Now that I’m working from home, I’m trying to get a bit more organized. It seemed things had been piling up and getting stuffed here and there until a later time. When we let things pile up, it becomes overwhelming and like a defeating task. Here are some tips to help us stay organized each […]
When I was a married college student I was a dedicated coupon shopper. I had my coupons organized in my little coupon pouch. I would shop mainly with my coupons at Ingles grocery store because they doubled coupons and I also shopped the sales. With my technique I rarely paid full price for anything.
I’ve decided that I need to […]
This week we got a kitten. As you know, kittens are very playful and need toys. I certainly wasn’t going to pay the outrageous prices the pet stores were asking, so yesterday I decided to go to Dollar Tree to look for cat toys.
The dollar stores can be a great place for savings. Each year […]
Happy 20 weeks of Frugal Fridays. Wow! I can’t believe it’s been 20 weeks. It seems like only 5.
Well, it’s blazing hot outside. If you’re like me, you try not to turn on the stove if you can help it. Here are some tips to keep you out of the kitchen and keep your house […]
This week I was surprised when I heard someone saying that she needed to get a part-time job.
Why does she need another job? Her husband has a good job and has been employed at the same company for years. She has been at the same well paying job for probably 15 years or more. They have […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 318 Americans die each year of heat-related illnesses. People at highest risk include older adults, young children, people with chronic illness, and people with weight or alcohol problems.
The recent heat wave has me thinking of ways to keep us cool. Here are some thrifty tips to help […]
We all have things in our house that we need to get rid of. Instead of having a yard sale and underpricing your stuff, or paying to sell it on Ebay, try placing a free online classified ad.
Craigslist has become a very popular classified website. Several years ago Ebay bought 25% of Craigslist. For a […]
Sometimes things just don’t always go as planned when you’re cooking. Here are some tips to help you out and to keep from throwing out good food.
For brown sugar that is hard as a rock:
If you need it in a hurry, simply grate the amount called for with a hand grater.
Soften by placing a slice […]
1. When making casseroles, line the bottom of the casserole dish with foil. When casserole is cooled, lift it from the pan with the foil and place in a freezer bag or container.
2. Cool foods before placing them in the freezer.
3. Wrap foods well to prevent freezer burn. Freezer burn is the dehydration of foods.
4. Pack […]
Seeing this picture makes me hurt. Of course, it is better to prevent a sunburn than to treat one. At one time or another, I’m sure we’ve all found ourselves vulnerable to the effects of the sun. For moments like these, try these thrifty home rememedies. Most of these frugal ingredients you probably already have […]
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