This category is a little tricky to "put walls around." It's an overarching category for anything directly related to saving money, making money, earning points to spend on things, etc.
Because a good deal of DIY comes down to saving money by not buying things new or paying someone else to do a task, many DIY posts are found here.
And then because DIY projects are creative, the creativity posts are here, too.
Get Ready for Black Friday
Yes, you read that right. No, this post did not get stuck in cyberspace, finally making its appearance months after ...
Saving Money in the Laundry Room
When I re-read all three of the Tightwad Gazette books a few years ago, I made myself a list of ...
Do The Next Best Thing
Most of us have been taught to do things with excellence. We seek out the best. And there's something to ...
Are You Making This Mistake When You Shop?
Savvy shoppers know that they need to compare unit prices to find the best deal. But many are guilty of ...
Rubber Stamping on the Cheap: How to Make Stamps with Dollar Store or Found Items
Rubber stamping can be a lot of fun. It's a pretty versatile craft/technique, since you can use it to create ...
Try This Revolutionary Approach to Decorate Without Breaking the Bank
If you saw the Cricket Wireless event last weekend, you got a bit of a sneak peek at this approach ...
Saving Money on the Baby
Moving right along in the "Saving Money in/on...." series... How do we save money on babies? We/I Already: Breastfeed my ...
Weed Appreciation: How to Use Your Weeds
Happy Weed Appreciation Day! No, we're not talking about the stuff people smoke, or use to spike the infamous brownies. ...
How I Bought a House and Escaped a Tiny Apartment in Under 7 Months
by Mindy Laughton Sometime after you discover you’re pregnant, you begin to feel the urge to nest. Nesting is a ...
More Posts for Bloggers (Advanced Topics)
A couple weeks ago, I shared some of my favorite courses, ebooks, and posts for bloggers. Today I'd like to ...
7 Common Money Traps You Should Avoid
by Lee Flynn Make no mistake; the world wants your money, and will do just about anything to get it ...
Saving Money in the Kitchen
I started this series a looong time ago, and then I forgot I'd started it. Oops. I had recently re-read ...
Top Posts, Courses, & Ebooks for Bloggers
There is a lot of information out there about how to blog, or how to blog better. What follows is ...
Prepare Your Jars & Other Containers for Reuse
One of the goals for my 101 Things in 1001 Days list is to make use of a new technique ...
Most Popular Posts of 2013 by 20+ Real Food Bloggers
I don't know about you, but I often find it difficult to keep up with all the bloggers that I ...
1 Easy Tool to Take Control of Your Money in the New Year
As the new year approaches, many of us are giving thought to our goals (or resolutions) for 2014. For a ...
Make Your Money Matter with a Credit Union
This post is sponsored by Make Your Money Matter, in association with PSCU, though all views expressed are my own ...
Book Rental
Now that the first semester is drawing to a close, many of the new college students may be reassessing things. ...
15 Easy Gifts from 1 Easy Purchase
Good news! The Ultimate Healthy Living bundle sale is making an encore appearance for Black Friday weekend! Some of you ...
How to Craft an “Elevator Speech” Even if You Don’t Know What Makes You Special
I've been working my way through ProBlogger's 31 Days to Build a Better Blog. One of the earliest assignments is ...