Ways to Save

A Simple Sewing Project: Changing Uniform Pants Into Uniform Shorts

May 7, 2013

For the first time, my son’s school has approved a summer uniform of shorts. Most parents and students welcomed the change because last spring was so hot, and the old school gets VERY hot inside. Of course, I didn’t want to spend the $24.50 per pair for new uniform shorts, especially when Bookworm has outgrown [...]

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5 Ways to Buy Clothes on a Budget When You Are Losing Weight

April 15, 2013

When I was overweight, I often daydreamed about a time when I would lose weight and have a fun shopping spree. When you’re very overweight as I was, shopping is no fun. Nothing fits right, and shopping can be down right depressing and expensive. (Have you seen the prices at Lane Bryant? I loved their [...]

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Our 1/2 Side of Beef Purchase for 2013

January 22, 2013

For the last few years we have been buying 1/2 side of beef from my cousin’s husband, who is an Angus beef farmer. While not certified organic, his animals receive no shots or injections (except for a worm shot when they are young), and they are free to graze all day with plenty of room. [...]

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Healthy Food Deals and Deals for Kids

January 12, 2013

A new feature this year at Mom’s Plans will be a Saturday round up of some of the best deals on the web for healthy food and for kids. Here are my favorites this week: Tropical Traditions, on their other site, Grass Fed Traditions, is offering 45% off grass fed beef. Their animals are entirely [...]

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How We Bought a New Carry On Suitcase for $20

December 18, 2012

Prior to our trip to San Francisco, we had not flown in 10 years. Um, yeah, things have changed a bit since then! We knew we didn’t want to pay to check any baggage, but when we measured our smaller suitcases, we discovered they were about 1.5 inches too big to carry on. Since I [...]

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A Round Up of My Favorite Cyber Monday Deals

November 26, 2012

I am not going to list all of the terrific Cyber Monday deals out there because there are plenty of deal blogs out there that do that. However, I did want to share some of the best deals out there for products I use or plan to buy myself. Get 30% off a new eMeals subscription by [...]

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Get a Clean Eating Subscription for $12

November 17, 2012

Are you trying to eat healthier or know someone who is? Mamasource is offering a year’s subscription to Clean Eating magazine for 52% off, costing you just $12 for the year. (There are 8 issues in a year’s subscription.) I always like to give magazine subscriptions for holiday gifts, especially when they are discounted. I [...]

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Mamapedia Kids’ Holiday Gift Ideas – Magic School Bus Science Club Membership

October 26, 2012

One of my favorite strategies for saving money on Christmas gifts is to keep my eye out for good deals. Today, for instance, I found Lara Bars marked down to .50 cents a piece instead of their usual price of $1.89. I bought a bunch and will use them as treats for my kids’ stockings. [...]

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Get Free Holiday Labels from Vistaprint: Pay Shipping Only

October 15, 2012

Vistaprint is offering free holiday labels. All you pay is shipping, which starts at $3.69. We didn’t do Christmas cards last year, but I plan to this year, so I am going to put my son to work drawing a Christmas picture that I can use as the picture in the label. You can choose [...]

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6 Ways to Save on Halloween Costumes

October 8, 2012

Halloween is right around the corner, and if you aren’t carefully, costume expenses can add up quickly. While it is fun to dress up for Halloween, it is not fun to have to pay a fortune for an outfit your kids will only wear once or a few times while playing dress up. Here are [...]