My green thumb is lacking, but growing my own garden vegetables is a low-cost way to get fresh, nutritious foods into my family’s diet. That’s why I rely on planting vegetables that are easy to grow. These veggies… Read More >
The Ultimate Guide to Buying in Bulk
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… Read More >
Best Memorial Day Deals
Summer means biggest Memorial Day Sale and you can find a lot of discounted summer items from furnitures, grills, appliances, clothings, travel deals and more. Offers.com offers a great list of best Memorial Day deals and a few… Read More >
20 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
It’s just a couple of days before Mother’s Day, and in the hectic whirl of kids-work-chores, you forgot to get a gift! No time to shop around or do some DIY crafts? No worries! Check out this list… Read More >
How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe
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… Read More >
7 Ways to Keep Kids Entertained on a Budget
I love my kids, and I want to fill their lives with happy memories, meaningful experiences, and plenty of family fun. I don’t want money concerns to hold me back from these good things, but sometimes, the cost… Read More >
12 Best Plants for Container Gardens
When I put my mind to it, I can handle plants just fine, but I haven’t kept a full garden in years. Instead, I’ve opted to turn my efforts toward container gardening. These small-scale gardens feel easier to… Read More >
Rent or Own: Which is the Best Option for a Frugal Family?
My husband and I started our married life as renters. We enjoyed the freedom that came with not worrying about a mortgage payment. Eventually, we moved away to put down roots in another town, we felt ready to purchase… Read More >
10 Ways to Dress Your Kids Without Spending a Fortune
My kids just keep growing and growing, which means that they constantly need new clothes. It’s hard to believe that tiny shirts and pants can cost so much! Good thing I’ve learned some tips and tricks to update my kids’ wardrobe… Read More >
The Ultimate Guide to Giving Back to Your Community
As much as I’d like to solve all of the world’s problems, my wallet allows me to do only so much. What I can do is make a difference in my immediate community. I’ve learned that there are… Read More >
How to Dress Fabulously on a Tight Budget
You don’t have to let a small clothing budget strip you of sartorial creativity. Even with limited funds, you can still construct or expand your wardrobe with a few essential strategies. In additional, a few key… Read More >
10 Amazing Dollar Store Gardening Tools
Growing your own vegetables can reduce your grocery bill, but if you spend all of those savings on gardening supplies, you won’t actually come out ahead. I like for my money-saving strategies to actually save me money, so… Read More >
9 Affordable Wines for Valentine’s Day
I recently went to a wine tasting, and the sommelier said something that stuck in my head: Just because a wine is expensive doesn’t mean that you will necessarily like it best. Wines that costs less than $20… Read More >
10 All-Natural DIY Makeup Recipes
Like most women, I enjoy wearing makeup every now and then. What I don’t enjoy is the cost; some of the most basic cosmetics cost as much as a new outfit. Being a history buff, I knew women… Read More >
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Anything During the Year
Black Friday, President’s Day, Labor Day: all of these holidays equal great sales. Many consumers wait for these shopping holidays to make large purchases or upgrades of current possessions. Did you know you don’t necessarily need to wait?… Read More >
16 Ideas for Wrapping Presents Without Wrapping Paper
It’s 10PM on Christmas Eve and halfway through gift wrapping, you run out of wrapping paper. Sound the alarm bells! What do you do? People get pretty creative when they’re racing against the clock, and not everyone has… Read More >
Save Money on Gifts With a White Elephant Exchange
The holidays are a time of giving, being with family, and having fun. A favorite holiday tradition in my family is to buy cheap items from the clearance aisles or dollar stores. We would then wrap them up… Read More >
7 Cheapest Warehouse Clubs
In these days of sky-high prices on everything — from rent to gas to a gallon of milk — many families are turning to warehouse clubs and bulk buying to save money. The question, though, is which warehouse… Read More >
Black Friday vs Cyber Monday: Which Has the Best Deals?
The holidays are coming, and with them, the hottest sale of the year, Black Friday, which falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving. As online shopping has become a more feasible option, e-retailers have joined in with their own… Read More >
5 Practical Ways to Save Money on Winter Clothing
As a working mother, I dread the end of October when the weather turns cold and the winter clothing is brought down from the attic. After spending money on back-to-school clothing, my budget for winter clothing is tight…. Read More >