Michele Ashamalla
Does Being a Woman = Higher Prices?
Products marketed for women are often more expensive than the equivalent product marketed for men, according to Consumer Reports. I've suspected this for years!
Move Over, eBay
I love eBay's online auctions, but I have a new favorite. It's not iOffer or eCRATER, though I have purchased items on both those sites. My new favorite is BiddingForGood.com -- it allows me to do some good for the world while I score big deals.
Would You Get Bumped?
If it meant getting some extra cash and FREE meal vouchers, would you be willing to change flights last-minute?
We just had a lovely spring break in the South. We spent a couple of days on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, toured around Savannah, Georgia, and finished up with some time with my in-laws just outside of Orlando, Florida. We had a crazy-early flight back, though ....
Board Games for Two Bucks or Less!
Get a couple of games for the Easter basket, or be ready with a last-minute birthday party gift with this great deal: Score Connect 4, Monopoly and Bop It! for $2 or less each at Target!
Swap It!
Don't have cash? Try the barter system instead!
Spring Break on a Budget
Are you dreading the vacation ahead because you're low on cash? No worries: I have some ideas that will keep your kids entertained -- and you in the black!
Believe It: Loyalty Cards Save You Money!
Be sure to take advantage of market and restaurant loyalty cards. They could save you hundreds!
Recession Mama Michele Ashamalla: We all know about loyalty cards, and many of us feel it's not worth our time to fill in the forms and then have to locate and swipe a card whenever we buy something. Well, let me tell you: The process has gotten a lot easier -- and the rewards are getting really good.
Yes, I Love My Kids, But ... I Want to Be Alone!
My husband took my kids camping for the weekend. ALL of my kids. FOR THE WEEKEND. (Did I say how much I love my husband?)










