It’s Frugal Friday! Each week, I’ll share tips, encouragement, and practical ideas for living a frugal lifestyle! One frugal truth that’s been around since the Great Depression and long before: when a Frugalista throws down $$ to buy something, it gets…
A while back I shared this post on Facebook–I couldn’t find my keys when it was time to pick up the kids, so I dumped my whole purse (like a crazy lady) and discovered the keys across the kitchen…
It’s Frugal Friday! The time when we take a few moments to focus on tips and hints for frugal living. A little preparation can be a life-saver if bad luck hits your family. When you’re on a “Shoestring Budget,” it…
Most coupons we get are from Sunday newspaper inserts or the Internet. But sometimes you can score coupons where you least expect them if you keep your eyes peeled. My pediatrician’s office has a basket of coupon tearpads where …
Yosemite is now on my bucket list–I want to climb Half Dome when I grow up! Planning a trip for this summer? Check Facebook for official and unofficial pages for your destination! You’ll get an update several times a week,…
It’s Frugal Friday! The time when we take a few moments to focus on tips and hints for frugal living. As we head into spring, it’s as good a time as any to take a look at how your budget…
A Facebook discussion a while back had tons of great tips for how to get a meal on the table when your schedule is busy. Meal planning can really help, but actually getting the planned meal on the table can…
Each year, we try to find a way to help kids focus on the real meaning of Easter during our annual Easter Egg Hunt at church. Last year, we made Resurrection Rolls with the kids, giving them a hands-on example…
It’s Frugal Friday! The time when we take a few moments to focus on tips and hints for frugal living. It’s just over a month before Tax Day, so I thought it’s a good time to share this Frugal Friday…
After a certain age, we might not be quite as enthusiastic about birthdays as we once were. Sure, it beats the alternative, but it can be hard to admit that the number of candles on the cake is going up!…
Spring is a pretty busy time for all of us! An organized coupon system will help you make the most of the free moments you have to snag deals for your family. A ton of coupons just expired yesterday, that…
It’s Frugal Friday! Each week, I’ll share tips, encouragement, and practical ideas for living a frugal lifestyle! Did you know that money is one of the top things that cause arguments in married couples? It’s no secret that finances can be…
When it comes to saving money on groceries with coupons, we hear plenty of excuses for why people don’t bother. Some of the most common include: I don’t have time Coupons are only for junk food Giant Eagle (or whatever…
It’s Frugal Friday! The time when we take a few moments to focus on tips and hints for frugal living. Today, let’s take a look at healthy eating on a budget. I’ve heard some people say that they don’t bother…
You know how when it’s a really good sale week, you stock up on stuff, and you buy more than you’d use in a week? I think that happens pretty often when we’re couponing. It’s a great idea to stock…
