photo by miheco Homemade toys can be made from the simplest materials. The first tip is a wonderful way to recycle milk cartons. Kids can decorate them with printed pictures, stickers, crayons, etc. While you’re being creative...

photo by Janet Dancer Parties can be expensive. One way to combat the high cost is to have a frugality party. Typically, when you entertain, you might not consider recycling or creating less waste. These aren’t simply...

Reuse it instead of throwing it away. You hear this often, but you don't want to save too many containers and create clutter. This is why it's important to reduce the amount of packaging you buy in...

photo by Lisa MN Many convenience foods are timesavers and often cheaper than their homemade counterparts. While many people rely on packaged foods, frugal folks know how to make their own. Some of the top convenience foods...

photo by rizcapb One-dish meals are comfort foods, and they’ve had a makeover since retro tuna-noodle surprise. But they’re still basic enough to incorporate your favorite foods, such as melted cheese, meat, starch and vegetables. The best...

DEAR SARA: I’d like to know what can I do to remove the perspiration smell out of clothes. Even after washing T-shirts, they still smell in the underarm area. Any way to remove the yellowness from there,...

photo by Al Pavangkanan Sometimes, sales are so great you want to stock up. But you hate to wipe out the store shelves. The first tip is one solution. You can’t pick and choose exact amounts, but...

Frugal living seems filled with sacrifices. You can feel as if you're alone and swimming against the current. It can be tough to convince your family to waste less and spend wisely to reach your goals if...

photo by blueyeda73 Doom-and-gloom stories are everywhere. At every turn, we’re hearing about unemployment, foreclosures, bailouts, crime and violence or the recession. It’s frustrating, depressing and downright annoying. You’re busier than ever, too. It’s important to be...

photo by blair christensen DEAR SARA: I melted a plastic spoon onto a hard, anodized fry pan. Before I noticed it was melted, I kind of swirled it around the pan, leaving several streaks of it on...

photo by calmenda If you hate climbing into a cold bed, you’ll like the first tip. It’s a great alternative to an electric blanket or a Snuggie. The only problem is that you’ll want more than one...