Sure, dinner and a movie can be fun-- but it can also easily set you back $100. Date night doesn't have to be expensive to be memorable. Challenging yourself to work within a budget for your night out (or in) can result in doing things that get you … [Read more...]
Search Results for: wet experi
French Toast Cupcakes with Cool Whip Frosting: A Breakfast Treat
One of my favorite make-ahead breakfast recipes is Baked French Toast. It's perfect for serving overnight guests or for special occasions. It got me to thinking, why couldn't I make an individually-sized version for everyday? I experimented a … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Tortillas
As you can imagine, living away from home there are many American food items that we miss. I've been able to find a lot of them imported, or substitute suitable locally made products. I've found little Indian cheese crackers my kids like just as much … [Read more...]
How to Make Homemade Bath Bombs
DIY Bath Bombs (AKA Bath Fizzies) Bath bombs (aka bath fizzies) are a fun project to make at home and a fun gift to receive. They can be a frugal addition to a spa gift basket -- or, creatively packaged, they're a great gift idea just by … [Read more...]
Ten Thrifty Ways to Use a Food Saver
In my book, Instant Bargains: 600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bills and Eat Well for Less, I mention several appliances that have the potential to save money and eventually pay for themselves. The Food Saver is one of them. However, you'll only … [Read more...]