Frugal Living

Most people don’t even think about how much it costs to dry just one load of clothes. Any appliances that heat up, from a curling iron or hair dryer, to a toaster or electric fry pan, are power...

We all need a safe place to sleep out of the weather. If you're homeless that safe place can be hard to find. If you can't afford to pay rent on an apartment or even a room living in your vehicle...

If you’ve been brainstorming ways to add a little cash to your pocketbook, you may have considered that you can make extra money selling your used clothes. After all, not only can you clean out...

Learn how to dry your clothes 100% totally free, and save money in this rough economy.

A diva exchange party is a fun way to spend time with your friends while you shop and save money. Best of all, you can do all this from the comfort of your own home. If you have never heard of a...

Other than the refrigerator, the dryer is the second most electricity hogging appliance in the home. Which begs the question, how can you use your clothes dryer differently to save money on your...

During this economic recession, dressing your children can become a challenge. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently came out with figures that are supposed to reflect how much it costs to...

I think most parents hate the idea of their children heading back to school. I have heard over the years parents say," I can't wait for summer to get over and school to start. My kids are...

There is a great deal of money tossed out each month on home appliances. Look around your home at all the appliances you own and operate. Take the time to save money on home appliance electrical...

Saving money is always a good idea. My tips can help you budget on back to school supplies of all sorts and save you lots.

This recession has been hard on a lot of people. You feel guilty if you want to go shopping and buy things for yourself and family. But there is a way to still enjoy shopping and make yourself...

With the recession of the economy, it's difficult to keep up with expenses and monthly bills, much less buy necessities like food and clothing. We often find ourselves going without because we...

If you want to help the Earth and save money at the same time, read this article for tips that are eco-friendly and wallet-friendly at the same time.

When times are tough and you are trying to cut back, you may feel like buying clothes is out of the question. There are ways to get great deals if you do a little research. Thrift store shopping...

If you're hoping to make a few bucks quickly at the local consignment shop, then you need to be ready to help the owners market your items to their customers. Actually it isn't as much as...

Do you have unwanted, unused clothes piling up in your home? Did you lose or gain weight and now your clothes don't fit? Are there good clothes in your closet that you just simply don't like to...

Who doesn't like getting free clothes and who doesn't have clothing sitting in their closets and drawers that they don't wear anymore? Whether you are trying to save money and live a more frugal...

My grandmother used to say, "Real beauty is on the inside, not the outside." She was so right! But at the same time, it is part of our nature to want to look good on the outside as...

With soaring food and clothing prices, many families are looking for ways to save money on these necessary purchases. Saving money when buying food and clothing is a smart financial move for many...

Everyone likes to save a little cash. Want a chance to save a little money and, at the same time, do a little bit more for the environment? Here are ten EASY steps (and ten *slightly* more...

The saying "attitude is everything" is quite often true. Someone finally loses that 20 pounds they have wanted to lose for years. It's not that they found the perfect diet, it's that...

A garage or yard sale is a good way to raise money by selling the things you no longer use. When you lay your items out to sell, you do not want to put them on the ground. Small objects should be...

Consignment horse show clothes are extremely popular in the Equine circles. Unfortunately, if you aren't yet in the "inner circle", you won't know where to find those great deals....

It may sound like a sacrifice to reduce electric bill but it does not have to be. There are simple things that you can do to save on electricity that will have very little impact on your life as a...

Never buy clothes at full price again. You can save money on clothes by being patient and by being a smart shopper.

Raising a family today can be tough. So many people today are having to cut back in certain areas. Here are some ideas to help you shop on a tight budget.

Whether you need clothes hangers to hang the clothes in your closet or sell old or clothes you've outgrown at a garage sale or consignment sale, you need hangers to hang the clothes. I ran into...

The economic crisis has us all looking for ways to save money, but it's easier than you think! Just follow these simple steps to save (and make!) money around your own home!

Many times I have been out driving and seen a yard or garage sale sign, and decided to stop in, but upon turning down the street, I quickly lost the trail. No more signs to lead me in, so I just...

We have hit hard times and the economy is weak. Some of us are living hand to mouth, barely making enough to get by. Some are more well-off, but nevertheless, still affected by the state of the...

If you're looking to generate a little quick cash, there's lots of ways to do it without leaving home.

There are ways to dress your kids without breaking the bank. These days we have to watch every penny, but we can still dress our kids nice and comfortably using a few simple tricks.

We are in the midst of a major economic depression and it has been very difficult for some families. Some of us have lost jobs or know of someone who has been laid off. Homes are being...

Making the decision to have a child is huge whether you realize it or not. Children can be so very wonderful, and at other times they can drive you to the edge of your sanity. When my wife and I...

Considering the current economy, people don't have lots of money to spend on buying and caring for clothes. This article will show you how to buy and care for clothes on the cheapest budget of all...

When the economy goes down, life, as we know it in America suffers. The standard of living that we are accustomed to enjoying is reduced and survival mode sets in. Here’s how you can survive and...

The Cheapest Way to Preseve Colors When Doing Laundryu Without Spending Monet at the Dry Cleaners

How much of your budget do you spend on clothing for yourself? When looking for ways to cut back on expenses, here are some pointers that may help in the clothing arena!

These days we could all use a little extra cash in our pockets. Sometimes all it takes is a clean sweep of our own homes to come up with some extra green. Read on.

Children's clothes can be expensive and consignment stores offer some great deals. But if you walk in unprepared, you may up spending more than you would at the mall!

Are you short on cash and in need of some new clothes? Has it been so long since you shopped for yourself that you don't know where to go? If you want to save money and look stylish, follow these...

In addition to my past responsibility for running several thrift stores, I'm a die-hard thrift store junkie. Many folks think that all merchandise in a thrift store is garbage, and they'd never...

Back to school doesn't have to mean dishing out hundreds of dollars on new clothes. Thoughtfully plan for your back-to-school shopping by taking into account your child's current clothing...

Do you rely on the laundromat to wash and clean your clothes? If so, you may already know how expensive this can be. The good news is that there are steps you can take to save money.

Clothing is something everyone needs - throughout your entire life. Here are some ways to cut costs on clothing for yourself and your family members.

You got out of college. You have a degree. Now what? It seems like you barely have enough money to get by on a day to day basis. How can you save money when you are living paycheck to paycheck?

I like to do anything I can to save money. Clothes are expensive, and I like spend as little as I possibly can. Shopping at the thrift store is one of the cheapest way to buy kids' clothes.

Got a tight budget for your child's "Back to School" wardrobe? No problem!

The closets are overflowing with outgrown clothes and you don't have any younger relatives to pass down the clothes to. What are you to do. You can do what I've done in the past and sell them on...

Babies outgrow clothing so quickly that you might find your little bundle of joy needing new outfits so frequently it will make your head spin. Fortunately, by learning a few "tricks of the...