I was sitting outside on my back patio tending to my smoker, when my neighbor walked across my lawn and struck up a conversation. I was smoking pork shoulder for pulled pork, and he commented on the appetizing smells coming from my … [Read more...] about I Saved My Neighbor Over $400 On A Graduation Party
Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net My son has been earning allowance since before he was ten years old. His payrate has been $1 per week for each year of age. Every year on his birthday he recieved a $1 a week raise, but he … [Read more...] about When Should Teens Stop Receiving Allowance?
Experiences can drive our shopping and spending choices as consumers. Customer service is at the top of my list of important attributes for retailers to retain my business. Great customer service will keep me coming back for more, while … [Read more...] about Customer Service Shout Out: Dairy Queen and Flapdoodles
My son approached me over the weekend and asked me an unexpected question. “Dad, can we do that open a savings account thing?†When he started his part-time job, we had agreed that he could keep his first two paychecks to do … [Read more...] about Teens And Money: Teaching The Concept of Pay Yourself First
I hate my garbage company. I'm sure they're no different than any of the other refuse disposal companies in my area, but I still hate them. They advertise a low monthly rate, but then tack on extra for the required recycling service, more taxes and … [Read more...] about Save Money By Taking Out Your Own Trash
A Cleverdude (or Dudette) is someone that watches their spending and gets maximum value for his or her dollar. A Cleverdude is also not afraid of little DIY project if it means saving money Yes, Clever Friends, we are a multi-talented breed. There's … [Read more...] about CleverDudes Can Cook: Shredded Pork Enchiladas Edition
Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net I mentioned last week that the stockpile of food at our home had reached an all time high, and something had to be done. This week I'm challenging myself to make meals for my family using the … [Read more...] about I’m Not Going Grocery Shopping This Week: The Meal Plan
Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net I renewed my executive Costco membership in April. We buy as many food and household products as we can there to make the most of the 2% cash back rewards program. I also have the Costco … [Read more...] about Costco vs Sam’s Club – Why Not Both?
