Author: Trae Bodge
$50 holiday gifts for everyone on your list
The holiday season is here again. Doesn’t it feel like just yesterday you were wracking your brain for a budget-friendly gift for that special someone? …
Personalized holiday gifts you should order right away
When buying a gift for a person who has everything, a reliable route is a bespoke gift. After all, if the present is made just …
Great gifts for almost any occasion
You just remembered that a special someone’s birthday is coming up. Or you want to send a little token for a kindness. Or does a …
Back-to-school shopping deals for clothes, food, gear &more
Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school shopping! No matter how well your kids care for their gear, they always need more for …
How to find the best deals on Amazon Prime Day
Can you believe that Amazon Prime Day is in its 8th year? This now-massive sale event kicked off on July 15, 2015, as a 24-hour …
These companies make it easy to buy American
With Independence Day just out the rearview mirror, a deep dive into American-made brands was in order. What I discovered was a treasure trove of creativity, …
Fun but frugal gifts for Father’s Day
Is it just me or are Father’s Day gifts getting better? My inaugural Father’s Day gift guide was in 2010, and I had to dig …
Father’s Day gifts under $100
Dear old Dad. We love him with all of our hearts, but man is he hard to buy for! He probably just wants to spend …
Father’s Day gifts for under $50
Is it just me or are Father’s Day gifts getting better? My inaugural Father’s Day gift guide was in 2010, and I had to dig …
Great Mother’s Day gifts for every budget
Mother’s Day is heading our way, and as usual, you are racking your brain for unique, affordable gifts for the moms in your life. Moms …
CBD essentials that we’ve tested & love
CBD is one of my favorite natural remedies. In case you’re not familiar, CBD stands for Cannabidiol, which is a compound extracted from the cannabis …
How to keep Daylight Saving Time from ruining your sleep
According to the CDC, about 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problems. That’s 70 million of us tossing and turning at night! And we …
Great Valentine’s Day gifts for under $100
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans planned to spend just under $200 on their Valentines last year. After the year we’ve just had, I …
Great Valentine’s Day gifts for under $50
There are many wonderful ways to celebrate your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day, and you don’t have to dig deep into your pockets to do it! …
January’s best shopping deals & discounts
Now that the holidays are over, perhaps it’s time to do a little shopping for yourself! And just because the holidays are behind us, doesn’t …
Beauty gifts under $100
Happy Holidays!! For the beauty junkies on your list – or for yourself as a special treat – there are so many fabulous gift sets …
These Christmas gift deals won’t last much longer
Happy December! Hopefully, you scored some great deals over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but the discounts don’t end there! The holiday shopping season continues with …
Great gifts for under $100
Happy holidays! If you’re looking for something special for that special someone, I’ve found a broad range of gifts under $100 to suit every taste. From …
Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals you won’t want to miss
It’s that time again, where retailers big and small toss their sales into the Holiday shopping ring. My favorite categories over this big sale weekend are …
The best & worst things to buy in October
October is a high point of the year for many of us, with its colorful leaves, sweater-worthy days and Halloween fun. And from a shopping …
Great Mother’s Day gifts that won’t leave you broke
Mother’s Day is May 9th this year and as usual, you’re probably racking your brain for unique gifts for the moms in your life. Moms do …
Some of the most innovative CBD products you can buy
CBD is one of my favorite ingredients. It has been a popular topic of conversation these days largely due to the recent legalization of marijuana in …
How to pamper your pets on the cheap
Any pet owner will tell you that the best thing they ever did was to get a pet. We just got a new bunny named Willow …
18 great Valentine’s Day gifts under $100
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans planned to spend just under $200 on their Valentines last year. After the year we’ve just had, I wouldn’t …
20 ways to save money at Starbucks & Dunkin’
If you follow me regularly, you know I urge folks on a budget to make their own coffee to save money. But I know that DIY …
10 ways to save money at pharmacies
You might think that because you’re paying for something that the doctor ordered, you have no other options. In some cases, the price is the price, …
12 hidden perks of shopping after Amazon Prime Day
Don’t blame yourself! It’s usually in July, but due to the pandemic, it was moved to Oct. 13 and 14. How were we supposed to keep …
Smart shopping tips for people who love Target
There are affordable, stylish clothes, chic decor, and even food. It’s almost too easy to get carried away and do some serious damage. With that in …
Money saving hacks for Walmart shoppers
When it comes to saving money, few stores can hold a candle to Walmart. Their “Everyday Low Prices” are just the tip of the iceberg. After reading about …
How to save money when shopping at IKEA
There’s something thrilling about going to IKEA. The vibrant, complementary colors, the smell of Swedish meatballs and cinnamon buns in the air and the dizzying array …
