Earn, Save, and Live Joyfully.
My husband cooked the most delicious vodka cream pasta sauce for our lunches last week. This is the third or fourth week in a row where he’s cooked a big batch of hearty, goodness that we can take to work with us. Last week he made Indian food, which wasn’t nearly as tasty as this … Read more
One of the cabinets in my office is dedicated to snacks. In that tiny little space above my desk I store a random hodge-podge of foods that I can grab whenever I forget to bring my lunch or work so hard I forget to eat. Over the years I’ve found the perfect balance of snacks … Read more
A reader recently asked me if I ever spend money to save money and then provided the following example: I have a coupon for $10 off a $50 purchase at CVS. Usually, my CVS purchases are small – a card, shampoo, etc. But, would you stock up on supplies that you don’t need now but … Read more
If you frequently shop online you should check out PriceProtectr. The site is really easy to use. You simply copy and paste the URL of the item you purchased at one of 162 online stores into their online form. Enter your email address, (they promise not to spam you), and you’ll receive notification if the … Read more
I’m a big believer in karma. I’m not exactly sure when I began believing that the universe works in this magical fashion, but I certainly try my best to put kindness and compassion into the world on a daily basis. Don’t get me wrong. I’m no saint. My brother should actually be nominated for that … Read more
I recently signed up for the Energy Wise Rewards Program offered to Pepco customers in the state of Maryland. In exchange for a yearly discount on my bill I’ve granted the electric company the ability to alter my thermostat settings during high periods of electric consumption. Despite the massive heat wave plaguing the east coast … Read more
Is it just me or does a simple purchase seem much more complex these days? I head to the store in search of eggs, but I can’t figure out which carton to place in my basket. There’s store brand, regular, cage-free, all-natural and organic. What’s the difference between cage-free, all-natural and organic anyway? As if … Read more
This afternoon I dropped off an old pair of shoes with a local shoe cobbler. I’m not positive, but I think I’ve owned this same pair of shoes since college. They aren’t special. They aren’t extraordinary. They are simply the most comfortable, black leather loafers I’ve ever worn. When I lived in the city I … Read more
For the first time ever I managed to save more on groceries this month than I spent. I spent a total of $136.73 and saved over $170.11! I stocked up on yogurt, cheese, tomatoes, chicken, pasta, frozen veggies, olive oil, rice, Kashi cereal and hot sauce. I also bought a bunch of fresh produce including … Read more
I picked up a hair turban similar to the one pictured above from Marshall’s on clearance for $2. The version I bought is made from microfiber and has a button on the bottom that holds the towel perfectly in place on my head. It’s perfect for wrapping up my hair when I get out of … Read more