It doesn’t take long for pet owners to figure out just how expensive animals can be. Sometimes it’s like owning a child. Some of the expenses you may incur are shots, neutering or spaying, an invisible fence, litter box, cat litter, food, leashes, toys, chew toys, cage or home, travel carrier, and more. Although these things […]
I confess. Within the past few years, I have become a coffee snob. Honestly, it wasn’t intentional. I promise. I wish that my palette craved regular coffee because it’s a lot cheaper. Unfortunately, that is not the case so I have learned to be frugal and save some money along the way.
1) Brew your own […]
You don’t have to spend a lot of money on dates for them to be fun. Fortunately, there are some entertainment options that don’t have to break your budget.
1) Bowling - You don’t have to be a good bowler to go bowling. Being silly and laughing at yourself are part of the fun.
2) Parks - It’s ok to […]
Dawn over at Frugal for Life has a great reminder of why we do what we do - living a frugal life. So I thought I would leave my 2 cents and tell you my top 10 reasons why I try to be as frugal as I can.
The more I save, the more I can […]
So here are the top 10 posts for Thrifty Mommy so far this year:
Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams Marry
10 Ways to Teach Your Children About Money
50 Ways to Save Money on Your Grocery Bill
25 Ways to Use Vinegar
50 Helpful Thrifty Mommy Articles
Frugal Friday - 7 Laundry Tips
10 Ways to Save Money When Eating Out
The Carnival […]
Recently, we did some work to our yard and I saw just how quickly money can be spent. We spent a few hundred dollars and all we got was a little dirt, mulch, and five small bushes.
If you’re willing to be patient, there are some ways that you can save a lot of money […]
April is Spring Cleaning Month! Spring cleaning can be a daunting task, so here are tips to get you started and to help you not feel so overwhelmed.
1) Go to each room and make a list of the jobs that need to be done.
2) Take one job at a time. If you look around, […]
Until recently, I had never realized that my thrifty ways were helping the environment. I never considered myself a tree hugger or environmental activist. I always tried to do my part, within reason. Now I am beginning to realize how frugalness is good for the environment.
Here are some thrifty ways to help the environment, and […]
Many of you know that I was a full-time teacher prior to having children. Cutting out one person’s entire income was an act of faith and determination, which left me pulling out all of my thrifty devices. Here is a list of the top things that I have done to cut out expenses.
1) Cut back […]
I will have to disclose at the outset that my car can stay pretty messy. But these are the tricks I use to keep it manageable. If I did all of them at once, I would have a beautiful car all the time. So here are my top 10 ways to keep […]
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