What I bought Monday: the best cheap vacuum on Amazon, a supplement that prevents sunburn (seriously), and comfy shoes for Disneyland! I save a lot of money buying almost everything our family needs on Amazon. Since Amazon’s review system is pretty crappy lately thanks to millions of fake reviews, I like to share what I […]
How not to waste money with Ibotta: Found Money #7
There are so many apps that pay you to scan your receipts…you have to draw the line somewhere if couponing is not your favorite hobby. I chose Ibotta, and I’ll explain here how I use Ibotta to save a little money without: Screwing up Spending time Buying crap I don’t need This post includes affiliate […]
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe: 8 Family Dinner Servings for $8! Cheaper than Kraft and Obviously Better!
Homemade macaroni and cheese recipe right at the top! Scroll down for the price breakdown and recipe tips! Homemade mac n cheese recipe, serve creamy or baked with breadcrumb topping. Scroll down for the grocery budget breakdown of this frugal family dinner! Homemade Macaroni and Cheese vs. Kraft Mac and Cheese I’m not against boxed […]
FSAs Are a Losing Bet for Healthy Families. That’s Why We Put $0 into Our Flexible Spending Account
Your FSA isn’t really “tax free” money if you pay Stupid Tax trying to spend it all by the deadline. My husband just gave himself a raise by not funding a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) this year. In this Found Money post (#6 in the series): Why FSAs are a losing bet for healthy families […]
Found Money Fund Files #5: That $50 Shell Gas Gift Card at the Intersection of Procrastination and Money
I’m a procrastinator. Like, the hipster procrastinator—I’ve been a procrastinator since 1983 when my mom had to drive 60 minutes round trip to Moskatels in Sunnymead to buy foam balls for my 3rd grade solar system model due tomorrow. A major symptom of procrastination is perfectionism. If I can’t cut the Cool Whip lid just […]