As frugalitarians, we often sacrifice and make do. You know the frugal mantra “use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without.” While on the frugal path, you might want to take notice and occasionally accept that “it’s time” to replace an item or purchase something new. There’s “no shame” in buying new [...]
photo by dogbomb Let’s face it. There is guerilla frugality going on in the bathroom. Yes. I’m going THERE. Are there any sacred frugality topics? HA Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here I’m not going to talk about the toilet paper over or under the roll or the seat up or down. [...]
Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here From December to March, there are for many of us three gardens – the garden outdoors, the garden of pots and bowls in the house, and the garden of the mind’s eye. — Katherine S. White
Family schedules are often hectic. You might turn to convenience foods and eating out to make your day less chaotic. Your family probably even has their own personal favorite foods from restaurant menus. Have you ever wondered what ingredients were used in meals at your favorite fast food or retail chain restaurant? You can replicate [...]
This isn’t an apple spice cake. This is a regular cake with apples and a caramel glaze.
photo by yanec Americans overpay for many products and services. Often, it can be justified by the fact that your enjoyment outweighs the money spent. But what if there are cheaper alternatives? And what if these options are almost or equally as good? You can save money. What do you overpay for? Here are a [...]
photo by eljay Homemade snacks can be a challenge. You might not have time to bake cookies, breads or muffins. You can offer snacks with minimal prep work, such as fresh fruits and raw vegetables, string cheese, yogurt or cream cheese on raisin toast, but these get boring if you use them too often. The [...]
photo by clearly ambitious There are money leaks in almost every personal budget. Take a look in your refrigerator. Does it contain a lot of soda? Many people are hooked on soda and drink a few cans each day. It’s difficult to beat the temptation when there are countless flavors available. Drinking soda is costly, [...]
D ear Sara: I spilled some acrylic paint on my carpet while doing a craft. (I had put newspaper down, but I dropped the bottle when I went to put the cap on.) How do I get it off? The carpet is less than a year old! — Dianne, Florida Dear Dianne: First, try a [...]
Homemade mixes are frugal and easy to make. You can make them to stock your pantry or give them as gifts. You can find a large variety of homemade mixes and gifts-in-a-jar recipes on my community forums. Simply click here. Recipes include: master baking mixes, spice blends, dips, flavored coffees, soups, brownies, stuffing, popcorn flavoring, [...]
