I have been wanting to do a post on the Dollar Tree for quite some time now.  They have a wide variety of products, all for $1, but the question to be asked is:  Is it a deal or no deal?  Hopefully I'll answer that and feel free to add your 100 cents as well! UPDATED! You guys have great finds, I especially can't believe I forgot about the pregnancy test! DEAL! Party Supplies: helium balloons (same quality as party stores which are around $6-$7) gift bags (huge bags for $1 versus $5-$7 at Target and the likes) banners (Happy Birthday, Anniversary,etc.) plastic tablecloths Birthday candles Streamers 2/$1 (wayyyyy better than any party supply Keep Reading

We've finally arrived in Nashville! My husband, baby Matthew and I spent the day flying across the country and are now  hanging out in our room at the Opryland Hotel, which is absolutely beautiful! I'm looking forward to learning tons about the business side of blogging and forging relationships with people and companies that will benefit you, our readers. Lately I have been thinking about why I work so hard to save money and why I spend so much time using coupons. Here's the funny thing -- I don't coupon out of necessity. My family's budget allows for me to spend more money on our groceries and household items. But I still coupon. Why? 1. Keep Reading

Our reader Kelleigh of Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs emailed me a great gift idea for your husband, especially if you're still searching for something personal -- and it's free! Check out her cool 12 Days of Christmas stocking stuffer (because the 12 Days of Christmas traditionally follow Christmas) -- a set of tags you can download, print and put in your husband's stocking!While on Kelleigh's blog, I came across this great idea for another quick handmade gift: Brownies in a Jar. You could also do something similar with the Betty Crocker Cookie Pouches we've been making money on at Safeway. No one has to know you didn't create it from scratch!This got me Keep Reading