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Save More in 2015 with Smarter Coupons

by Caton December 29, 2014 ~ 7 Comments

It’s almost a new year. I don’t know about you, but it always feels like a time of change to me. I’m not usually one to make New Year’s resolutions because I often have goals that I’m working on. Still, after the rush of the holidays subsides it feels like a good time to evaluate […]

How to Prepare for Winter on a Budget

by Caton December 10, 2014 ~ 8 Comments

If you’re stopping by after reading about Benny on Frugalwoods, welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. If you want to read more about Natalie & me (Cat), check out our deets here. As I look at the window, I’m watching the second snowfall for this winter here in New Jersey. Maybe the bliss will wear […]

How to Celebrate Your Day with Free Birthday Stuff

by Caton December 8, 2014 ~ 10 Comments

Despite not being a fan of cold weather, this is my favorite time of year. Holidays are wonderful, but I’m also one of those December babies. People would always ask, and sometimes still do, if my birthday was overshadowed by Christmas. I’ve been asked if I received fewer birthday gifts in lieu of Christmas gifts […]

LoopPay Review: A New Form of Mobile Pay

by Caton December 1, 2014 ~ 4 Comments

A couple weeks ago I was given the opportunity to try out an awesome mobile pay product called LoopPay. If you can’t already tell, I think it’s incredible! LoopPay is a system designed to replace the charge cards in your wallet, which means you can make a card purchase using your cell phone instead of […]

3 Ways to Haggle Politely

by Caton November 19, 2014 ~ 20 Comments

I absolutely love to haggle. In fact, one of my favorite memories of my European backpacking trip with my hubs (then boyfriend) was not seeing the Eiffel tower or taking in all the ruins in Rome but having a blast haggling in the markets of Florence. In Florence, they have rows and rows of little […]

Save on Cable by Switching to Subscription Based Services

by Caton November 10, 2014 ~ 15 Comments

I’m all about cutting costs where I can so that I can spend money on the things most important to me. One such area I recently cut is TV. There are so many options for watching shows and movies that my husband and I decided to forgo cable when we moved into a new apartment […]

Save Money and Actually Enjoy Your Thanksgiving

by Caton November 5, 2014 ~ 13 Comments

If you’re a reader of my other blog, Budget Blonde, you might know that I am not the biggest fan of holidays. I know I know, I am a such a scrooge, but I have good reasons for it. Just to name a few: 1. People get so stressed around the holidays. Admit it if […]

What’s in Your Wallet?

by Caton November 4, 2014 ~ 7 Comments

Christine over at The Wallet Diet is a financial blogger who believes personal finance should be simple, inspiring, and exciting. How right she is! She also challenged me to reveal what’s in my wallet after she gave a rundown of what she carries around in hers. Her wallet had a grand total of eighteen items […]

Reuse and Recycle Around the Home to Save Money

by Caton October 20, 2014 ~ 15 Comments

In my quest to save as much money as possible and live a little greener, I’ve adopted some habits that, in my opinion, really do make a difference. You can save everything until you become a hoarder buried in your own home. Even toilet paper rolls can be collected and turned into DIY wall art! […]

4 Lunch Recipes to Save Money and Valuable Time

by Caton September 29, 2014 ~ 17 Comments

Who else out there is not a morning person? I’m making an effort to change that, but I have my doubts about the success of this endeavor. Some traits are just ingrained into the very fiber of a person’s being. (Ha! See that’s funny because I’m talking about food today.) I’ll use every last second […]