Drive a Hard Bargain

I am in awe of a scene I witnessed at Big Lots this morning.

Minding My Business

I rarely use this space for self-promotion, but I'm so excited about some new developments at MochaManual.com, I couldn't help myself.

Eat In and Save Cash!

I like to travel -- and a lot of the costs associated with travel have gone down. Eating out with several children, however, one of whom is too old to order off the kids' menu and another that is going through a growth spurt, can get pricey.

Make Some Allowances

I need some help around here, and we already have a live-in. (That would be me, in case you're not following.)

Atlanta Santa's Recessionary Moves

Due to overbookings and no-shows, one Atlanta mall is making parents fork over $15 bucks!

Soccer Season: Are You Game?

Soccer season is in full swing and this year, I've got three players at my house. Yikes!

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?

Real Housewives of the Recession

I'll admit it. I watch "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." While I am constantly entertained, there is one aspect of the show that makes my skin crawl more than Kim's wigs ... it's the BLING!

Saving Up for What's Important

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

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.

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.

Mom Panhandles for Son's Tuition

Single mom Shelle Curley can't afford to send her son to the prestigious high school to which he was accepted. So she took matters into her own hands.

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."

For Love or Money

Return It and Get Big Savings!