Finances

Wanna Be a Coupon Queen?

Years ago I would clip a coupon here or there and use them only for items that I would buy anyway. It was great justification to buy fancy or organic items. I didn’t see how clipping coupons really saved me any money since the generic was usually cheaper anyway. What I didn’t know was that there is a trick to using coupons wisely.

Since our family started shopping with coupons in a more effective way, we’ve reduced our grocery bill by about $200 a month! I have become a coupon queen, I guess.

Any grocery shopper can save big on food costs. With simple directions and lots of helpful links, this 1200 word article will equip your readers to win the Battle of the Budget. A 110-word sidebar is included.

Filed Under: Budget Living, Finances, Food, Home Management

Clothing Your Kids Without Losing Your Shirt

Seems every time I turn around one of my children has outgrown his clothes. Just like the lawn that constantly needs to be mowed, my kids, indeed, are growing like weeds. Sweet ones, but quick growing, nonetheless.

Most parents, in a panic to get their kids dressed in the best, head out to shop only to find high ticket prices and a stack of credit card receipts to schlep home. There is a better way. This 1000-word article details a frugal plan of attack that enables parents to find good deals without the debt.

Filed Under: 1000 - 1300 words, All reprints, Back to School, Clothing, Finances

Date Night on a Dime

While the pocketbook may be getting squeezed these days, many a parent may think that this means eliminating a night out on the town. Yet a down economy doesn’t mean spirits can’t be up. While times are tight, parents need a special evening together all the more in order to decompress, rejuvenate the spirit, and reconnect as a couple.

This article provides ideas for fun and frugal romance. From cheap eats to outdoor adventures, there’s something here for every interest — and budget. (693 words)

Filed Under: 500-1000 words, All reprints, Budget Living, Dads, Finances, Romance

Diary of a Grocery Geek: One Mom's Journey Toward Supermarket Savings

What would you think if I told you that I regularly pay 50 cents or less for a box of breakfast cereal? Or that I buy organic tomato paste for 5 cents? Or that I’ve reduced my family’s grocery spending from over $800 a month to less than $500? You might be wondering, “What planet is she living on?!”

Well, I’ve been on an incredible journey toward saving money at the supermarket. This article provides more than just anecdotal evidence. At 1238 words, this piece gives tried and true tips for families to follow in order to reduce their grocery spending. The accompanying sidebar provides a wealth of both online and print resources to help parents put food on the table all the while keeping money in the bank. One-time rights are available.

Filed Under: 1000 - 1300 words, All reprints, Budget Living, Finances, Food, Home Management

Can You Dig It? Dirty Little Secrets to Debt Free Living

Ever wonder what life would be like without a car payment or a mortgage? It seems like the Impossible Dream, doesn’t it? However, families across the US are pursuing a debt-free life. What’s their dirty little secret to getting out of the hole?

This article explains how families from coast to coast are making changes in their lives to get out of debt. At just over 1600 words, it offers your readers specific suggestions to apply to their lives and to teach to their children. Included is an optional sidebar of helpful websites and books. This piece would be a great addition to your publication as it offers tangible solutions to a common dilemma.

Filed Under: 1300+ words, All reprints, Budget Living, Finances

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