Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here photo by revdave Most frugalites will agree that it’s important to integrate simple pleasures and indulgences into your day to day life. This brings more appreciation for simple joys. You’re worth it. Many indulgences don’t have to cost anything at all;however, there isn’t anything wrong with [...]
Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here Taking an inventory of the clothing in your home can help you avoid purchasing more than you need. Whether you purchase clothing on clearance or secondhand, creating a handy reference list when you purchase clothing in advance sizes and seasons, is time well spent. This will [...]
Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here In the article titled “Proactive People Management One Key to Success”, the author Arun Shukla shares ideas for taking a proactive approach to improvements. He mentions FAT results which stands for financially triangulated results, happening at an Accelerated pace, and are Translatable. The main points in [...]
The distinction between ethics and business ethics is that business ethics is the study of codes of behavior and the standards that guide behavior, whereas ethics is the study of morals, principles, and the theory of ethics. Business has the agenda of profit;however social responsibility, business ethics, and responsibilities are crucial because the reputation of [...]
Planning ahead with a garden journal can save you time and money. Are you planning for the upcoming gardening season? Starting a garden journal now, will serve as a reference later, on what worked well and what didn’t in your garden.
Before I share my thrift store table that I’m faux painting, I wanted to show you my vase and tumbler I picked up yesterday at the thrift store.
Do You Fondue? This dipping pot of bubbling goodness is back in style. It’s essential to learn about fondue cooking, so you can cook safely and easily, without any disasters or disappointments. Fondue cooking can be fun and easy by cooking simple recipes. If you have a fondue pot hidden away, dig it out and [...]
Enhance your meals by making and serving compound butters. It’s an unexpected addition to offer at mealtime, and makes a wonderful gift to give too. It’s quick to prepare with what you already have on hand, in the kitchen, such as fruit, cheese, herbs, spices, and vegetables.
A beautifully decorated home doesn’t need to contain entirely high priced and brand new items. Many interior decorating accents and solutions can be either handmade projects or purchased secondhand. You can combine and mix styles, without looking cheap. Some of the most interesting and unusual decor pieces can be found at thrift stores, garage sales, [...]
I’ve been posting and blogging my thrift store deals at some of the other sister sites. I decided any thrift store finds that focus on accomplishing a mini project, I’ll start sharing here. As some of you know, I’ve been a minimalist for years. I’m changing my views a bit in some areas. One of [...]
Simplicity discussions often address topics such as, gaining control of your time and money, and identifying and focusing on what truly matters. Frugality and simplicity often overlap, but it’s important to acknowledge that they are not the same. Although, simplicity often encompasses paring down and takes consumerism into consideration, it’s more of an inward focus [...]
It’s National Secondhand Wardrobe Day. Are you celebrating? If you’re opposed to wearing used clothing, you probably don’t grasp the thrill of boosting your wardrobe for less. Secondhand clothes shopping can be stylish, fun, and a considerable bargain. You can find used clothing at various places, such as thrift stores, vintage stores, consignment stores, and [...]
photo by laurenatclemson This year, you might cut back on gift giving, but there are some people you simply don’t want to cross off the list — for example, the people who have done a great job or provided excellent service throughout the year, such as teachers, your mailman, your child’s school-bus driver, a childcare [...]
photo by jslander Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but with the price of boxed cereals and milk so out of control, it can become the most expensive meal of the day, too. Plenty of simple, frugal breakfast options are available, even for families in a hurry. Shifting your morning routine [...]
photo by ms.Tea If you don’t have to be frugal, you probably let some of your penny-pinching strategies slide. But eventually you’ll notice that your budget is taking a hit because you’ve been slacking. You might even start wondering where your money is going. Don’t wait until you absolutely have to buckle down, because when [...]
photo by michael brown DEAR SARA: We purchased a new camper this year and have been camping twice with it. Fun! However, we are climbing over our clothes and different items every time we go in it, and I can’t stand the clutter! How do you organize your clothing in limited space? Suitcases don’t seem [...]
photo by mokeneco Do you throw away your orange peels? They can be used in a simmering potpourri, as zest in cooking, rubbed onto your skin as an insect repellent and used in compost. The first three reader tips share additional ways to use them. ORANGE PEEL BATH: Create a wonderfully thrifty, immune-boosting bath. Vitamin [...]
