Archive for the ‘Erin Turner’ Category
A Pinterest Project: Get Organized with DIY Spice Jars
By ERIN TURNER - My kitchen was being overrun by all my spices until I stumbled on a great project I saw on Pinterest: Recycle old bottles into DIY spice containers. ... more
Eat Local and Eat Well with Community Supported Agriculture
By ERIN TURNER - Community Supported Agriculture farms have started to become popular in Missoula. They're a great way to eat healthy, local, economical food.... more
Frugal Living: Eat Tapas, Cut Your Grocery Bill
By ERIN TURNER - Serving tapas-style food, a traditional Spanish small-plates meal, is a delicious, easy way to cut your grocery budget significantly.... more
Frugal Living: Go Green and Grow Your Own Food
By ERIN TURNER - Growing your own food is making a huge comeback. Not only are homegrown fruits and veggies healthier, but you can save a ton of money, too.... more
Frugal Living: Use Your iPhone to Save Money
By ERIN TURNER - When a friend told me about the money-saving couponing apps for the iPhone, I realized I was missing out on some major couponing technology!... more
Frugal Living: The Art of the Garage Sale
By ERIN TURNER - With its distinct neighborhoods and their close proximity to one other, Missoula's a great garage sale town. Here are some tips for hosting a great sale.... more
Frugal Living: Popcorn, the All-Season, All-Budget Snack
By ERIN TURNER - It may seem like a simple thing, but homemade popcorn (not microwave!) really is a perfect snack for all seasons, all ages, and all budgets.... more
Frugal Living: Learn How to Save at Staples
By ERIN TURNER - I like to shout-out my favorite stores in Missoula that offer some great deals and coupons. This week, learn how to save on supplies at Staples.... more
Frugal Living: Spring Cleaning on a Budget
By ERIN TURNER - Spring cleaning is in full swing at our house! Unwilling to pay $250 for a professional cleaning, I found a frugal way to clean our microfiber furniture.... more
Frugal Living: Mouthwatering, Homemade Deli Meat
By ERIN TURNER - Last week, I made homemade deli-style sliced meat from an elk roast. Not only was it a Montana-style money saver, it was delicious!... more
Shopping (and Saving) at Costco: A Missoula Staple
By ERIN TURNER - In Missoula, Costco is about as popular as Grizzly football. You can definitely save money there, but you have to approach it wisely.... more
Frugal Flu Season Remedies
By ERIN TURNER - Last week, the Missoula Health Department issued an Influenza Alert. Here are some tips for staying healthy and save a few bucks at the same time.... more
A Successful Frugal Living Pantry Challenge
By ERIN TURNER - With the close of February drawing near, our month-long Frugal Living Pantry Challenge is winding down. The result? We saved a TON of money! ... more
Frugal Living Pantry Essentials
By ERIN TURNER - During our Frugal Living Pantry Challenge this month, I’ve discovered some key items that are essential for a frugal pantry.... more
You Are What You Love
By ERIN TURNER - In honor of Valentine's Day, here's a list of the things I love about Missoula. Add your favorites in the comments!... more
The Frugal Living Pantry Challenge
By ERIN TURNER - Our family is doing a Frugal Pantry Challenge for the month of February.... more
A Year in Review
By ERIN TURNER - Today, I celebrate my one year anniversary of writing the Save It blog for Make It Missoula! What have you learned and what should I write about in 2012?... more
What’s so interesting about Pinterest?
By ERIN TURNER - Have you heard about the new social network addiction called Pinterest? It's my new favorite way to get inspired, save time, and be frugal.... more
Cheap Homemade & Store-bought Snacks on a Budget
By ERIN TURNER - It seems every year about this time, my sons have some major growth spurts. In order to keep them full, I’ve come up with a bunch of easy, budget-conscious snacks.... more
Why a Household Budget is Necessary
By ERIN TURNER - The first step to fulfilling a New Year's resolution to save money, reduce debt, or manage finances better, is to set up a household budget. Here's how to do it.... more
In 2012 I Resolve to be Frugal
By ERIN TURNER. Happy New Year, Everyone! If you’re like me, I take the New Year seriously and try to make realistic resolutions which will improve my well-being, my house and my family. ... more
After Christmas Sales
By ERIN TURNER. I know, I know…the figgy pudding isn’t even finished yet and already I’m thinking about after Christmas sales! But hold on, you want to save money right? ... more
Extreme Couponing: Taking Stock of your Stockpile
By ERIN TURNER - I've given tips on how stock up and explained why it's crucial in the whole scheme of couponing. Come Christmas, stockpiling lets me be more generous to local charities, too.... more
Why Should I Take a Couponing Class?
