Home » Archive

Articles in the Frugal & simple living Category

Frugal & simple living »

[4 Dec 2009 | 15 Comments ]
Seven things you hate paying for

photo by bitterjug
Prices keep rising. On some items, it’s a few cents, and on others, it’s even higher. You’ve probably noticed at least one item you buy regularly costs more, or you’re getting less in the package. Sometimes we have easy-to-find alternatives, but there are some rising costs that are harder to avoid.
What do you hate spending money on?
Here are some of the top annoying things readers hate paying …

Read More »

Frugal & simple living »

[14 Nov 2009 | 11 Comments ]
Cut back on products you don’t need

photo by cherryfluff
As a society, we’re fortunate — so much so that we’ve become gluttonous. Wants and needs have become blurred. We’ve become conditioned to believe we need many things. Some people might even think chocolate is a food group. But in all seriousness, we’ve forgotten that we live in the land of options. Modern life is different from basic life. But many of the convenience products we enjoy have …

Read More »

Frugal & simple living »

[7 Nov 2009 | 3 Comments ]
Raise cash in a flash

photo by billaday
A day might come when you need money quickly. Not a situation where you’re simply experiencing a tight budget for a day or two, but when your basic necessities are on the line. Maybe you don’t have enough money to put gas in your car or food is running low. What can you do? If you’ve been in this situation before, tell me what you’ve done to get …

Read More »

Frugal & simple living »

[31 Oct 2009 | 3 Comments ]
How to buy secondhand housewares

photo by backgarage
Buying housewares at the thrift store can give your home a unique style. Some home-interior items that are passed over by others can be your ticket to an eco-chic design. It only takes a little extra time and energy, but it’s well worth it to take these items from scare to flair.
Here are a few ideas.
HOME ITEMS AND TRENDS: Popular units include bedding and kitchen items, such …

Read More »