https://truemoneysaver.com/ Savings for Yourself, Blessings for Others Fri, 20 Jun 2025 01:37:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-FAVICON-TMS-Logo-Purse-Only-32x32.png https://truemoneysaver.com/ 32 32 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-when-eating-out/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-when-eating-out/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:31:40 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=684506 We can all use a night off from cooking meals and doing dishes every now and then, but it can be expensive! Don't let an expensive check at the end of your favorite restaurant meals ruin your night off. We've paid almost half of our grocery costs for the week on a meal out a few times. And then I feel guilty for having spent so much on something we could've made cheaper at home. 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Not only can you customize it to your recipients liking with colors that match their kitchen or bahroom, but you can also get some great scented candles you know they'll love.  Once you see how easy […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/diy/diy-tea-light-holders/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/free-cheap-movie-tickets/ https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/free-cheap-movie-tickets/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:01:39 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=684457 Who doesn't love getting their movie tickets cheaper? And who doesn’t love a trip to the movies? Whether there’s a new movie out that you’ve been anxious to see, or the idea of a bucket of buttery popcorn that gets you into the door, movies can feel like a little slice of heaven. The thing that’s not so heavenly about movies is the price tag. Movies have gone up so much in price over the last few years, and now […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/free-cheap-movie-tickets/feed/ 3 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/free-family-activities/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/free-family-activities/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:01:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=701074 Do you need some family activities to get out of the "house" and away from the television? Me too! Sometimes it feels like we've been cooped up in the house way too long. Luckily, today I'm going to share with you how to get out of the house and have some fun family activities while still being careful not to spend much money. 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And I found myself looking for not only […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/how-to-prepare-for-the-storm-hurricane-without-breaking-the-bank/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/summer-fun-activities/ https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/summer-fun-activities/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:01:50 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=716101 You know how it goes… as the summer fun starts to unfold, it doesn’t take long for the kids come in and you hear a mantra of “I’m Bored.” Well I’m here to help you NOT feel like you need a vacation from your summer fun vacation. You just need some awesome summer fun activities for kids. I’ve listed 50 summer fun things to do and activities for kids at home. Plus, there are various entertaining options sure to keep […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/summer-fun-activities/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/redbox-free-movie-codes/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/redbox-free-movie-codes/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:01:43 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=700380 Redbox is one of my favorite ways to rent movies. Keep reading to learn about Redbox free movie codes. You can find a Redbox kiosk on nearly every street corner. There are over 38,000 kiosks across the US offering lower prices and more convenience than other rental competitors. We are able to get Redbox movies for FREE. Yes, I said FREE. I am going to show you how you can get yours free too. There are a number of ways […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/redbox-free-movie-codes/feed/ 4 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/wasting-money-dont-know-it/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/wasting-money-dont-know-it/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:31:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=687799 Stop throwing money away in the trash and down the drain! Check out these 21 surprising ways you are wasting money and put a stop to it right away!   Did you know that over 80% of Americans admit to throwing away money in one form or another? Could you be throwing money away too without realizing it? If you have a hunch that you're wasting money, I bet you're blaming "eating out" as the biggest culprit (I was too). 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[…]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/diy/diy-heat-transfer-vinyl-t-shirt/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/diy/diy-topiary-gift/ https://truemoneysaver.com/diy/diy-topiary-gift/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:01:41 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=722618 Don't you just love a pretty topiary? I'm always reminded of the story of The Secret Garden when I see a topiary. While I don't think there was actually any topiaries in the story, I guess it's the fairy tale look and the dreamy tendrils of the plant that reminds me of the imagination story. While I love the story so much, I love gift-giving just a little bit more. That's why I've come up with these DIY topiary ideas […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/diy/diy-topiary-gift/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/best-deals-household-cleaners/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/best-deals-household-cleaners/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:01:58 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=707755 One of the best places to start stockpiling is your supplies for cleaning houses. These items rarely come with an expiration date and they will last you for years. We’ve all been guilty of buying a little too much laundry detergent when it goes on sale or even buying more rolls of paper towels or toilet paper that you can reasonably use. 