Cheap Date Night Ideas For parents on a budget, “couple time” may be a thing of the past. These days, dinner and a movie can run as much as $100. It’s no wonder that thrifty parents often eliminate going out as a way of saving money. However, even … [Read more...]
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15 Ways to Save Money by Menu Planning
Many people over-complicate menu planning. All you have to do is plan your meals ahead of time. Scribble down what you're going to cook next and it will save you money! You can save money when planning a menu by: Taking advantage of savings … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Soft Pretzels
If you had a cook, what would you have her make? What labor- or time-intensive dishes do you love but don't have the energy or time to make from scratch yourself? My answer is easy - soft pretzels are my favorite treat. I love to buy them at … [Read more...]
Egg Noodles: A Delicious and Versatile Frugal Food
I think egg noodles have to be another one of those versatile, frugal foods that you can do anything with. Whether you use it as a side dish or as a main meal, you can't go wrong when serving them! I always like to keep a package on hand because they … [Read more...]
Be a Proactive Shopper and Save
When it comes to saving on everything from groceries to home decor, it helps to be a proactive shopper. That means knowing what you need before you need it and buying when prices are rock bottom, rather than when you run out of something and have to … [Read more...]
Easy Spicy Garlic Chicken
I love Spicy Garlic Chicken. It is one the dishes I always get when ordering Chinese take-out. I love Spicy Garlic Chicken so much I scoured the internet to find a recipe for it. This recipe is easy and quick, though does call for some unusual … [Read more...]