photo by jbcurio Attention, tightwads! Walls can be difficult to decorate because they’re so large. But you can dress them up fabulously without looking like you raided a college bookstore. Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here Consider the scale of your wall and what you have on hand. Instead of hanging small [...]
Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here photo by wordridden It’s hard to believe that years ago, I actually requested mail-order catalogs and subscribed to many magazines. I’d open the mailbox, and on the glossy pages were the latest, greatest items to covet. I have never been a clotheshorse, so I wasn’t tempted [...]
photo by glass_window A bare-bones food budget means buying just what you need to maintain proper nutrition. Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here Mentally calculate how much it costs for a handful of items such as pop, chips, boxed cereal, ice cream, cookies, juice boxes and fruit snacks. If you free up [...]
photo by alexdunn I receive countless desperate letters from readers who are experiencing hard times. Many are concerned about not being able to afford Christmas gifts for their young children. Now is a good time to get started preparing for the holidays. One way to plan ahead is to make homemade toys. Many can be [...]
Staying motivated and focused on long-term money-saving goals is a common challenge. The daily grind of making positive choices that work toward your goals can be frustrating, especially if your goals aren’t recreational or fun. The thrill of spending money you don’t have or splurging senselessly can seem more fulfilling than experiencing a sense of [...]
photo by marlana Frugal people know how to make things. It’s not just a way of combating costs. For many, these are basic life skills and a way of life. A little self-reliance goes a long way. It’s easier to start out small and build your way up. This sets you up for success instead [...]
Epsom salt brings thoughts of a relaxing bath. You might pour it directly into your bath water or incorporate it into homemade bath salts or bath bombs. It can be used for more than just soothing aching muscles. How have you used Epsom salt? The Epsom salt council (www.epsomsaltcouncil.org ) shares various suggested tips for [...]
photo by toofarnorth DEAR SARA: I have started to hang up a couple of loads each week on a clothesline rather than throwing them in the dryer. I was wondering how much money I save by doing this. Do you have any idea how much money it costs per hour to run an electric dryer? [...]
The largest size of a product isn’t always the best buy. Compare unit prices. To figure the unit price, divide the price by the number of units. Which costs less per unit? Foods that cost less per unit are not always the better buy. The biggest size is not a good buy if you can’t [...]
