Savings Expert, Amy Suardi
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Saving Expert: Cut Advertising, Not Trees, to Build Wealth and Happiness
by Amy Suardi on Monday, July 5th, 2010 | 4 comments
Cut Advertising, Not Trees, to Build Wealth and Happiness By Amy Suardi of frugal-mama.com It's good to be frugal, but it's even better to be happy. In my reading about happiness as it relates to money, being content with what you have seems to be an important key. I know: easier said than done. ... [read more] -
Savings Expert: Airline Baggage Fees are Here to Stay: How to Minimize the Damage
by Amy Suardi on Monday, June 7th, 2010 | No Comments
Airline Baggage Fees are Here to Stay: How to Minimize the Damage By Amy Suardi of frugal-mama.com Just when we finally got used to having to pay the airlines to bring our suitcases along, they are increasing the baggage charge. With the summer travel season ... [read more] -
Savings Expert: Host of Food Network’s ‘Ten Dollar Dinners’ Shares Tips & Recipes
by Amy Suardi on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 | No Comments
Host of Food Network's 'Ten Dollar Dinners' Shares Tips & Recipes By Amy Suardi of frugal-mama.com Carbs have a bad rap these days. All those protein-pushing fads like the Atkins and South Beach diets have taken their toll on how we see bread ... [read more] -
Savings Expert: Cut Your Cell Phone Bill without Reducing Service
by Amy Suardi on Friday, May 7th, 2010 | No Comments
Cut Your Cell Phone Bill without Reducing Service By Amy Suardi of frugal-mama.com Probably the most dramatic way to slash your cell phone costs is to switch to a pay-as-you-go plan and use your mobile phone only for emergencies. Since this is not an option for many people, why not check to ... [read more] -
Buttoned Up Expert: Reusing Disposable Water Bottles: Cheap but Safe? A Review of Reusable Water Bottles
by Amy Suardi on Monday, April 12th, 2010 | 4 comments
Buying cases of bottled water has never been feasible for me -- economically or philosophically. It's not just the wastefulness of disposable containers. I feel it is my right as a citizen of a developed country to have free, clean drinking water. Tap Water vs. Bottled Water There are two sides to every story, of ... [read more] -
Save Money and Declutter with Online Book Swapping
by Amy Suardi on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 | 1 comment
We all know that the library is the primo destination for saving money on reading. But sometimes we don't live near a library, the book we want is not available, or we'd like to linger over it for more than two to four weeks. What's more, we can't go to a library to ... [read more] -
Buttoned Up Expert: How Parents Can Get More Free Time at Zero Cost
by Amy Suardi on Monday, February 8th, 2010 | 1 comment
How Parents Can Get More Free Time at Zero Cost By Buttoned Up's Savings Expert, Amy Suardi of Frugal-Mama.com Do you have a friend with kids of similar ages? Why not start a babysitting swap? How it works: You watch her children one day; she watches yours another day. Frequency: Twice a week, once a week, every ... [read more] -
Buttoned Up Expert: How to Organize a Clothing Swap
by Amy Suardi on Monday, January 25th, 2010 | 4 comments
How to Organize a Clothing Swap By Buttoned Up Savings Expert, Amy Suardi of Frugal-Mama.com. Often there is nothing wrong with our clothing – we just get tired of it. But new clothes can be a strain on our budgets, especially if we have little ones who are growing faster than green beans in ... [read more] -
Buttoned Up Expert: The No-Coupon Solution to Saving Money on Groceries
by Amy Suardi on Monday, January 11th, 2010 | 3 comments
The No-Coupon Solution to Saving Money on Groceries By Amy Suardi, Buttoned Up's Savings Expert Coupons can reduce your grocery bill, but they also create clutter and require time and effort. The good news is that there are many ways to cut down at the supermarket. Shop sales. Decide your menu based on what's on special that week ... [read more] -
Why Tracking Spending is Good for You
by Amy Suardi on Monday, January 4th, 2010 | 2 comments
Experts tell us the first step in creating a budget is to write down everything we spend. The new year's fresh start is a perfect time to shine a light on where our money goes. If you're hoping to cut down on the cost of living, knowing how much you spend and where you spend it is ... [read more]
