You Can Live Frugally Without Being Cheap
Some people still associate living frugally with being cheap, as in chintzy. But that’s simply not the case! Living frugally involves making the most of what you have, looking for – and taking advantage of – good deals on everything you buy, and stretching your paycheck as far it will possibly stretch. Being cheap, on […]
Are Sales and Using Coupons Really Saving You Money?
There is a common misconception that to live frugally, you have to buy products from the grocery store that are on sale, or only buy with coupons, and that you should stock up on these products before the prices shoot back up again. Actually, this isn’t necessarily the case. The majority of items that grocery […]
Making Room in Your Budget for Some Frugal Summer Fun
Keeping yourself and your family amused throughout the summer when you’re on a tight budget can be increasingly difficult, but certainly not impossible. Here are some tips on how to budget frugally and leave a little money in the cookie jar for fun and frolicing: • Don’t waste your money buying expensive books from a […]
Creative Ways to Recycle CDs
Creative Ways to Recycle Unused CDs If you’re like me, you probably have a truck load of old CDs that you no longer want or listen to but have simply not gotten around to tossing in the trash or taking to Goodwill. Well, don’t throw those babies out just yet! Instead, gather the kids and […]
Tips to Keep Your Business Growing During the Busy Summer Months
photo credit: ginnerobot Summer is in full swing now (at least in some parts of the world) and with Summer come various activities that can keep you busy that don’t have anything to do with your business. There are Weddings, Graduations, Family Reunions, Vacations (long and short), Summer Festivals, Family Visits and on and on. […]
Vacation Solutions for the Budget-Impaired
Summer is the time our thoughts turn to getting away… lounging on a beach, sipping a long, cool drink, enjoying the surf and the sun. But then reality rears its ugly head and we have to go back to work just to make the mortgage payment. Don’t despair! There are frugal vacation solutions available. And […]
Thrifty Storage Solutions
Even the most frugal moms acquire more stuff than we can find a place for. And it becomes a real challenge to keep our homes organized when everything doesn’t have a place of its own. Here are some frugal storage solutions to help you organize (or hide!) the things you need to keep, but simply […]
Quick & Delicious Meals with 4 Ingredients or Less
If you’re looking for ways to save money when cooking at home, the simpler the recipe, the better. In fact, using four ingredients or less will almost ensure you a frugal meal to feed your family. Some of the recipes you cook on a regular basis would probably fit in this category. Here are some […]
Decorating Your Home with Candles
Love candles? Who doesn’t! That’s why our homes are filled with candles of all shapes, sizes and scents. Sometimes, it’s hard to know what to do with all those candles we acquire through home parties, gifts, crafting and yard sales. Here are some tips and ideas for using candles throughout your home to help create […]
Successful Debt Reduction Strategies for Frugal Moms
Frugal moms know that one huge way to save money is, logically, to reduce the family’s debt. Having to pay out less money each month for credit card payments, medical bills, mortgages and other loans will allow you to spend more of your income on what you choose. It will also make your family more […]