Articles Archive for July 2009
Frugal Home & family »
photo by Barb McMahon
Trying to declutter your home can be a challenge. It can be tough to decide what to keep. The first reader tip can help you narrow down what you actually use. You can use a similar concept with other rooms in your home. Box up items you’re unsure you want to keep, label the outside of the box and store it away. Keep anything you fish out …
Frugal Cooking »
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Add something new to your meal rotation. The following recipes are flavorful and budget friendly. Having beef, chicken, pork or pasta will solve your what’s for dinner dilemma, and they’re all excellent as leftovers, too. Incorporate a fish, international cuisine, one-dish meal or leftover night and you’re set for a week.
Grilled Flank steak
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup …
Frugal Home & family »
photo by Abbybatchelder
Hobbies can be expensive. You might want to start one but think you can’t afford to. Before jumping in, consider whether or not a hobby can capture your interest long-term, so you don’t waste any money investing in costly supplies. Many hobbies can pay for themselves, save you money, make great gifts or even add to your income. Some hobbies require specific knowledge, skill sets, talent or credentials …
Frugal & simple living »
photo by jsf539
You save money by being frugal. You prioritize and pare down or eliminate your wasteful spending ways. But even in a recession, there are items that are well worth the money. Whether you’re frugal or not, you don’t want to make a cheap, low-quality purchase and then have to replace it or regret you bought it anytime soon. Everyone has different priorities, but aim to save money …







