Toys and games for kids get more expensive every year, but you can choose frugal gifts for kids they will love just as much. With advanced planning and some creative ideas, you can save money while giving the little ones in your life great presents. Use these suggestions for birthday or Christmas presents that are […]
Frugal Christmas Gifts
Shopping for your loved ones at Christmas doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Use these frugal Christmas gift ideas to show how much you care while showing your checking account a little TLC this holiday season. Homemade Treats Christmas is the season of baking. If you are handy in the kitchen, you might want to […]
Frugal Christmas Gifts for Teachers
Teachers probably get overlooked more than any other profession. Something as large as the safety and education of our children is in their hands, yet the rewards are usually in the little things for these teachers. Getting your teacher something special is a great way to show how much you appreciate what they do. Frugal […]
Frugal Ways to Learn a Foreign Language
Are you interested in learning a foreign language? You don’t have to spend a great deal of money to work on your bilingual skills. Check out these frugal ideas for learning a new language and save while you learn! Tablet or Smartphone Apps There are a number of great apps for tablets and smartphones […]
Frugal Camping Tips
One of the reasons that families enjoy camping so much is because it is an inexpensive way to vacation. Yet families still spend more than they need to. A few frugal camping tips can take the family bank account a long way. Use Tents Tents are far less expensive than any other item you might […]
How to Make Your Own Wax Melts
Wax melts are the thing to have now instead of regular candles. You can place them in an electric melter of some kind (either on the wall or on the table) and they will give your house a nice fragrance without the risk of a fire like a candle. But like anything, the cost of […]
Frugal Friday: Freezer Meal Cooking for Breakfast & Vegetarian Dinners
As part of our 2013 goals and resolutions, I’m working with cooking more at home and eating from our pantry. I decided last week would be a good week to plan a couple of mini-cooking plans for freezer meals. Our spring is about to get extremely busy and I would love to continue eating a […]
Extreme Frugal Confessions
Extreme Frugalness. Tight, cheap, stingy? You know what I’m talking about and personally, I love it. fru·gal – Practicing or marked by economy, as in the expenditure of money or the use of material resources. ex·treme – Most remote in any direction; outermost or farthest: the extreme edge of the field. – Being in or […]