photo by jagwired
DEAR SARA: I have been elected by my friends and neighbors to host a cookie-exchange party at Christmas. We were looking for something new and cheap to do this year. But I haven’t a clue on how to do this. How many cookies do you make? Do you have something playing in the background, such as a movie? What should I have ready for everyone to take their …

photo by foooooey
Some activities can make you feel frugal. You might pause and smile because you know you’re doing something that is aligned with your values. That’s the frugal fuzzies, aka the frugal feel-goods. Have you ever had a moment of cheerful frugality? Maybe it’s when you mend an item, creatively use up leftovers, or meet another frugalista while shopping (she’s easy to spot with her frugal binder) and you …

photo by modmami
Many new parents buy baby wipes, and, when the wipes are gone, they’re left with a sturdy plastic container. Rather than throwing it away, reuse it as a storage container or turn it into a fun toy. Not only are you reducing waste; you’re saving yourself money that you would spend on purchasing new storage containers. Many of these types of storage containers are rarely seen by guests …

photo by szlea
Frugal people buy merchandise and typically use it until it wears out. But there are times when you can buy items that hold their value or at least have decent resale value, so you can resell them when you’re ready. For example, you might want to trade up, need to sell something to make some extra money, or you simply no longer want it. A simple comparison on …

Thank you to everyone that entered the Uprinting.com contest giveaway.
The two winning entries are #48 and #50

Congratulations Dawn/starriegirl and Amy T/fragilefleur! Enjoy your custom greeting cards!
You’ve won
250 7 x 5″ Greeting Cards (Half-Fold); 10 pt Cover with matte or gloss coating
Full Color Outside and Blank Inside
Shipping is free. Offer Valid for UNITED STATES SHIPPING ONLY.
Special thank you to Uprinting.com for sponsoring this great giveaway.

If you …