Frugality is booming and although you may want to get in on the action, you may have no idea where to start. There are some roadblocks many people put up when it comes to living frugal. They think it will require them to give up on things they like and live a bare bones lifestyle.Read More
How To Stretch Your Food Stamp (SNAP) and WIC Budget
Christine is sharing tips for how to stretch your SNAP and WIC budget to buy more groceries. A tight food budget is really hard to handle and can cause a lot of stress. Many people on SNAP (formally known as Food Stamps) also get WIC and this can help quite a bit. While it canRead More
How to Score Free Books
Book worms, take note! There are many ways you can find free books that are right under your nose. Do you spend way to much on books? There are so many ways online and off that you can find free books to keep and borrow that you may find you never have to purchase oneRead More
How to Use Dish Soap to Wash Your Laundry
Did you know you can use dish soap to wash your laundry? I learned this tip from my Dad. And although he is a pretty darn smart, I waited to share it until I tried it for myself to share it with you. I didn’t actually try it until I ran out of laundry soap,Read More
How to Grow Food From Scraps
Maybe you are already doing all the typical aspects of frugal living, like ; recycling, composting and growing your own produce. But you can stretch it out even further by growing food from kitchen scraps. The next time you start to toss out the bottom of your celery, or those potatoes in the bin sprouting, or that onion slice, thinkRead More
Meal Planning in 6 Easy Steps
“Meal planning is time consuming, costly and not worth all the hassle”. When I first heard about meal planning this is how I thought about meal planning. However, I finally gave in and gave it a try and I’m hooked! I’m here to tell you that meal planning is not time consuming, costly and isRead More
How To Use Your Freezer to Save Money on Your Grocery Bill
Your freezer is the key part of your kitchen when it comes to saving money. It may seem like it is an ordinary part of your fridge, but if used wisely, you can use your freezer to save money on groceries. Below are ways that you can optimize the use of your freezer. How ToRead More
12 Tips for Saving Money on Valentine’s Day Flowers
Flowers are a classic gift to give on Valentine’s day, but if you are not sure how to get the best deal, they can cost quite a bit. Here are some tips for getting flowers for your loved one on a budget. Tips for Saving Money on Valentine’s Day Flowers 1. Buy some lower costRead More
Ways to Save Money on a Dinner Date
A dinner date can be great fun and exciting, especially if it is for a special occasion such as Valentine’s Day or an anniversary. Maybe you wish you could do them more often, but because of money, you don’t. It doesn’t have to be that way! Below are some tips for saving on a dinnerRead More
10 Cleaning Tips to Help Save Time and Money
Cleaning is a chore many of us hate. It can be expensive and very time consuming. Did you know that you could be wasting time and money where you don’t need to? Below are 10 tips to help you clean faster and cheaper. 10 Cleaning Tips to Help Save Time and Money 1. Start withRead More
30 Frugal Uses for Witch Hazel
Maggie of Family Frugal Fun is sharing 3o frugal ways you can use witch hazel. Her uses for witch hazel include beauty treatments, medicinal uses, and even a few cleaning tips. There are so many uses for witch hazel. Witch hazel is a frugal, all-natural folk remedy that has been used for centuries. Witch hazel isRead More
Recycle Household Items to Create Unique Wrapping Paper
Recycle Household Items to Create Unique Wrapping Paper The holidays are a special time of year and as family and friends gather together it should all be without pressure –even the gift wrapping. Yes, gift wrapping can often be a stressful venture because while the gift itself is the main focus like many other thingsRead More
Save Money and Time this Christmas with TrackIF
Have you ever wished that you could monitor all of your favorite websites using a single alerting platform so you don’t have to setup and manage accounts with dozens of sites. With TrackIF you can and it is FREE! Say you’ve been watching a new gadget that your husband wants, waiting for it to dropRead More
How to Organize a Clothing Swap
Clothing swaps are a lot of fun and a great way to spruce up your wardrobe without spending a dime! I don’t know about you but free shopping sounds pretty awesome. Most communities have large clothing swaps from time to time but setting up your own is a lot of fun! You can host aRead More
Preparing for a Frugal Holiday Season
Preparing for a frugal holiday season can be stressful, especially when you feel you have to buy fabulous presents for everyone on your list. Luckily, you don’t have to worry, if you budget accordingly. You should shop smart and alone – stragglers come at a price. Don’t worry though! You’ll get through this holiday inRead More
Top 5 Frugality Myths
A frugal lifestyle can not only help you save money, but also helps reduce the amount of debt you carry over your lifetime. The word “frugal” sometimes creates certain preconceived notions of what it means to save money, as well as how to save money. However, many of these ideas about frugality are actually myths.Read More
How to Save Money on Christmas Cards
For those that have friends and family that are too far of a distance to go and visit, sending cards is the common way to send our holiday love and cheer. It may not seem like a lot at first, but the costs associated with sending cards, especially if your list of those to sendRead More
10 Tips For Saving Money On Your Children’s Winter Clothing
Winter is in full swing in many parts of the country already, and for many, this means it might have come a bit earlier than you had hoped or expected. With that comes the inner panic,”Oh no! I don’t have gloves or a hat or anything for my kids because everything from last yearRead More
5 Frugal Ways to Winterize Your Home
The colder months are quickly creeping up on us! If you haven’t already started to think about winterizing your home, now is the time. Taking some time to winterize your home will not only keep you warmer during the winter but will also keep your utility bills in check. Sometimes people will avoid winterizing theirRead More
How to Use a Price Book to Save Money
I have mentioned that a price book helps me save money by keeping track of the best prices on items so I know when they are at a “stock up price”. Katie explains how to create a price book and how to use it to save money. With all of the data that is availableRead More
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