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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 produce abundantly even though I’m no expert gardener, and they keep our plates piled high with fresh … Read more
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
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 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 of family activities can really add up. The truth of the matter, however, is that expensive doesn’t … Read more
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 manage than a large vegetable plot, and I can move the containers around my yard as needed. … Read more
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 in a frugal fashion. Buy Off-Season As stores bring out new clothes for one season, they move … Read more
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 small acts of kindness and long-term undertakings that we each can do to make our communities better … Read more
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 maintenance tricks will help keep the clothes you buy in great condition for a long time. Follow these tips … Read more
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 I get as many gardening supplies as I can at discount stores. Here are 10 amazing dollar … Read more
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 a bottle might appeal to you just as much—or more—than the pricey ones do. That’s great news … Read more