Frugal Three Course Company Menu

August 11, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal, Cheap Parties · Comments Off on Frugal Three Course Company Menu 

Frugal moms like to entertain occasionally, and enjoy the company of close friends, family and colleagues. But sometimes entertaining can be difficult and expensive, especially if you’re expected to provide a three-course meal. Here’s a simple three course menu of easy-to-make recipes that’s as nice on your pocketbook as it is good to eat. First […]

Entertaining Children’s Birthday Parties

August 10, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal, Cheap Parties · 1 Comment 

Children’s birthday parties are always a big to-do with lots of ice cream and cake, and pretty party dresses. Then all the food has gone and you have 15 kids to entertainment! Doing this frugally could be a problem, but here are some few tips frugal moms can use when organizing a child’s birthday party […]

Frugal Hair Care

August 10, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal, Cheap Beauty Tips · 1 Comment 

Frugal moms know there is nothing worse than a bad hair day. But finding the money to ensure everyone in the family has beautiful hair is challenging, to say the least. There are ways, though, to keep everyone well-trimmed and looking great without spending a fortune. • Invest in an electric hair trimmer and learn […]

Frugal Budgeting for Frugal Living

August 5, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal, Budgeting · Comments Off on Frugal Budgeting for Frugal Living 

Budgeting is probably the most important part of living a frugal life. Yes, it’s boring, and yes, it does take up a fair amount of time. But, think of it this way, if you don’t write down a budget and stick to it, then how do you know that you’re not spending more than you’re […]

Small Frugal Changes for Your Home

August 5, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal, Cheap Home Decorating · Comments Off on Small Frugal Changes for Your Home 

Frugal moms often feel the need for change at times. Change is healthy, and it keeps our lives fresh and well-balanced. But when you aspire to live a frugal life, it’s easy to believe that it’s not possible to make changes, especially around the house, because change costs money. You could be mistaken… While most […]

Becoming More Self-Sufficient

August 4, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal · 1 Comment 

Often learning to living frugally means learning to be more self-sufficient and relying on others less. While this does require some skill, it’s certainly achievable. Here are some things frugal moms can do–if you’re not doing them already–to become more self-sufficient and learn to live a more frugal lifestyle. • Evaluate Your Level of Self-Sufficiency […]

Free is Better than Frugal!

August 3, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal · Comments Off on Free is Better than Frugal! 

Obviously, when you’re trying to save money, everything you get free will save the most. The problem is finding things of value, or things that you need, free of charge. Most frugal moms are aware of some places here and that offer freebies, but few know just how many opportunities there are to get something […]

You Can Live Frugally Without Being Cheap

July 31, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal, Stay at Home Sanity · Comments Off on 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?

July 30, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal, Frugal Meals · Comments Off 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

July 30, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal, Frugal Parenting · Comments Off on 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 […]

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