Thrifty Guardian
The Heart of American Values: Informing Families and Making the Most of Your Money
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Dollar Tree Greeting Cards
I shop at Dollar Tree a lot - maybe not as often as I shop online, but when it comes to creating a Dr. Seuss birthday or frugal Halloween party, Dollar Tree is always my one-stop shop! So let me just tell you - when I found out they were going to soon be carrying...
35 Uses for White Vinegar
When not turning into wine, vinegar is my second favorite use for grapes (and getting that nasty gunk off 'em!) Vinegar also makes for a fantastic part of a salad dressing and it's a nice way to marinate some meat, but it's a high-performer elsewhere in the house as...
15 Seemingly Weird Ways to Save Time & Money!
When it comes to saving time and money, everyone has their own little rituals and tricks that work for them. Whether you clip coupons to save money or pre-pack your gym bag and keep it by the door to save time, you've surely got a couple of these rituals yourself....
Five Essential Tips for Back-to-School Savings
Back-to-school season is one of several times during the year when you'll find many people heading out to the mall or online to do some major shopping. Getting your kids prepped for another school year can seem like an expensive and overwhelming endeavor. Here are...
Five Ways to Make $500 This Month
Looking for ways to earn quick money this month? I've got you covered! When I first launched this blog in November 2015, I didn't think I'd become a professional blogger and therefore knew I couldn't add any blog-related expenses into our budget, especially since I...
Disney Movie Club Review – Good Deal or Costly Mistake?
While I considered writing some music to go along with this Disney Movie Club review, I felt that it was needlessly sadistic to subject you to my singing. Besides, if you’re reading a review of ANYTHING Disney, you likely already get more cutesy music in your life...