Organization
My Journey In Frugality
When I started thinking last year about how I was going to significantly reduce our monthly expenses, I was a little overwhelmed. It is an overwhelming task, to be sure. But, as I began to put my plan into action over the last six weeks, I’ve realized that small steps are starting to make a big [...]
14Feb2010 | lipsticktocrayons | 5 comments | Continued
Very Chic Laptop Cases
Looking for a stylish carrying solution for that new laptop you got for Christmas, or the old one that never leaves your side but seriously needs an updated look? After all, it’s hard to look put-together and professional if you’re carrying your laptop in an old diaper bag, and it’s back-breaking to carry the thing [...]
4Feb2010 | lipsticktocrayons | 1 comment | Continued
Part 3 – Eat from the Pantry Challenge
Just a quick update — we’re down to our last three dinners from my “Eat from the Pantry Challenge.” (Can you hear my teen cheering loudly!? She even went so far as to ask her Nana NOT to ask us over for dinner anymore so that we can ‘get this thing over already!’)
The dinners have [...]
My Journey into Couponing
I’ve never been one to clip coupons on a regular basis because I just didn’t think it was worth my time. I figured, “How much can you really save with 40 cents here and 50 cents there, and is it worth it to run from one store to the next?” Sure, I’d heard about these [...]
4Jan2010 | lipsticktocrayons | 4 comments | Continued
Eat from the Pantry Challenge
First, let me say HAPPY NEW YEAR! I can’t believe it’s 2010. That means new beginnings, new resolutions, and hopefully, an improving economy.
One of my resolutions (all of which I hope to outline in another post shortly) is to learn to live more frugally. This is in part out of necessity and in part out [...]
Wii Game Giveaway for Birthday Parties
Did you know that $6.5 billion is spent annually on children’s birthday parties and the average “out-of-home” party costs $350? But if you’re among the 58 percent of parents that hosted their last birthday party at home, you know the planning can be a real bear, to say nothing of the work of entertaining a [...]
4Dec2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 139 comments | Continued
Black Friday Shopping, Exclusive Coupon Codes and Favorites
I’m fortunate enough to have been invited to be a part of the Double Duty Diva network. This is a network comprised of the top baby and kid review blogs on the Web, and this amazing network of bloggers have put together an awesome list of exclusive coupon codes, deals and favorite Black Friday shopping [...]
23Nov2009 | lipsticktocrayons | Comments Off | Continued
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals, Tips, Coupons, Etc.
More than 42 percent of Americans will buy at least one gift online this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. Online shopping is increasing for various reasons, including time constraints, convenience, avoiding crowds (and thus, illness), and free shipping! Personally, I like to comparison shop online versus buying something at one store, only [...]
16Nov2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 1 comment | Continued
