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As frugal people, we are always looking for great buys. Bulk buying is a great way to save money. Sure, getting good deals takes time and planning, but if you make it a habit, you can afford quality products and lower your family’s monthly expenses. Why Buy in Bulk? Image source: money.howstuffworks.com Buying in bulk … Read more
Sometimes in the produce aisle, my eyes are bigger than my stomach. More often than not, before I manage to eat everything, some of my purchases get too ripe, soft or wilted to enjoyably consume fresh. That’s when it’s time to transform expiring produce into something that will keep for weeks. Pop Them in the … Read more
I used to cook just one meal at a time, but as life got busier and busier, I realized that there was a better way. I discovered that I could save time in the kitchen by cooking food in large batches and popping them in the freezer. Here are seven ideas for cooking in bulk that … Read more
In today’s world, many young adults graduate from college with absolutely no idea how to manage their money. It’s important that parents teach their kids about how to save, spend, give, budget, and invest. We can’t expect our children to learn these things without intentionally teaching them from an early age. In this ultimate guide, I … Read more
Since 2000, there has been a steady rise in the number of bicycle commuters across the United States. The movement is catching on, and you may have already seen your coworkers commuting by bicycles. This may leave you wondering if biking to work is worth its weight in gold. Check out these eight reasons why biking … Read more
Many days, by the time I wrap up work and start cooking dinner, it’s already about the hour that we should be sitting down to eat. But, there I am in the kitchen with nothing yet started. There are days when I can push back our mealtime until the food is ready, but there are … Read more
I have nothing to wear, I thought as I looked at my overflowing, chaotic closet. I had too much clothing that I never wore, and it was hard for me to sift through everything. Sounds familiar? I decided to try having a capsule wardrobe so that I could save time in the morning, save money on clothes, … Read more
I love salads, especially for spring and summer meals. One of my favorite parts of a salad is the dressing that ties it all together. But since most store-bought dressings are loaded with calories, they can quickly turn my healthy meal into the equivalent of a happy meal. What’s a girl to do? Introducing: no-dressing … Read more
No matter your income, statistics say you’re probably living paycheck to paycheck. Robbing Peter to pay Paul, as it were. Little Timmy needs new cleats for soccer? Well, there goes half the electric payment. That’s how we were living for the longest time. When I started a more frugal lifestyle, one of my first steps was … Read more
It’s just another Manic Monday… We all know the words, and we all know the feeling. Whether it’s hustling sleepy-eyed kids out the door to school or rushing off to work, we all suffer the Monday Blues doing it. But does it have to be that way? Why does Monday have such a bad rep? … Read more