Archive for the 'frugal living' Category

Free and Frugal Stuff on the Web

At the time the Internet first began all was free.
In fact, that was the fundamental philosophy of the Internet: the formation of a worldwide group of people that would share liberally all sorts of facts, figures, programs, help, advice, and everything in between.
Once big business hit the Internet, however, things have changed.
Nowadays, [...]

Finding it Used, Yet Usable

Where can you buy items in good condition but for little money? How can you be frugal with your money? By being frugal you can get more with less.
While there are other places, the following five are the most frequently used.
With a little time to search, you can find tons of great [...]

From Two Incomes to Frugal Living

Many families start living a frugal lifestyle because one partner wants to stay at home with the kids.
If you are going from a two-income household to one, you may be afraid of what all has to be done to live frugally.
Below are several steps you can take to make the transition [...]

Go Fly a Kite!!

Frugal family fun is easy to find.
Enjoying an outing doesn’t need to cost a lot of money.
Below I list several ideas for frugal outing for the family.
Pick one, or even all of them, and enjoy.
*Be patient and wait to see new movies on video.
Some communities even offer free video [...]

Low or No-Cost Gift Ideas

It doesn’t have to cost anything in the way of money to give a loving gift.
Try one of these frugal gifts and see how thrilled your recipient is.
* Print them off a handmade coupon for a back massage.
* Cook a special dinner for a friend or loved one.
* Give someone a special a [...]

Bathroom Decorating on a Budget

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Just because there aren’t thousands of dollars available for decorating doesn’t mean that a bath can’t be unique, dramatic and thoroughly satisfying.
Here are a half dozen frugal ways to spice up any bathroom.
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Collections of inexpensive mirrors add both light and space to any bathroom.
They reflect colors, faces and other decorations and add [...]

Stay Cooler Frugally

It can take a lot of money to stay cool but there are ways to stay cool without busting your budget.
There are many ways to beat the heat during the summer without spending too much money.
Stay cool and frugal at the same time.
All you have to do is look for ways to [...]

Frugal Gifts for the Cook

Everybody has to cook.
Some love it and others just cook out of necessity.
It is very likely someone on your gift list belongs to the first category.
Below are two ideas for perfect gift baskets for the cooks on your list.
Don’t allow yourself to be limited by just [...]

Being Frugal Begins with Attitude

When it comes to saving money it doesn’t have to be all work.
It can also be a little fun.
I know that living frugally brings to mind all sorts of unpleasant things to many people.
But those that live frugally often have a zealous approach to frugal ideas.
They are actually excited by the [...]

Frugal Pest Control.

Ants Vinegar.
Wash countertops, cabinets, and floor with equal parts vinegar and water to deter ant infestations.
Flour and Borax.
Mix 1 cup flour and 2 cups borax in a quart jar.
Punch holes in the jar lid and sprinkle the contents around the house foundation.
Keep borax out of the reach of children and [...]