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Frugal Foreigner: Is This Meal Frugal?

January 20, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 5 Comments

If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about what we're doing in India here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. The first night I made dinner in India, I made pasta with bottled sauce and fresh steamed green beans. … [Read more...]

Creative Uses for Plastic Newspaper Bags

January 19, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 13 Comments

Creative re-purposing and recycling what you have is a cornerstone of frugal living. If you subscribe to the daily paper and it comes in a plastic bag, how do you re-use it? We've got some creative uses for plastic newspaper bags here: Keep … [Read more...]

Stay Organized With a Household Notebook

January 18, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 6 Comments

Busy moms often need some tricks and tips to stay on track, and a Household Notebook is one way to accomplish that. I created my first Household Notebook in 2007 when my husband and I took a week off to travel to Iceland. Back then, my Household … [Read more...]

Avoid Common Budgeting Mistakes

January 18, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 3 Comments

Now that you’ve got a clear picture of your cost of living, you can figure out where you can cut back and create your budget. When creating a budget, a lot of families make critical mistakes. Don’t set yourself up for failure! Here are some tips … [Read more...]

Microwavable Eggs = A Hot and Frugal Breakfast!

January 18, 2011 by Amy Arndt 2 Comments

If you have school aged children, you know how hectic it is in the morning to get them up, dressed, school items all together and still have time to feed them a hot breakfast. Eggs, are something that my Mom would make for me, for breakfast before … [Read more...]

Create a Debt Spreadsheet and Paydown Plan

January 17, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 1 Comment

If you're like most Americans, you've got some amount of consumer debt. Instead of just wishing it would go away, take action and get it under control by coming up with a plan to pay it off. Trying to pay down debt without one is like going on a … [Read more...]