College Grads 2011: A Health Insurance Family Feud
The tug-o-war between providing for your children and encouraging their independence never seems to end. Of…
June 1 2011 / Read More »This contest was sponsored by Charlie’s Soap (http://www.charliesoap.com/). Congratulations to Nodmicks! Nodmicks has won: A 17 oz bottle of all-purpose cleaner and an 80 load container of laundry powder. Thank you to everyone…
May 9 2011 / No Comment / Read More »One way to save money is by using less of a product. It’s easy to use less without compromising quality and results. Some…
May 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »You can reuse a plastic coffee canister or ice cream tub in your kitchen for scraps and when it’s full, dump it into…
May 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Cook meat and poultry, stick it in the freezer and pull it out for quick meals. For example, chicken can be roasted and…
May 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Mock recipes are an alternative when you’re looking for a clone of a popular dish or want to use healthier ingredients without sacrificing…
May 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Make your own beauty products
New uses for tea
Reuse your old calendars
Reuse egg cartons
Uses for old jeans
Six ways to maintain frugal motivation
New uses for plastic ice cream tubs
Use up unwanted shampoo
Reuse aluminum foil
Five easy ways to save
Avoid frugal flops
Five treasures that foster frugality
Being fabulously frugal or fanatically foolish?
Captain Obvious strikes again
Seven things frugal people don’t buy
photo by di the huntress Garden season doesn’t have to be costly. If you head out to a retail store and buy everything all at once, it’s going to add up quickly. But if you do some careful planning and are patient and creative, you can enjoy a beautiful garden on a shoestring budget. What…
May 20 2010 / 7 Comments / Read More »Coconut oil is versatile and affordable. It’s the oil of choice for frugal families. Keep some on hand to use in your kitchen for cooking and a myriad of other uses around your home. How do you use coconut oil? Here are a few ideas: Popcorn: Coconut oil is what the theaters use, and it’s…
May 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Buying housewares at the thrift store can give your home a unique style. Some home-interior items that are passed over by others can be your ticket to an eco-chic design. It only takes a little extra time and energy, but it’s well worth it to take these items from scare to flair. Here are a…
October 31 2009 / 4 Comments / Read More »Halloween can get expensive, but you can save money by making your own costumes. Visit www.frugalvillage.com/2009/10/01/make-frugal-halloween-costumes/ for some ideas. Shop Halloween clearance sales this year to plan ahead for next year, too. Not everything on sale is orange and black. A lot of autumn merchandise will be cleared out, too. Don’t forget to find ways…
November 2 2011 / No Comment / Read More »photo by iowa spirit walker Paper is often wasted. Maybe you use both sides of a sheet of paper, use the backs of your mail envelopes for grocery lists or reuse newspaper to wrap gifts. All are good ways to waste less paper. Many households put their mail and paper through a shredder to protect…
November 6 2009 / No Comment / Read More »Coconut oil is versatile and affordable. It’s the oil of choice for frugal families. Keep some on hand to use in your kitchen for cooking and a myriad of other…
May 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Food prices are rising. Packages are shrinking. Some people aren’t overly concerned over the price hikes. But frugal families do watch their…
May 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »People stockpile for various reasons, whether it’s to take advantage of a sale or to stock up in case of emergencies, unplanned…
May 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »D ear Sara: How much coffee do you put in your Keurig My K-Cup? I’d like to start using ours, but I’ve…
May 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »D ear Sara: I’m looking for a homemade polish for my kitchen cabinets. My cabinets are dated, so I’m sure most anything…
May 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »D ear Sara: I have a few disposable baby diapers leftover and was wondering if you had any ideas on a frugal way to use them. — Kathy P., West…
May 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »When bread goes stale it usually gets tossed out. But rather than throwing it away, try rescuing it. Stale bread can be used for bread pudding, French toast, breakfast casseroles,…
May 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Homemade mixes are very popular with Frugal Living readers, and understandably so. When you buy pre-packaged “convenience” mixes, you don’t have any…
May 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »The new year often brings about a commitment to change. If one of your goals is to save money, you’re probably taking…
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