Archive for the ‘Save it Club’ 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: 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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
What’s Your Favorite Missoula Grocery Store?
We want to know. What is your favorite place to buy Groceries, and why? Leave your response in the comments below, or simply give the one you like a Thumbs Up!... more
Doubles are Here!
The doublers are here! And they will be here until Tuesday night! Any manufacturer coupon you have that is valued up to $1.00 will be doubled with an Albertson’s twice the value coupon (found in their flyer f... more