Great Gifts Under $5

August 21, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal, Cheap Holiday Ideas · Comments Off on Great Gifts Under $5 

Every year frugal moms struggle to come up with creative, yet inexpensive, gift ideas for everyone from family members to neighbors, teachers and coaches to mail carriers and delivery persons. Some people have comfortably settled into giving the same thing each year such as an aunt’s fruitcake or a friend’s crochet slippers. These ideas are […]

Track Your Finances with a Bill Paying Schedule

August 20, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal, Budgeting · Comments Off on Track Your Finances with a Bill Paying Schedule 

Have you ever had to pay a late fee because you forgot a due date? Or ever “lost” a bill in a pile of papers on your desk? Or ever caused an overdraft in your checkbook because you neglected to enter an automatic debit payment? Many of the most frugal moms can sadly say yes, […]

The ABCs of Frugal Living

August 20, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal · Comments Off on The ABCs of Frugal Living 

Always return items you buy that don’t fit when you get them home. Bake your own cookies, cakes, bread, etc. Christmas shop during “day after” sales and have your gifts ready for next year. Do it yourself… anything you or a family member can do free will save money. This includes lawn care, hair cuts, […]

Save Money Surfing the Web

August 19, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal · Comments Off on Save Money Surfing the Web 

According to Nielsen-Online, nearly 156 million Americans are online every month, and while it may be costing you money to allow your family the privilege of surfing the Net, it could actually be saving you more money than you realize. If it isn’t, then you need to know how much you’re missing out on! Here […]

Get Frugally Active

August 19, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal · Comments Off on Get Frugally Active 

You don’t need an excuse to be more active in your everyday life, but living frugally is a great one. Here are a few ways you can save money while getting yourself and your family more active. Ditch the car. Only use the car when absolutely necessary. You might even consider getting rid of it […]

Dressing up a Plain Hot Dog

August 13, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal, Frugal Meals · Comments Off on Dressing up a Plain Hot Dog 

While hot dogs may be an all-American meal, plain hot dogs can be… let’s say it… Boring. Frugal moms know how to turn boring into brilliant, though! Here are some ways to dress up that plain dog and make it not only edible, but delectable, for those who don’t want to seem unpatriotic, but who […]

Surviving Garden Overload

August 13, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal, Frugal Meals · Comments Off on Surviving Garden Overload 

There’s a recurring condition that happens every year around harvest time. It’s called garden overload. When you find yourself drowning in zucchini, overrun with tomatoes, and so tired of cucumbers you never want to see another one, you’re probably suffering from this common ailment. But don’t despair! You can find ways to use all that […]

Organizing your Finances

August 13, 2009 · Filed Under Budgeting, Home Office Ideas, Home Organization Ideas · Comments Off on Organizing your Finances 

Finances are a piece of cake for some while others struggle forever with them. There are so many different ways you can organize your finances. Some may work for you while others don’t. Once you find a way that works, you should stick to it because you don’t want problems if you switch and it […]

Stretch Your Family Budget with Rice

August 12, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal, Frugal Meals · Comments Off on Stretch Your Family Budget with Rice 

To people in many parts of the world, rice is as much a daily staple as bread is to Americans. And it’s easy to see why. It’s inexpensive, easy to cook, tastes great, and can be used in a multitude of recipes. Rice easily picks up added seasonings to create a variety of flavors, and […]

Give Yourself a “New” Bathroom for Under $100

August 11, 2009 · Filed Under Being Frugal, Cheap Home Decorating · Comments Off on Give Yourself a “New” Bathroom for Under $100 

Giving your entire home a new look can run into some big bucks, but choosing one room at a time, especially a small room, is doable on most any budget. A good place to begin is with your bathroom, since 1) it’s typically the smallest room in the house, and 2) there are so many […]

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