'Tis the Season

Be sure to take advantage of pre- and post-holiday sales -- you can save a bundle on Christmas cards, decorations, and more!

Save Money at the Grocery Store!

Don't go to the grocery store without doing your homework first!

Cash or Credit?

There are certainly benefits to using cash. I think I don't spend as much, and I can't spend more than I have. But I have found that if you have a credit card you can pay off each month to avoid finance charges, there are some perks that you just don't get otherwise.

Mom Feeds Family of Four for $4 a Week

Massachusetts mom Kathy Spencer is so good at clipping coupons that she can feed her family of six for about $4 a week.

The Cereal Killer

Remember the prizes that came in cereal boxes? Well, they've gotten better.

Don't Wanna Buy a Costume? Trade for One!

Spooked out by the cost of Halloween this year? Try the first annual Nationwide Halloween Costume Sale from Shetrades.com.

Fabulous Closets on a Dime

Fight the Recession with Our Survival Guide

We just love DailyLit. It's a site where you can receive short book installments by e-mail or RSS feed, choose the days and times you want to read, and read on any computer or mobile device (iPhone, BlackBerry, etc.). And now they're offering momlogic readers the Momlogic Recession Survival Guide ... absolutely free!

Saving Money: Thrifty or Cheap?

At a recent soccer game, I was talking with one mom whose husband was out of work, and who had recently gone back to work because "she had to." Money was tight in the household. As she explained her son's scaled-back birthday, she spoke in a hushed tone, obviously embarrassed. Why do moms feel ashamed of the age-old art of saving money?

Saving Up for What's Important

All the coupon-clipping, rebating, and saving scheming came down to one important moment for my daughter.

Sauces: Seal the Deal

Waste Not, Want Not

Some people (my husband included) might think that I like clutter, but keeping things that I may not need is a surefire way of saving money when I do need them later.

13 Years of Oprah's Book Club Picks

Reading Is Fundamental -- for Your Wallet

Stumped for party favor ideas? Give the gift of reading -- for as little as $2!

Home Away from Home

Hotel rules for you and the kids not cutting it anymore? Check out these cool and creative options for lodging -- while traveling with the husband and kids in tow.

Give Your Meat a Good Rub

Set Up Camp

It was my husband's birthday this week, and I got him a gift that will end up saving us a ton of money over the years. It is compact, fun for the whole family, and promotes togetherness.

The Joy of Giving

Here's why my kids' birthday party invitations always say "no gifts please."