Since I have so little artistic talent, I rely on the genius of my friends to inspire me. Here’s my friend’s project that she did with her 2 elementary aged kids. So easy and the kids love it! What you need: Nutter Butters Pretzels Chocolate Chips Red M&Ms (You could also use a Red Hot). …
Category Archive: Your2cents
Your2cents: Question from a Reader
Any good printer suggestions? Can you print coupons with a wireless printer? Also I was thinking about if we get a new wireless printer, I might be able to even print coupons with my smart phone with some of the coupon apps? All of this because I will say I have a few great weeks …
2cent Sunday Guest Post: Live Below the Line
This post was written by Sherrie Bossart, a writer, editor, and book lover. Join her on her journey as she tries to live on $1.50/day for 5 days. Ever wonder what it would be like to live like the poor and needy? Sherrie tried it and lived to tell about it. You’ve heard us talk …
Your2cents: Recycled Commission/Allowance Jars
We love to share with you when our readers share awesome ideas with us. Loyal fan Marcie attended the moms meeting where my husband and I recently discussed budgeting and saving. Another piece of that presentation was on teaching your kids about finances via a “commission” (read more about Mary’s take on commission/allowance). Marcie’s son …
Your2Cents: It’s February Fast Time Again!
Our veteran readers might remember a Your2cents post from Mary’s friend Katie (follow up post here). Since tomorrow is February 1st, I thought it was a good time to revisit the idea of September Save, February Fast. As I have said before, this concept is not for everyone. It may be a radical thought …
Your2Cents: Dee’s Thoughts On Shopping At Aldi
With the opening of a new Aldi near us, we have decided to start posting about the great deals you can score there. There are many reasons why people choose not to shop at Aldi: no coupons, only store brand, location, general stigma… But one of our readers, Dee has some great insight on Aldi …
Your2cents: “Reality Couponing” by Amanda!
We love hear other people’s experiences/victories with saving money for their family. Fellow twin mom, Amanda recently wrote a great post on her experience and thoughts on “reality couponing”. We are happy to share it with you: Unless you have been living on a rock, you have also noticed that “couponing” has suddenly become an …
Your2Cents: Reader Shopping Success!
I just got a note from 4our2cents reader Amy about a shopping victory today. Here is what she had to say: Mary I have to thank you and share my savings today with you!! Went back to Kroger for the cereal deal, bought 3 boxes, 1 box of Fiber One bars, and 5 1/2 gallons …
Your2cents: February Fast Revisited.
In September we brought you a Your2cents post from Mary’s friend Katie. Since today is February 1st, I thought it was a good time to revisit the September Save, February Fast post. As I said on it’s first run, this maybe a radical thought process for some of you (it is for me!). But …





















