Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here Over the weekend, I was getting twitchy from not thriftin’. (read: different than the twitchy from change jinglers) It’s my “me time” and I’ve found that when I don’t carve out that time for myself, the upcoming week can be almost unbearable. Not for me, but [...]
A sense of deprivation, temptation, or resentment is a common experience for some frugalites during their frugal journey. These emotions can sabotage your efforts and undermine your goals. A shift in attitude can help keep you on the frugal track, or get you back onto the frugal wagon. Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your [...]
Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here Change jars are like mini savings accounts. You can start one to have as an emergency fund or to help you reach a specific goal. It’s a painless way to accumulate some extra money. The fun part is finding a container to use and creating rules [...]
Each day you make choices and decisions. Some of these decisions can be environmentally friendly. By modifying simple activities in your daily life, you can help the environment. Many frugal practices run parallel with green living. Frugalitarians know of the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, but in my opinion there are more than three [...]
photo by Mykl Roventine Do you know a tightwad home when you’re inside one? For many people, penny-pinching strategies aren’t noticeable. However, if you’re frugal, you have an eagle’s eye. If you visited a fellow frugalista’s home, you could spot their frugal ways because you probably do them, too. What in your home is a [...]
photo by mel b Grocery prices are going up, and it makes sense to focus on your food budget. One way is to make an organized menu plan. For some people, it’s easy to do. You simply list your family favorites and organize them week to week. Keep the list handy in a notebook, on [...]
Buying in bulk at warehouse clubs can help lower your budget, but it’s not the best money-saving option for everyone. You won’t save much, if anything at all, if you have to travel far to get to the store, are single and won’t consume products before they go bad or if you aren’t disciplined and [...]
D EAR SARA: I read your article on cornstarch and have a question. Will this work on blood that has been washed (but not washed out) and then run through the clothes dryer? If not do you have another suggestion? Thanks for your help. — Earl A., email DEAR EARL: No, this won’t work on [...]
photo by rberteig Moving can be overwhelming and chaotic. The process will run more smoothly if you’re well organized, plan ahead and recruit help. Readers share their best tips to save your sanity during a move.
