About Me
Welcome New Readers!
I had the pleasure of meeting thousands of Arizona women (and a few men) at an expo today and am so excited to be able to help more people save! One of the biggest questions I received today was “How much does your site cost?” And the answer is it is FREE! ... Read More
Welcome New Followers! About Me
Using Sense to save my family, and YOURS, cents! I’m Melissa, the mom behind Saving Cents with Sense, a site dedicated to helping families find the best deals, store savings, and more since I know the importance of watching a family budget. I am a mom of two ... Read More
I Haven’t Disappeared…
Unfortunately my little 9 month old is in the hospital (where I have been all day). They are running tests, but don’t know anything yet…he will probably be here for a few days, so until we are home, I most likely will be unable to update as often. ... Read More
Just Beginning
Ok, so I have officially joined the blogging world. Maybe I’m a bit behind, but at least I’m starting, right? Well, this is my first attempt at blogging, so bare with me as I learn the ropes, make mistakes, and figure out what works. I just may end up ... Read More


Melissa Hurst, the founder of SavingCentsWithSense.net, is a married mom of three young children, so she understands the importance of stretching a family's budget to maximize savings. After working full-time in higher education for seven years, she pursued a passion of teaching both in the classroom and through her articles to help others. Her money-saving tips have been featured on Arizona Midday, and she is a regular columnist for LifetimeMoms.com and Times Publications in Arizona.






