I’ve made some changes to my monthly Money-Saving Digest in 2010 and can’t wait to tell you about them! Especially since the January 2010 Digest is now available. I’m so excited about the changes! First, a peek at the new cover. The 2009 Digests had a blue grid background, while the 2010 Digest sport a yellow notebook page as the background. That way you can tell them apart at a glance. Isn’t it pretty?

The cover isn’t all that’s changed, though. There are big differences on the inside as well. I’ve decided that I would like each Digest to function as a “tool” to help you in your quest for frugality. So, along with the usual helpful and inspirational money-saving articles, you’ll find all kinds of goodies that you can put to immediate use. “Like what?” you ask. Here are the biggies:

• Each and every issues will have 4-5 forms for you to print out and put right in your Home Binder. If you don’t have your free Molly binder cover, grab one! These forms will help you organize and save money.
• I’m really excited about our new Kid’s Corner in each issue. The Kid’s Corner will offer two money-saving lessons or projects for you to do with your children. One activity for younger kids and another for older. Finances are often an overlooked subject in education is such an important area to feel competent in. We hope these lessons help.
• And, as a time-saving and planning help for Mom, each issue now contains a full week of menu plans WITH a shopping list. Save these up and build a wonderful menu plan library.

You can view specifics on the January 2010 Digest HERE. I just know you’re going to LOVE the updated format. If you take advantage of even a few of the tips in each Digest, you’ll recoup your investment in no time. Guaranteed! Here is a sneak peek:

I also have some fun new changes for the blog (and future Digests). I’m going to start using a “Molly Meter” in my posts. I realize that not everyone wants to go all-out when it comes to saving money. Even baby steps can make a huge difference in the budget. On the other hand, some of you are seasoned savers and want hard core saving tips. The new Molly Meter will rate blog posts and Digest articles by the amount of money they can save you.