How to Make Hot Chocolate from Scratch
Everything is better when you make it from scratch, and that's true for the ultimate winter drink, hot chocolate. And of course...it's also thriftier to DIY your hot cocoa.
Daisy Luther
How to Make Frugal Gift Baskets for $10 or Less
Putting inexpensive yet thoughtful items into baskets or other containers, then presenting them festively are great ways to create a budget-friendly present.
Creating a Holiday Budget and Sticking to It
There are two things that make all the difference in the world during the holidays and into the New Year. 1) Making a budget and 2) Sticking to it.
Jamaican Pumpkin Soup: Frugal Recipe
Jamaican Pumpkin Soup is warm, cozy comfort food at its finest. There's nothing exotic, pricy, or hard to find in this international-sounding soup.
How to Use Up Tortillas: Chilaquiles
Do you have a bag of tortilla chips or soft tortillas that became stale? Don't throw them away! Use them the way they do in Mexico and make chilaquiles!
20 Times I’ve Been Glad I Had an Emergency Fund
Going through life without an emergency fund is like getting on a tiny little plane without any parachutes. Here are some real life examples of how an emergency fund saved ...
Here’s How I Afford to Travel Full Time (Without Winning the Lottery)
Here's how I manage to travel the world full-time without hitting the lottery or inheriting a fortune from a long lost relative.
How to Get Rid of Head Lice With NO Chemical Treatments
To get rid of head lice, you don't need expensive, toxic chemicals. There is a far simpler method called wet-combing that is incredibly effective.
The Pantry Essentials You Need for Scratch Cooking
Does your pantry contain the basics for scratch cooking? These are the ingredients that you need in your pantry at all times to cook from scratch.
How Saving Money Is Better (and Easier) Than Earning It
There are a million websites out there dedicated to helping you make more money, but even more important, in many cases, is saving money. Here's why.
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Cheap Eats: Stretch Your Budget with Thrifty $1 Meals
“Cheap Eats” are thrifty unglamorous meals that are reasonably filling, quick to make, (cooking utilities add up too), and less than a dollar per serving.
Get Your Vitamin D for FREE from Sunshine
Don’t avoid the sun – bask in it, get Vitamin D safely, and boost your immune system and your happiness while lowering your risk of multiple diseases.
25 Signs You Might Be a Frugal Living Rock Star
Do you enjoy saving a buck more than most people? Here are 25 signs that you might be a frugal living rock star! How many of them apply to you?