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I spoke about this topic on my weekly Savings Segment on Fox TV:     <\center>    Please Note: Since […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/back-to-school/report-card-freebies/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/senior-discounts/ https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/senior-discounts/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:01:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=725754 If you are a Senior, then you've paid your dues and now it's time to collect your discount for seniors! (For the rest of us... PASS THIS ALONG to your Mom or Grandma!) So let's check out all the great senior discounts over 50 (some are over 60). And, there's a huge list of senior discounts at restaurants too! This list of senior discounts is going to get you saving money in no time! 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It's about being thrifty with not […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/means-to-be-frugal/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/bargain-hunt-holiday-sales/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/bargain-hunt-holiday-sales/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:01:42 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=728705 Are you in the mood for a bargain hunt? (Umm YESSS!!) I always am too. It's something my mom instilled into us when we were little. Because you see, the more you save, the more you get for your money. And who doesn't want to get more?! Since money doesn't grow on trees, it's high time we "up" our shopping game and dig into those holiday sales to find the best deals for our money. I've got some holiday sales […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/bargain-hunt-holiday-sales/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/meal-planning/master-meal-planning/ https://truemoneysaver.com/meal-planning/master-meal-planning/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:41 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=686576 When it comes to a monthly meal plan, you want to think of your meal plan as your game plan. Without a game plan, your team members (aka your family) are going to have no idea what to to do (or eat in this case). And your game plan is simple, what you are going to eat this week (and then that can easily become, what to eat this month). Mastering your meal plan can be stressful and trust me; […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/meal-planning/master-meal-planning/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/diy/diy-custom-bracelet/ https://truemoneysaver.com/diy/diy-custom-bracelet/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:16:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=720525 If you love a custom bracelet, then I've got just the DIY project for you! Recently, I was purchasing something for my husband online when this ad popped up for these beautiful stone bracelets. I couldn't believe how pretty they were and then I checked the price. WOW, they are expensive! And even worse, they look funny alone, so you really need to buy multiple ones to stack them. That can get quite costly if you were going to give […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/diy/diy-custom-bracelet/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/diy/no-sew-custom-fleece-blanket/ https://truemoneysaver.com/diy/no-sew-custom-fleece-blanket/#respond Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:01:40 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=719912 Don't you just love a warm custom fleece blanket in the winter? I know I do! It's so great to snuggle underneath it watching a movie with your family. Ahh, and the roaring fire crackling...Oh, wait. That part only happens in my dreams living in Florida. But still, I do love a great blanket when it gets cold (and it does get cold in Florida, contrary to popular beliefs!). Anyway, I'm always looking for ways to make affordable, handmade gifts […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/diy/no-sew-custom-fleece-blanket/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/frugal-cleaning-tips/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/frugal-cleaning-tips/#respond Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:01:41 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=681538 Every day there is something in our home that requires cleaning, and as a result, we use up a lot of cleaning solutions and supplies. Those dusters, wipes, and sprays cost a LOT and since they don't last forever, it's a vicious cycle that can waste money. These cheap cleaning hacks and tips will help you stretch those products to save you money. And, these tips will help your cheap cleaning products last longer. Plus, these cleaning hacks to save […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/frugal-cleaning-tips/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/online-shopping-hacks/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/online-shopping-hacks/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:01:40 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=673867 Saving money online might not be nearly as difficult as you think with these online shopping hack ideas. With a few key insider tips from someone who shops online all the time, you could save thousands of dollars each year, and make your hard-earned cash work much harder. Plus, you'll save yourself the stress of worrying that you're overpaying for something. And, you'll be able to get what you want for the price you are looking for. #win-win I kinda […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/online-shopping-hacks/feed/ 4