Have you ever found yourself frantically searching for a ‘key copy near me’ or wondering where you can ‘get a key made near you’ after a stressful loss of keys?
You’re not alone. We’ve been there—specifically, when we lost not one, but two auto key fobs for our Toyotas.
The experience wasn’t just nerve-wracking; it was also unexpectedly expensive.
In this guide, we’re diving deep into the world of key duplication, sharing over 30 places where you can quickly and affordably get duplicate keys made.
From home and car keys to those elusive mailbox and locker keys, we’ve researched home stores, grocers, drug stores, … Read more »
If you are looking to cut the cost of driving your car, then finding free air for your tires can be a good place to start. By keeping your tires properly inflated you’ll save money on gas, your tires will last longer and your car will drive better.
There are likely to be 15+ places near you that will give you free air for your tires.
Does your family work together as a team? We raised five kids and found that family teamwork helped us accomplish things faster. It also helped build our kids’ work-ethic and confidence.
Teaching kids the value of Family Teamwork has far-reaching effects. It translates into club activities, sports, jobs, church and eventually into their own families.
In this article, we’ll share some tools and strategies that we used for more than 25 years as we raised and released our kids.
By the way, we didn’t do it perfectly. We had some stumbles, we had some failures, but overall, our kids learned that when we work … Read more »
If you’re looking for places with free wifi near you, we have lots of options. Or are you wondering where you can get the fastest wifi connections? There are more than 92,000 locations in the U.S. that provide free internet access.
We’ve created a list of coffee shops, retailers and other places that give you free internet access AND we’ve provided the speeds you can expect too.
We created this used car buying checklist to help our young adult kids evaluate their next car purchase.
With the recent rise in the cost of used cars due to Covid shortages, and 2024 supply chain problems. It’s more important now to carefully evaluate the car you want to buy.
We’ve always bought used cars from private sellers in Arizona. Our state doesn’t charge sales tax on cars purchased from individuals and this saves us 8.6 percent on the purchase price.
But we’re always careful when dealing with private party sales and follow the tips in this article. We also use the checklist … Read more »
Do you want to prepare your car for winter so you can get where you want to go safely? Do you live in a part of the country with the potential for severe winter weather?
We’ll share some of the best and least expensive ideas for what to keep in your car and how to get your car ready for winter. That way you can go over the hills and through the woods, to whomever’s house you go.
If you winterize your car, despite harsh weather conditions, you’ll still keep yourself safe and you’ll be less likely to be stranded.
If you buy used stuff, it’s a great way to keep money in your pocket. It also increases your buying power further than you imagined. And it can also be a great way to make money.
Buying used things is a great benefit to you, your budget and the environment.
We’ll share why we love buying used things, and where we find the best deals.
We’ll also share how we sell used things we no longer need … and the sites we use to do that.
You’re going to save a ton of money reading this article.
If we’ve missed a resource that you love, … Read more »
Discover unique and inexpensive vacation souvenir ideas to help you remember your travels in style. From classic keepsakes to quirky finds, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in and explore the world of vacation travel souvenirs and mementos!
We’ve broken this list into the following 7 categories:
Copies Near Me is a popular Google Search! You never know when you might need to make a Black & White or Color copy. And finding a place to do that inexpensively, especially if you don’t have your own printer can be challenging!
Even though the world is increasingly paperless, there are going to be times when you’ll need a crisp, clean paper document in your hands.
If you find yourself in need of a copier, then browse this list of 29 different places (in 4 categories) for the best free or cheap copies that will make your life easier!
Discover unique and inexpensive vacation souvenir ideas to help you remember your travels in style. From classic keepsakes to quirky finds, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in and explore the world of vacation travel souvenirs and mementos!
We’ve broken this list into the following 7 categories:
Are you looking for some inexpensive vacation ideas? Have you heard of bloggers who travel on a shoestring budget and have lots of fun?
Have you ever thought about great vacations with limited funds?
And what about this summer with Covid issues all around, could you still get away?
If you’re thinking you can’t take a vacation, think again. We’ve got lots of frugal and cheap tips to make your vacation memorable on a shoestring budget.
If your only option is to travel on a shoestring budget, you still create a fun and enjoyable memory!
Here’s how we and several other frugal … Read more »
Are you wondering whether your favorite stores are opened or closed on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday? Check out the list below.
This year is going to be very different with some HUGE players taking a step back and staying closed on Thanksgiving Day. Walmart, Best Buy, Target and Kohl’s are among the most notable ones. But keep reading to see the entire list of 57 stores.
Another big change has been the stores releasing Black Friday pricing and starting sales as early as Halloween.
There are deals to be found, they may not only be on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
If you are as frugal as we are, then you probably get a thrill from finding a deal. But did you know that you could turn the thrill of the hunt into a profitable retail arbitrage business?
Sometimes you’ll see a great bargain but have no use for the item. Ugh! That’s frustrating.
But there are some people who have turned their treasure hunting into a full-time income. They have honed their shopping and selling skills by buying low and selling high.
We’ll share four of their stories later in this article (and how much they earn each year).
If you’re having a baby and want to save money we’ll show you how to raise a baby on a budget.
To us they’re cuddly, snuggly and sometimes slobbery — and to marketers, they’re a gold mine. We’re talking about babies and what it costs to diaper, feed, clothe and entertain them in their first years.
Some experts predict — and hope — that you’ll spend somewhere between $8,000 and $10,000 before Junior’s first birthday.
Believe it or not, in these situations, when marketers push a multitude of expensive products, you may find the greatest savings.
Yes, you can beautifully outfit your baby … Read more »
If you’re planning a wedding or helping with one, we’ve got dozens of frugal wedding ideas to help you make your wedding day fabulous, frugal and fun! Read what readers from all over the country have done to save tons of money.
This Sewing Clothes Money Savings Tip page contains a number of ideas for saving money and time!
Repurposed Sewing for Clothes
If you have some skill with a sewing machine, this is a fun way to have the clothes you want at very little cost. I like to get larger sized clothing from thrift shops and ‘repurpose’ them. You can find colors and prints that you like and cut them down or totally redesign a different item. For example, a dress becomes a cute top… It’s frugal and fun! Wendy D. – Alamogordo, NM
This New Clothing Money Saving Tips page contains a number of ideas for cutting costs when you’re buying clothes!
New Dress Shoes for Extraordinary Prices
Good quality new dress shoes are expensive. I have problem feet and need extremely comfortable shoes for work but I must also follow a strict dress code. Finding good shoes at a thrift store is almost impossible for me, but I’ve discovered Nordstrom’s Rack (clearance center). I’ve found great comfortable designer shoes at extraordinary prices. Now my clothes and shoes last much longer than lower quality items purchased at local discount stores Aimee … Read more »
This Making Money Page contains a growing list of tips from our readers on ways they make money and save money on everyday expenses!
This page includes ideas for making money such as checking contracts for things purchased or rented; selling on Swip Swap; checking household bills for accuracy & unneeded items; IRS deductions to take; employment that offers discounts, perks or free services and earning gift cards with Swagbucks!
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