Is Black Friday or Cyber Monday Better?

Is Black Friday or Cyber Monday Better?

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If you should decide to test the waters this year when it comes to shopping on Thanksgiving weekend, you may be wondering when it’s more worth it to shop. Maybe you want to shop on Thanksgiving evening or you may enjoy Black Friday for the sales and experience. Or, maybe you’re like me and can’t wait for Cyber Monday. I love shopping from the comfort of my own home whenever possible, so Cyber Monday has been one of the best things since sliced bread. But which is better when it comes to deals and savings? Is Black Friday or Cyber Monday better for shoppers? Let’s take a look. This post makes use of affiliate links Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Everyone seems to have an…

Flea markets and yard sales are sometimes filled with hidden treasures. Here are just a few things that you could buy, and a few things to avoid, at a flea market.

What to Buy and What to Avoid at a Flea Market

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Spring and summer tend to bring about more yard sales, and flea markets. Even neighbors may join together to hold a street-wide sale.  And if you have the time for such things, sometimes you can really find some great deals. But not always. It’s good to know what to buy and what to avoid at a flea market. Some are more obvious than others, but it’s still something to keep in mind before you go. Shopping at flea markets is a great thing. You can get some really amazing deals. But there are just certain things that would not be a smart purchase, no matter how much you may need it. There are many things that are great bought from a flea market, though. So…

Living an organic lifestyle can be expensive, there's no doubt about that. Here are 7 ways to save money on organic groceries.

How To Save On Organic Groceries

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Sometimes when people think organic, they think it’s not budget friendly. And sometimes, this is true. Maybe all organic products aren’t budget friendly but is it worth it to go organic? I believe so. Today, I’m going talk about how to save on organic groceries, and specifically I want to talk about seven ways to save on organic groceries. It may not seem like much, but these are small steps that you can start today to save on organic groceries. Why Buy Organic Groceries? One reason that people don’t buy organic groceries is because they say it’s too expensive. And in some cases, yes, this is true. I used to work as a personal grocery shopper and I know the difference in price. But is…

10 No Nonsense Ways to Save Money on Your Utility Bills

10 No Nonsense Ways to Save Money on Your Utility Bills

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If you’re looking for every day ways to save money, because who isn’t looking to save money, one area of life to examine is your utility bills. Things like electricity, heat, and water can add up quickly if you’re not mindful of how you’re using them. And it’s more than likely that you’re already doing one or more of the things listed.   And if not, you can make these changes easily.   We know that recent changes with the pandemic have made utilities and all sorts of bills shoot up. There are so many ways that you can reduce your costs in the home but what you pay to electric companies can come down if you know how to reduce your electricity usage at…

Starting an Herb Garden

Starting an Herb Garden

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With the weather starting to warm up a bit, I’m getting the itch to get going on our garden. As a child, my mom kept an herb garden indoors and she has an herb garden now. Starting an herb garden is something that I’ve always wanted to do because who wouldn’t want to cook with fresh herbs? The other appealing part of herb gardening for me was knowing that I could also grow my herbs indoors. I love using fresh ingredients when I can and the thought of being able to just tear off a piece of parsley or snip some oregano was always one I enjoyed and hope to make a reality. ent/uploads/2015/03/how-to-start-an-herb-garden-at-home.jpg” alt=”Starting an herb garden is easier than you think! Here are…

How to Start Saving For College When You’re On a Budget

How to Start Saving For College When You’re On a Budget

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Almost every parent has dreams and hopes that their children will attend college. And while every child may not do this, it’s still something that we can hope for. Following in the footsteps, somewhat, of family members; I have at least obtained my associates degree. Eventually I’d like to get my Bachelor’s degree and possibly my Master’s degree. In the meantime, we also want to start saving for college on a budget so Squeaker has something to help her out. With thanks to NY529 Direct for sponsoring this conversation, we’re sharing a few tips. While we may encourage her to pursue all forms of scholarship and grant money, we are also going to do whatever we can to help. And that includes starting a college…