By ERIN TURNER - Recently, I was asked to teach a couponing class through an Adult Education program at the Missoula Lifelong Learning Center. Learn more about the benefits of a coupon class.... more
Holiday Entertaining on a Budget
By ERIN TURNER - One of my favorite things about the holidays is entertaining, but it can leave your bank account feeling a little blue. Here are my top ten tips for entertaining on a budget.... more
Fun & Frugal Christmas Activities for Families
By ERIN TURNER - As we move into the full swing of holidays, many parents yearn for low-key, quality time with their families. Here are some ideas for fun, economical family Christmas activities.... more
Declutter & Donate with a Playroom Cleanout Day
By ERIN TURNER - To get ready for Christmas and maximize our storage space, we do a playroom overhaul and donate the toys our boys don't play with anymore.... more
Missoula Black Friday Sales – A Holiday Shopping Tradition
By ERIN TURNER - Black Friday either creates fear, disgust, or excitement in people. You either love it or hate it.... more
Thanksgiving on a Budget – A Harvest of Abundance, Frugal Style
By ERIN TURNER - Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can get expensive. Erin shares some tips for planning a memorable dinner on a budget.... more
Reduce Christmas Stress by Planning and Shopping Ahead
By ERIN TURNER Happy Halloween, everyone! I hope you enjoy a day of spooks and frights! But once the last Snickers bar is consumed and the last cup of witches’ brew is poured, it is time to pull on the ... more
Teaching Money to Children and Teens
By ERIN TURNER. I am banking on the hope that my husband and I have laid a solid foundation and a respect for money in our kids so when they are faced with a financial decision on their own, they’ll know the... more
Cyber Couponing
By ERIN TURNER. Having a little retail craving but don’t want to change out of your pajamas to go shopping? Get online and shop to your hearts content using countless cyber coupons and discount codes. ... more
Reasons for Couponing
By ERIN TURNER. I am often asked, “Why do you coupon?” My bottom line always boils down to three very special reasons: Ethan, Logan and Quinn.... more
How to Score with Albertson’s Double Coupons
By ERIN TURNER It has been a winning week in my house! First, our family’s beloved Dallas Cowboys (no nasty comments, please!) started the week with a superb win, my oldest son’s Little Grizzly footba... more
Save by Stockpiling Food and Household Items
By ERIN TURNER. I am replenishing our stockpile after a summer of living off of it. Reasons to stockpile? Convenience, for emergencies, and above all, SAVING MONEY!... more
Coupon Clipping Tips and Techniques
By ERIN TURNER. I have to admit my “Coupon Queen” crown is slightly tarnished these days. Why? Because I hardly couponed this summer…. I know that sounds scandalous but in all honesty, it’s exactly w... more
Decorating for Fall on a Frugal Budget
By ERIN TURNER. I can’t help it! I’m a sucker for those lovely magazine covers which show a home or front porch decorated for fall. I want my home to exude the same warmth and coziness but I don’t want... more
Blessing Bags of Love – for Missoula’s Homeless
By ERIN TURNER. When fall arrives, I inherently start to “nest”. I become a canning maniac. I also can’t help but think about those in our community who are homeless or needy.... more
Budget Meal Planning
By ERIN TURNER. As I’m preparing all the backpacks, washing “first day of school” clothes and getting football gear ready for practices, I have to admit that meals are the last thing I am worried about! ... more
Super-Saving NOT Super-Sizing
By ERIN TURNER. If you stay in any hotel these days, your room will more than likely be supplied with a small bottle of shampoo and conditioner. Do you leave those behind when you leave? Well, you shouldn’t... more
Back to School Shopping on a Budget
By ERIN TURNER. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but school starts in less than two weeks for most Missoula kids. I’d better get into gear in order to save some cash on the boys’ school supplies.... more
Wallet Bustin’ at the Western Montana Fair
By ERIN TURNER. Well, you’ve heard of Mutton bustin’ at county fairs but have you heard of Wallet Bustin’? Probably not, but all of you have probably participated in this wild event at any fair you have ... more
Frugal Camping – Tips for Camping on a Budget
By ERIN TURNER. As I was putting together a list of food and snacks, it dawned on me how expensive camping can be if you aren’t penny wise. My husband asked for some quick and easy snacks and easy prep meals ... more
Discount Shopping Deals . . . Even on Vacation
By ERIN TURNER. Lately, some of my summer adventures have led to the discovery of some great discount shopping deals in unexpected places. That is always a welcomed treat in my eyes.... more
Orchard Homes Country Life Club Celebrates 100 Years
By ERIN TURNER. Walking into the Orchard Homes’ Country Life Club on Third Street in Missoula is reminiscent of your grandparent’s house. For most Missoulians, it has been there forever--in fact it is cele... more
Where to Find Coupons – 10 Places to “Hunt”
By ERIN TURNER. Just as a big game hunter wouldn’t head out to the woods without bullets for the big kill neither would a couponer head out to the grocery store without coupons for their “big kill”. ... more
Save Money on Produce
By ERIN TURNER. It’s that special time of year when the vendors at the Farmer’s Markets are starting to really show off their stuff! Their tables are loaded with lots of fresh, wonderful produce. But if... more
Save Money With Christmas in July
By ERIN TURNER. I know we just had our first day of summer but there are only 181 days, 3hrs, 29mins and 44secs until Christmas? By starting to fulfill your gift list now, you evade the inflated seasonal cost ... more
10 Ways to ‘Save-It’ Without Coupons
By ERIN TURNER. Many people just don’t have the interest or the time to clip coupons or match them up to the various sales, yet they are still interested in saving money. Guess what? It is possible to still... more
Drugstore Couponing 101
By ERIN TURNER. Before I started couponing, I hardly ever set foot in a Walgreens or a CVS. Now, I am a frequent shopper at both of these stores and have a true love affair with them! These are the stores whe... more