Monday Money Tip: Buy Used
I’ll start off by saying there are some things that I won’t buy used – but on most things, you can find great deals on slightly used items. There are lots of resources for buying used – Craigslist, Goodwill, resale shops, and garage...
My Favorite Way to Prepare Fresh Green Beans
Today I’m sharing my favorite way to prepare fresh green beans. This year we have had a huge crop of green beans in our garden. The first batch filled up two whole bowls! I gave some away and cooked the rest of them. They seem to taste even better...
Monday Money Tip: Greeting Cards
Have you noticed how expensive greeting cards can be? I’ve seen some that cost $5+! At most places, even basic cards cost a couple bucks. How much more likely would we be to send encouraging cards to friends and family if it was affordable? There are a...
Homemade Energy Bars
I saw this recipe on Money Saving Mom and thought I’d give it a try. I thought they turned out pretty good, they were very filling! I had to stick the mixture in the microwave to melt the peanut butter enough to incorporate with the rest, but after...