When it comes to saving time and money in the kitchen, it pays to plan ahead. 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 buy it at full price. It … [Read more...]
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Frugal Christmas: 25 Days of Homemade Gift Ideas
Frugal Homemade Gift Ideas This Christmas season, we will be bringing you 25 days of frugal homemade gift ideas to help extend your holiday shopping budget. We'll be posting a new homemade Christmas gift idea each day in December up until that very … [Read more...]
The Frugal Family Hits New York City
New York City is probably the last city in the U.S. that I'd call frugal. Hotel prices are among the highest in the country, dining out, seeing a Broadway play -- all those typical New York experiences are very expensive. Still, after many trips … [Read more...]
Cheap Date Night Ideas: Entertainment on a Budget
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...]
How to Get Your Children Brand-Free by Gregory Thomas
Those of you that have children know what an excursion to the local mall or supermarket can be like. If you're not careful, this simple trip can easily become a wallet draining experience. How often have you heard: "I want … [Read more...]
What Will You Do? by Wendy Lomano
Our youngest son enters first grade this fall. Our older son will be in third grade. And I'm an at-home mother. "What are you going to do with yourself, since both boys will be in school full time?" is a question I've heard quite frequently in … [Read more...]