Sewing is a beautiful skill that can definitely save you some serious cash.  Start by learning how to hem your own pants, and save big on your family’s tailoring needs!

Be a savvy consumer, and do the math before you buy.  For example, a bottle of water sold for $2 only costs about 5 cents to make.  That’s a 4000% markup!  You may think markups are a pretty normal thing.  They are, but that doesn’t mean you should fall victim to them – especially if [...]

Don’t throw your hard cheeses out if they have a spot of mold or two… Do a little culinary surgery instead. Cut off an additional half inch around the affected area, and your cheese should be good to eat at least another week!

Plastic cutting boards are prone to quickly dulling knives. Instead, use a soft-surface cutting board like wood or bamboo.  A quality set of knives is expensive – so take good care of them and save big in the long run!

If you have a bunch of friends or family members attending the same wedding, consider chipping in together to buy a more expensive gift that you couldn’t afford on your own. By getting a group gift, you’ll able to purchase a bigger ticket item that will stand out and be remembered by the couple – [...]

Want to redecorate a room but can’t afford to do it all at once? Create a schedule according to your cash flow and priorities. Stretch it over a few months in order to avoid having to pay a giant bill all at once!