Beauty Tips and Tricks for Frugal Women
Looking good doesn’t have to cost a fortune, though it can if you’re not careful. You can still look good and care for your skin, nails and hair well, with these beauty tips and tricks. • Drink at least eight glasses of water every day. It will moisturize your skin, give you a healthy color […]
Teaching Your Children to Save
As parents, we want our children to grow into successful, well-adjusted adults who understand the value of money and who know how to manage it. But money management isn’t a skill learned by osmosis. We can’t just hope they’ll soak up what they need to earn and save money, prepare a budget, manage a checkbook, […]
Enjoy a Frugal Fun-filled Fourth of July
Looking for fun ideas to help you celebrate the Fourth of July? You don’t need to spend a fortune on fireworks and expensive decorations. Use your imagination and let these ideas jumpstart your own. • Take in your city’s fireworks display. Most every city, and even the smallest town, typically offers a fireworks display on […]
Frugal Party Theme: I’m Your Biggest Fan Birthday Party
While birthday parties should be extravagant celebrations of the life of your loved one, they don’t have to be extravagantly expensive by any means! A little creativity goes a long way in making a great celebration using homemade decorations, games and more. THEME: A birthday party where everyone shares memories and stories about the person […]
Natural, Non-Toxic Cleaners for Frugal Moms
Commercial cleaners are not only expensive, but many of them contain chemicals that – at the least – irritate sensitive skin and at worst can poison children and pets. Here are some solutions for making your own frugal, non-toxic cleaning products. Be sure to label your homemade products clearly. While most of these products are […]
Feed a Family of Four for Less Than $5 Per Meal
Feeding a family is a growing challenge in a world where grocery prices rise nearly every week. But you can eat well and still stay within your budget by planning your meals in advance and choosing simple, low-cost options. Here are five frugal recipes that will let you feed a family of four for under […]
Declutter to Reduce Moving Expenses
In our mobile society, it’s not uncommon for individuals to move several times during their lifetime. In fact, according to a US Census estimate, nearly 40 million people (13.2 percent of all Americans) moved in 2007 alone. And that number continues to rise! If you’ve ever moved, you know it can be very expensive – […]
Frugal Parties: Lots of Fun for Little Cash
If you love to entertain and get together with friends, but feel you can’t afford it with the economic downturn, take heart. Here are eight ideas to create low-cost gatherings that will help you have fun without spending a fortune. 1. Organize a Progressive Dinner Get together with a few of your friends and plan […]
Frugal Organization Tips for a Clutter-free Home
One major facet to keeping our homes in order is keeping them organized. And just like cleaning, it’s a never ending job. You can spend a month of Sundays creating a place for everything and putting everything in its place, then before long, you’ll find you have more items that need to be put away, […]
40 Free and Low-Cost Ideas for Family Fun
Sometimes saving money can be a real chore. You may begin to feel deprived that you can’t go out to eat or go to expensive movies. Especially on the weekends when the budget doesn’t allow money for entertainment. But that doesn’t mean you have to sit around and watch television all day! There are many […]