5 Ways to Save on Sports Gear

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5 Ways to Save on Sports Gear

Do you have a sports guru in your family? Or do you have little ones starting out for the first time. I have a son who really wants to play but is too scared to venture out onto the field. I don’t have the money to buy new nor to pay for him to play so I looked for some alternatives so I wouldn’t break the bank.

Here are my suggestions.

1. Thrift Shops.

You never know what treasures you can find at Thrift Shops. Thrift Shops are no different than hand me downs. Not to mention items donated to Thrift shops typically means the persons donating took the time to set the items aside to be donated and you can sometimes find brand new items with tags.

2. Clearance Racks.

If you are like my first order of business in big box stores is to scour the clearance areas. Not often but you can find clearance sporting good items. Sometimes it could be that a tag was pulled of or a ball is going slightly flat but still in good condition.

3. Sports Equipment Stores.

Sports stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods have sales and sometimes those sales are worth the wait for brand new items at half the cost. Most deep sales occur 2-3 weeks into the season and then again at the end of the seasons.

4. YMCA Trades.

Sometimes at the end of the seasons YMCA will put out a table and have an exchange. You bring your unused pair and exchange for another pair that you need. Sounds great to me unfortunately I wasn’t able to find the sizes I needed for my kid.

5. Friends and Family.

Check with friends or even your family! Someone might have some sports equipment not being used that you might be able to ask to have! Why spend money if you don’t have too!

That’s it! I’m sure there are many other ways as well to save on sports gear like online shopping but often times you can’t wait for shipping and have the product arrive in time for when you needed.

Good Luck and have lots of fun making some memories with  your kids.

How to Save on Bridesmaids dresses

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How to Save on Bridesmaids Dresses

Are you planning a Wedding soon? Are you going to be a Bridesmaid any time soon or even have a daughter that will be a flower girl?

Dresses can be expensive but you can get some really good deals if you just look around.

Here are some ways to Save on Bridesmaids Dresses.

1. Look at Department stores. Often times you can find some really good prices on dresses on the off season but make sure all bridesmaids buy them at the same time and typically one size larger because you can take always have it altered.

2. Former Brides. Most bridesmaids will not wear their dresses again so if you know of a bride getting married before you have her ask her bridesmaids if they would considering selling or donating to your wedding party.

3. Consignment shops. What happens to a bridesmaid dress after a wedding. Sometimes ladies will decide to donate their dresses so you can find some great deals.

4. Online sales. Sure you can find some awesome deals at the traditional wedding sites but you can find some more specific colors and styles at DressFirst.com. They have the traditional colors and many more odd colors as well. Its great because there are so many options. Online Shopping helps you visualize easier and quicker with your bridesmaids. At DressFirst.com you can also find mother of the Brides dress and flower girl dresses.

Even if you are not looking for a bridesmaid dresses you can also find Evening Gowns, Prom Dresses and Wedding Bouquets, and much more.

The best of all you can get some awesome deals in the their clearance section. Always look at the clearance section because those will be the best deals you can get. Not all women fit into the small sizes so I was appreciative to see they also carry plus sizes. Most stores charge extra for larger sizes but there is not much of a difference in price. If you are expecting you can also find maternity dresses as well, very cute and practical.

If you have not found your Wedding Dress take a look at their Dresses they have some extravagant dresses very inexpensive and budget friendly to any Wedding.

Make sure you take a look at the FREE Wedding Budget Printable.

FREE Weekly Menu Printable

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Do you have your weekly menu planned – at least for a couple of weeks? I know with my family and our busy schedule, we typically figure out what we are doing for a meal at the spur of the moment. Let me tell you, this leads to eating out more and not preparing our meals. We would have the same thing over and over! I came to the point that I wanted more variety. I am not the best cook by far, but I do like making a new meal now and then. With all the great meals shared by Tasty I wanted to try some of these. I created this Weekly Menu Printable to help.

I hope this Weekly menu printable will work for your family and your command center.

FREE Weekly Menu Printable

I’ve been working on creating a command center that doesn’t just look cool, but serves a purpose. Look how you can create a Command Area that works for you.

I didn’t realize how much my children would look forward to seeing whats listed on the menu for the week, until they get irritated when nothing is written, even my very picky eater who seldom eats what we have listed!

SEE ALSO

Check out Simple and Cheap Recipe Ideas that my family enjoys.

Keep track of your groceries with this simple Shopping Printable.

I came up with the idea more to help myself. I needed to be able to visualize what meals I can make, based on the food I have on hand. Not only will this help you keep track of the food in your pantry it will also help you with your shopping list.

Get your FREE weekly-menu-pdf here.

More FREE Printables

What resource do you use to make meal planning work for you and your family? What have you added to your Command Area that make it more usable for your family? Let me know your ideas in the comments below.

