Feb

24

Budgeting for Baby

Filed Under Baby, Budget, Saving Money

If you’re expecting a baby, make sure you budget for baby expenses for the first year. If you ignore the advice of most baby stores and get only what you really need, you can save a lot of money.

Feb

7

That Makes Me Stabby: Medical Bills

Filed Under Health Costs, That Makes Me Stabby

Yesterday, I received a medical bill that is a perfect example of what is wrong with health care costs in this country. Several weeks ago I had an ultrasound as part of prenatal testing. The ultrasound was performed in a perinatologist’s office on one of their high-tech ultrasound machines. The scan took about 20 minutes, [...]

Jan

24

Stupid Homeowner Tricks: When a Cheap DIY Project Requires a Pro

Filed Under Home Maintenance

Last week, we developed a leak near the main water line. The water pressure regulator was just replaced two years ago, so we knew it wasn’t that. After testing the water pressure with an $11 water gauge, we determined the leak was probably from a worn out Pressure Relief Valve. I went to Home Depot [...]

Nov

23

An Update on Daily Deal Sites

Filed Under Coupons, Frugal

I’ve successfully used six daily deals in the last 18 months. See why my purchases were successful and get tips for avoiding wasted money on these types of deals.