Once the buzz of Christmas has passed, the task of paying off bills can leave many gardeners on a strict budget. Gardeners who need to make frugal decisions at this time of the year can take heart in a number of alternatives that will not only lower … [Read more...]
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The $25 Outfit: A Fashion Finding Challenge by Kimberly Danger
After years of bargain hunting experience, especially looking for clothes, I wanted to put my shopping skills to the test. I mean, I’m ALWAYS finding cute stuff at $10 or less. So the $25 outfit should be easy, right? As I found out, the … [Read more...]
How Much is Gas in YOUR Area? Ways to Save *UPDATED 5/25*
There has been a lot of buzz that gas prices will top $5.00 per gallon this summer. We're also talking about it in our forums, where moderator deemom is challenging Mommysavers members to see how they can use less gas this month. I thought it would … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Is This Meal Frugal?
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...]
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...]
Setting a Holiday Budget
How to Set a Holiday Budget In this post, I'll help you come up with a grand total for your holiday budget and work backwards to fill in estimated amounts for each of the individual items that you need to purchase according to what you can afford. … [Read more...]