Saving Money

Every semester I'm surprised by the stupidity of book prices. It doesn't even matter how thin the book is, or the fact that it's used, chances are the school store (or at least my school store) will be overpriced and harsh to students with low incomes.  Read More »

For me, the new semester started about 4 weeks ago. Everyone told me time would fly, and it really has. I am a freshman. Full time student and have a job part time. It gets challenging managing the two, but I try my best. Even though I am just a freshman, I do have some experience with textbooks.  Read More »

If nothing speaks about the economy, the crowds at garage sales and thrift stores do. I'm a regular garage saler and thrift store shopper because it is better for my wallet and better for the environment. Right about now with everyone else things have gotten tighter, so I'm definitely skimming the sales a lot more closely.  Read More »

I have never had a green thumb, or any interest in getting one. I've lived at my house for about a year and a half and happened to notice how well things grew. I have a rosebush in the backyard I haven't touched, but blooms nonetheless. A different type of rose blooms by the driveway. I have pretty blue flowers that bloom around my mailbox.  Read More »

Tired of hearing about turning off lights when you leave the room, turning your air conditioner a few degrees up, and other common sense ways to save money and be green?  Read More »

Of course we all want to save money, but especially now we are finding it a lot harder because of the economy. It is sometimes harder or easier depending on the situation. Here are some tips that could save you a lot of money in the long run as well as the short run. Of course these are environment friendly as well.  Read More »

When I was younger, I was notorious for running around with the gas gage so close to sitting on empty you could barely tell the difference. What can I say?  Read More »

Since we moved from Fort Myers, Florida when I was around 4 or 5 we had been treading the thin line between poor and low middle class. I would say right now my family is middle class. It normally gets worse before it gets better, but hanging in there is all you can do. After a little background information I will give tips on how to have fun, save money, and make stuff while being tight on money  Read More »