With too much time and money always being wasted on grocery shopping, you’ll be thrilled to hear about this new resource. It’s a new website, www.shoppingnanny.com, that helps save families hundreds of dollars a year and help streamline weekly grocery lists and meal planning!
Between new clothes and backpacks, supplies and shoes, back to school time can really put a dent in your budget. Fortunately, with a little forethought and creativity, you can save money on your back to school supplies and still start the school year off right.
The economy may be rebounding, but the quest for an affordable ride lives on. To help those consumers looking for a quality vehicle that is easy on their wallet, Cars.com editors put together a list of the best cars that $10,000 can buy.
With the influx of newly engaged couples occurring after New Year’s and Valentine’s Day, it’s an optimum time to discuss something you and Mr. Right are likely not thinking about: Health insurance. Few couples consider about how health insurance factors into their future. However, you need to know that marriage can add an extra layer of complexity to health insurance choices, and the right health plan can help a life-long partnership get off to a financially solid start.
Most Americans rank doing their taxes somewhere between getting a root canal sans Novocain and a birthday party for sleep-deprived four year olds! This is why many are looking to their tax preparers to save them some much needed money. However, even the best tax preparer still needs your help. Only you know the ins and outs of your life, thus open communication is key to saving money on your taxes.
2009 was one of the biggest years for tax law change in history. Filing this year will be more confusing and could cause many to pay money to the government that is rightfully theirs. Roni Deutch, tax expert and author of THE TAX LADY’S GUIDE TO BEATING THE IRS: And Saving Big Bucks on Your Taxes, continues her campaign to educate and empower taxpayers with 5 essential changes in tax law you need to know:
Are you hungry for some chicken? I found some printable coupons from KFC. All you have to do is enter your zip code to see what is being offered in your area. I was offered 9 coupons which included $3.99 for a 2 piece meal, and $3.00 off a 12 piece meal. Hurry these coupons are only for the month of January!
Your wedding is suppose to be one of the most memorable events in your life. However, in the current economic situation, you are probably cutting back on expenses for your special day. That’s why Minoo Hersini, Creative Director at Au Ciel Design Studio, has some vital tips on how to respect your budget while still having that fairy tale wedding you always dreamed of:
Invite less guests. Limit attendees to your close family and friends.
Look into unusual spaces such as barns, galleries, studios, rooftops. Also, consider the use of your home and your friends and families.
Choose a location that is in a close vicinity to your guests.
Create a more casual environment by sampling food dishes.
Create your own cocktail. Find an original name to reflect your wedding.
Use the most creative people in order to give you the simple solutions for décor.
A great DJ is the way to go instead of live music.
Encourage your guests to donate to a specific charity of your choice.
Did you know that vinegar is one of the greatest natural cleaning solutions? This multipurpose cleaner is completely non-toxic and will not harm your family or pets whatsoever – plus it’s cheaper than conventional cleaners like Windex and OxiClean!
All you need to do is mix an equal amount of water and apply it to the surface you wish to clean. Use it in your kitchen to clean draws, sinks, cabinets, countertops or appliances.
For stubborn stains, just get some baking soda and mix it with a little bit of water. This is a very inexpensive natural cleaning solution that can be used in almost any situation to clean and deodorize.
For stubborn bathroom stains, get a simple lemon, cut it in half and mix it with baking soda. For a natural cleaning solution for furniture, mix the lemon with olive oil.
Remember that chemicals can cause damage to the environment when washed down into our rivers and waterways. By using natural products, like vinegar, you will not only save money but you will help the environment as well.
#1 Green Wedding Site Launches Eco-Friendly and Budget Chic Wedding Stationery
HERNDON, Va. and WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 13 /PRNewswire/ — WedVert, the original and leading green wedding media company, announced the upcoming release of a full line of co-branded stationery products with eco-designer and green expert Yoko Chapman. The first green and carbon-neutral* wedding stationery line — VERT(TM) Yoko Chapman — will be unveiled at the National Stationery Show May 17 (booth #2347) followed by a Go Green, Save Green(R) Event on May 19 with special guest Preston Bailey. Each piece from the VERT stationery line has been thoughtfully designed to minimize paper consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions, support renewable energy projects and reduce waste — all while delivering stylish designs at affordable prices; that’s the Go Green, Save Green promise.
Eco-Friendly Meets Budget Chic
Inspired by vintage finds and grandma’s jewelry, Nostalgia, Chapman’s first collection for VERT, features fresh, modern designs that flirt with some of our favorite bygone eras — from the high style and Hollywood glamour of the ’30s to the chic bohemian looks of the ’70s. Designed to be eco-chic and budget-friendly, the line offers many cost-saving perks:
Free Wedding Website. VERT Yoko Chapman and WedShare.com have partnered to offer complimentary wedding websites. Each design coordinates with a VERT invitation group, making it an easy, green (and free!) way for brides and grooms to share their wedding details with their friends and family.**
Postcards or No Cards. To reduce paper (and postage), VERT invitations offer postcards for Thank You’s, Reply Cards and Save-the-Dates. Or further reduce your carbon-footprint (and your invitation budget) by choosing a paperless online option with WedShare.com.
DIY Templates and Tutorials. DIY projects are a great way to go green — and can save you money, too. The VERT line offers free DIY templates so brides (and grooms) can create their own eco-friendly favors, boxes and more.
VERT Yoko Chapman is available at http://www.wedvert.com and at select retailers. The new stationery products further extend WedVert’s new green wedding collection, VERT(TM), which includes VERT Gardenia Organic, the first eco-friendly wedding floral collection and VERT Jessica Iverson, an eco-couture wedding gown collection.
For more information, interviews, images or an invitation to the May 19th Go Green, Save Green Event in New York with special guest Preston Bailey, please contact Tasha Teelucksingh by emailing tasha@portovert.com or calling 703-467-0378.
*Green and Carbon Neutral: Paper: 100% PCW, PCF, CN, FSC; Printing: FSC, Vegetable Inks, Non-toxic Solvents; Shipping: 100% PCW, CN; Carbon Neutral: 100% of the electrical and thermal energy to make paper, print paper and ship paper is offset. Other certifications: Green Seal, Green-E.
**Couples can upgrade their complimentary wedding website for additional features and services at WedShare.com for at special discounted rate for WedVert readers.