What to Buy at the Dollar Store (And What You Should Splurge On)
What at the dollar store is actually a good deal and what should we spend a little bit more on? Here are two handy lists for reference.
Daisy Luther
How to Make Gravy (And How It Can Liven Up Frugal Food)
Nothing helps stretch a meal, pull things together, or disguise less than stellar quality food like gravy. Here's how to make brown gravy and white gravy.
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The Ultimate Guide to Frugal Living is loaded with the strategies I used to raise two kids as a single parent, gain financial independence, become debt-free, travel, and live well ...
5 Frugal Ways to Save Money That I Learned in Europe
Many parts of Europe live with a lot less disposable income than we have in the US. Can you adapt any of their money saving habits to cut your own ...
6 Frugal and Delicious Ways to Repurpose Leftovers
When times are tough, we can't afford to let anything go to waste. One way to stretch your food budget is by finding tasty ways to repurpose your leftovers.
Frugal Food Prep Keeps You On-Budget
When you prep your food ahead of time, dinner is on the table faster than you can say "drive-thru". Your budget (and your health) will thank you!
How to Mentally Adapt When You Have a Financial Emergency
A financial emergency is pretty overwhelming, but how you adapt mentally can make a world of difference in the outcome. Here are some things to consider.
How to Make Your Own Laundry Detergent
Do you make your own laundry detergent? Never has getting things clean been so dirt cheap. Here's how to make it yourself.
How to Use the Snowball Method to Get Out of Debt FAST
Are you in debt? The Snowball Method is a snazzy little financial trick that can help you get out of debt as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Hidden Fees Could Be Costing You Thousands of Dollars. Here’s How To Protect Yourself
Small hidden fees - between $10 and $20 - can add up and can pose a financial strain for many families, adding thousands in additional expenses. Here's how to protect ...
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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?
50 Ways to Eat from Your Pantry When You Have No Money for Groceries
If you’ve got more month than money, here are 50 tasty ways to eat the food in your pantry when you can’t go buy groceries.
7 Lies People With Money Problems Tell Themselves
Sometimes money problems can linger because people believe certain fallacies to be true. Here are 7 lies that perpetually broke people tell themselves about money.
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.