If you find this weekly menu printable helpful let me know in the comments below.

Topic: FREE Weekly Menu Printable

Get your FREE Coupon 101 Guide to help you get started!

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Welcome to Rebecca Autry Creations formerly known as Moms Saving Money! Thank you for visiting! Below you will find a helpful free coupon 101 guide for new users and seasoned couponers. We all need a little reminding once in awhile to refresh us.

Free Coupon 101 Guide

If you need help getting started with coupons then this is the book for you.

This guide is formatted in Kindle version however you do not need a Kindle to purchase this book.

Simply download Kindle for PC or for any other device HERE for free.

Moms Saving Money Coupon 101 Guide

Cost: FREE

DIY Dishwasher Tablets make your own

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Want to make your own dishwasher tablets? You might already have the following products to make your own. They don’t take much time but work great.

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DIY Dishwasher Tablets

What you Need:

  • 1 cup Arm and Hammer Washing Soda
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup water
  • Measuring cup and tablespoon
  • Mixing Bowl

How to Make:

1. First get a mixing bowl and measure out 1 cup of Arm and Hammer Washing Soda and place in the bowl.

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2. Measure out 1 cup of Baking Soda and add to the bowl.

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3. Measure out 1 cup of Kosher Salt and add to the bowl.

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4. Measure 3 tablespoons of Lemon Juice and pour over the other ingredients as evenly as possible into the bowl.

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5. Measure out 1 cup of water and pour into bowl with all ingredients.

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6. Mix all ingredients until there is no more clumps. It will become somewhat soupy.

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7. Pour into ice cube tray. I got 2ct from Walmart for $1.24

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8. Allow to set out and dry for 24 hours or until all the liquid is absorbed. These will not shrink when they dry so whatever amount you pour into the tray is the size they will be. Make sure to make them small enough they will fit in your dishwasher detergent compartment.

9. After the have completely dried, push them out of the mold and store in an airtight container.

Topic: DIY Dishwasher Tablets – make your own

Planning a Budget Savvy Wedding?

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Are you planning a Budget Savvy Wedding?

In the case you are or know someone who is be sure to check out the Budget Savvy Wedding Series.

I learned about Tableclothsfactory.com  and they have some great sales and clearance items fit for any wedding and budget savvy conscious bride.

Did you know the going rate on the lesser end for a reception is $30 a plate? Yikes. I bet between Dollar Tree and sites like these you can get your own dishes and style rather cheap for around $500 for 100 that would be $5 a person and then when you add in the food on sale with coupons you can do it for about $10 a person.

So think outside the box and enlist some help for a budget savvy wedding.

Who Pays for What in a Wedding!

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Are you planning a wedding? Here is what traditionally each family pays for. As a modern time typically the groom and bride share the costs together.

The Brides Family:

  • Wedding dress, veil, accessories
  • Trousseau and lingerie
  • Invitations, announcements, enclosures, and personal stationary
  • Bouquets/corsages for attendants
  • Flowers for the ceremony and reception site
  • Engagement and wedding photographs
  • Rental Fee for the ceremony and reception hall
  • Rental Free for the church or chapel or venue
  • Fees for the sexton, organists, and soloist
  • Rental Fees for aisle carpet and other equipment
  • Transportation for the bridal party to the ceremony and reception sites
  • Groom’s ring
  • Wedding gift for the groom
  • Complete reception: all food, beverages, music, decorations, gratuities, and other services
  • Gifts for the Bride’s Attendants
  • Hotel lodging for any attendants and friends from out of town
  • Gratuities to police or attendants directing traffic and/or parking
  • Bridesmaids luncheon
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Corsages for mothers, grandparents, and special guests

Groom and His Family:

  • Bride’s engagement and wedding ring
  • Marriage license
  • Ceremony official fee
  • Brides flowers (bouquet and going away flowers)
  • Wedding gift for the bride
  • Hotel lodging for the out of town ushers
  • Gifts for the best man and ushers and groomsman
  • Wedding night suite
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Honeymoon
  • Blood Tests (Not all states require this)
  • Gloves, ties, and ascots for men in the wedding party

Attendants:

  • Personal wedding attire (except flowers)
  • Personal traveling expenses (except hotel)

Topic: Who pays for what in a wedding?

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Services at your local library

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Yesterday, we were in a time crunch as we had been waiting for someone to send us an important document that needed to be printed

Have you learned about the services your Local  Library provides?

Did you know you can print, fax, use a computer and search at a Library for a very inexpensive amount.

Did you know that you can also get papers notarized as well? You may even can attend basic computer and other courses FREE of charge.

Check out your local library for services they provide.

Topic: Services at your local library