Archive for Frugal Living
Summer Vacation: How to Save on Lodging
· CommentsThe kids are out of school, the weather is warm, and you are getting the itch to change scenery and just relax. Vacation is wonderful, but how can you truly relax when you know that your hard earned money is being spent so quickly? Those of us committed to a frugal lifestyle often have a [...]
Summer Vacation: 4 Frugal Planning Tips
· CommentsThe kids are out of school, the weather is warm, and you are getting the itch to change scenery and just relax. Vacation is wonderful, but how can you truly relax when you know that your hard earned money is being spent so quickly? Those of us who have committed to a frugal lifestyle often [...]
Getting Your Pantry Stocked on Staple Items
· CommentsI’m always asked: “Is it cheaper to just eat the convience boxed foods at couponing prices or to cook from scratch?” Earlier this week we gave you a few examples that pretty much showed that it is the same cost either way. One way to enjoy cooking from scratch though is to always have a [...]
Handmade vs Couponing: Cooking
· CommentsDo you buy convenience items to save time? To save money? Or just because you never learned to cook from scratch? The real question is, does it really make a difference in your budget? By couponing, you can can often find killer deals on pricey convenience items, but would you still be better off making [...]
Homemade vs Couponing: Household Supplies
· CommentsWith the dawn of the modern age came prepackaged, perfumed household cleaners modeled by a skinny woman in an apron with perfectly manicured nails (you’ve seen the commercials). Some say that it is more economical to make your own, but as we all know, using coupons and searching for freebies can result in some killer [...]
Buying Frugal for Baby: Diapers
· Comments“Having a baby costs so much money!” How many times have you heard this statement? Some may answer that a newborn baby needs very little aside from loving parents. But some of the simplest necessities cost the most: diapers, clothing, a car seat, and food. Join us over the next few weeks as we share [...]
Yard Sale: Successful Sale Tips
· CommentsAnyone can save huge amounts of money buying things they need or want at yard sales. But what if you need to make some extra money? Did you just finish spring cleaning and have piles of unwanted (but still usable) items? Or maybe you are moving, downsizing, or just trying to simplify your life. All [...]
