When to Say Goodbye to an Old Car
Getting the most out of an old car means driving with no payment and limiting the money you're willing to spend on repairs. It also means knowing when to say ...
What Frugal Living Has Done for Me
By living frugally, I CAN afford to say yes to many things people with my income could not. By choosing what I say NO to, I can afford the things ...
How to Provide Healthy Water for Yourself and Your Family the Frugalite Way
We need water every day to survive and thrive. Between droughts and uncertainty about the tap water available to you, why not take matters into your own hands? Here's how ...
How to Build a Fence on a Shoestring Budget
Even if you don't need to build a fence, you can surely find frugal inspiration in this story. Colette shares how she built a garden-saving fence on a shoestring budget. ...
5 Ways to Stretch Your Food Budget Dollars
We need food every day, and food prices seem to go nowhere but up. Here are some tips to help keep those costs down and your budget in check.
8 Hot-Weather Cooking Tips to Keep Your Home Cool
Cooking is the activity that adds the most ambient heat to your home. Try these cooking tips to help keep your electric bill low and your home cool.
Tips For Coffee Connoisseurs on a Budget
Are you a coffee connoisseur on a budget? Here are a few tips on how to brew some high-quality morning goodness and still keep within your budget.
Thrifty and Delicious Summer Salads
There are all sorts of reasons that cold salads have been a summer fixture for many decades, not the least of which is the fact that they’re a very frugal ...
Homemade or Store Bought? A Frugal Comparison of Strawberry Smoothies
Is it really cheaper and healthier to make your own everything? Let's compare the cost and nutrition of these strawberry smoothies.
Thrifty Summer Activities That Are Fun AND Productive
Summer activities that are fun AND productive are the best way to enjoy the warm summer days. Here's a list of my favorites.
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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.
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?
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.
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.
