Frugal Living

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By fossilflower 3 comments
Saving money on cosmetics is easy & smart. We can all agree that good makeup is pricey & well worth it. The steps below explain what to do if you have champagne tastes on a beer budget... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
When we pick up ready-made pie crusts or pies at the grocery, we end up with an aluminum pie pan. They're too good to toss in the trash, so we wash them and stack them on the pile with the others we've amassed. Recycle those aluminum pie pans in ... more »
By wordwhirler 2 comments
Does your family enjoy a little family togetherness by gathering together on the couch for a family movie night? Maybe you want to beat the summer heat or escape a winter chill--in either case, a favorite DVD and a comfy couch can be just the ... more »
By Wildscribe 0 comments
When depositing coins in the bank or storing them at home, it is useful for everyone to know the value of those coins. You can assess the value at a glance if they are neatly rolled... more »
By tlperl 0 comments
Weekly grocery shopping is one of my most dreaded chores. But knowing I'll be saving some significant dough helps. Here's how..... more »
By momandpopoften 2 comments
Wow, as parents of ten children we have surely discovered that children don't come cheap! Right from the beginning they draint he budget with baby formula, baby food, diapers, etc. We have learned how to save money on every aspect. Now you can ... more »
By momandpopoften 4 comments
Don't you just hate having to buy groceries at full price? With 10 children, 4 of whom are ravenous teenage boys, I've learned some crucial strategies that help me in saving money, lots of money, tons of money, on groceries. Wouldn't it be ... more »
By momandpopoften 4 comments
The grocery store is filled with super fresh, perfect-looking food all the time. How is this possible? They must get rid of inventory that is no longer perfect. Fresh fruits and vegetables, milk and most dairy products, and bread must be ... more »
By momandpopoften 4 comments
As parents of ten children, we’ve learned quite a few tricks for saving money. It may be hard to believe but we actually do save a lot of money at CVS on groceries as well as on more typical drug store inventory. As a matter of fact, most of ... more »
By momandpopoften 6 comments
Everybody wants free money -- especially us! With ten children to feed and only one income with which to do it, finding free groceries is a definite God-send! Let me show you how we manage to get free groceries – legally - at Walgreens drugstore... more »
By dalady 6 comments
Times are tough and you're looking to save some money and maybe even get a few things free, here's an easy way to do just that. Coupons out of the paper are great but they're easy to forget about then you end up with a drawer full of expired ... more »
By Cornelus Postell 4 comments
Everyday there seems to be some type of discussion as whether the gas prices will fall or not. Many people have resorted to car pooling and spending more time at home than to drive their automobile. However, by practicing a few steps before ... more »
By mjeppson 0 comments
Is anyone else addicted to Target?! Do you find yourself spending $100 when you went in to get milk? This used to be me so I researched ways to save BIG $$ with a few simple steps!.. more »
By Sheila Wilkinson 7 comments
Groceries need not break your budget! When you add the savings of freezing foods that were bought in season, bulk buying and using coupons and in-store specials, you can really save a bundle... more »
By nikk679 0 comments
Everything is so expensive. Your money is gone as soon as you get it. Here are some tips on how to save money by reusing and recycling items you already have... more »
By missforty 1 comments
With today's economic conditions, it doesn't make sense to pay full price when shopping retail, and you don't have to! Simply print out your coupons at home and present them when shopping at retail stores... more »
By ehowNellie 0 comments
Getting a consistent, somewhat abundant, first full-time paycheck can lead to lots of ideas on how to spend your small fortune. Finding ways to save a small sum, however, can prevent you from getting caught in a earn-spend syndrome... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 1 comments
If you pack peanut butter and jelly for your kids' lunch every day and resist the temptation to eat out at pricey restaurants, you shouldn't be penalized with an enormous grocery store bill. Yet, thousands of frugal families find themselves ... more »
By momandpopoften 3 comments
Wow, do diapers ever wreak havoc on a bank account! Having had ten children I’ve search high and low for every way imaginable to save money on diapers. After twenty years, I’ve come across the best way – get them free at CVS!.. more »
By Kristina 0 comments
Attending your children's sporting events can be costly if you don't bring your own food, especially if you have a large family. You can save so much money by not purchasing food from the concession stands... more »
By amylaine 1 comments
Would you turn down a extra $300 a month. There is easy ways to cut down your grocery bill by hundreds each month and even add more nutrition to your meals... more »
By Ambyr Lix 1 comments
Everyone has to shop for groceries. Some more than others... but EVERYONE can save money on their groceries. The steps are easy to follow, easy to do, and easy to expand on. So grab out your list paper, and let's save some dough!.. more »
By Valencia Higuera 1 comments
Every few years, the cost to run a household increases, wherein we pay more for groceries, insurance and utilities. Keeping household costs low is difficult. However, there are little techniques that can help you achieve this goal... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Propane can be an economical way to heat your home. There are portable propane tanks you can use for grills or to heat campers. There are even vehicles powered by propane. Let's look at some ways to save money on this fuel... more »
By april ort 2 comments
With the price of oil sky-rocketing, it is no wonder that people are searching for ways to reduce the cost of their energy bill, as well as to help the environment. These tips will help to reduce your heat and electric bill between 20% and 50%... more »