Lifestyle

  • Best Foods to Stock Up on During Frozen Food Month

    March is Frozen Food Month, when the National Frozen Refrigerated Foods Association and participating brands promote all sorts of foods in the freezer section. Shoppers can take advantage of frozen foods’ long shelf life and stock up on sale items.…

  • Spending Diary: How I’m Saving Hundreds on Baby No. 3

    It’s funny how spending priorities change from the first child to the second or, gasp, the third. With my first son, I registered for all the newest, brightest, and most expensive baby items. The nursery was all set, the closet…

  • 12 Sites Putting a Unique Twist on Online Shopping

    Looking for something different? These 12 websites offer novel goods or a unique shopping experience, and potentially good value for the money. Find the latest crowdsourced products, get lower group prices from manufacturers, or even list the price you want…

  • 10 Awesomely Cheap Games for Family Game Night

    Homework, extracurricular activities, electronics, and other distractions take away so much family togetherness that many parents feel like they need to spring for a group getaway just to spend some quality time. There’s a simpler, cheaper option, though: Make some…

  • 10 Winter Workout Essentials for $25 or Less

    Cold weather should be no obstacle to winter training, and expensive gear shouldn’t be required to keep the outer limbs and core of the body warm. Thin, breathable layers are recommended for temperature regulation, and head gear helps prevent heat…

  • Store Brands of These 10 Common Medicines Save Consumers Up to 79 Percent

    Colds, flu, stomach upset, and cuts and bruises are all part of everyday life, but a quick trip to the local pharmacy can help relieve much of the pain and discomfort caused by these ailments — and treating them needn’t…