Periodically, I’m going to start posting some good holiday party recipes that are very tasty but not at all expensive to make. Enjoy!
Tomatoes Provencal
INGREDIENTS
2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
24 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup coarse fresh bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. olive oil
Preheat oven to 350°. In a […]
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Holiday shopping can be stressful and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few helpful suggestions. First, always walk to the back of the store - that’s where the clearance items are. It’s best to start there. Also, you may not think you can bargain at a department […]
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If you’re like me, you love your walls covered with beautiful artwork and pictures of loved ones. I feel like my house isn’t my home until I’ve hung each and every item in its own special place. You already know that I’m quite the bargain shopper, so many of my artwork and photos […]
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The cleaning supply industry has been booming lately. There are so many choices, and they’re all expensive! What happened to the day of paying 99 cents for a large bottle of comet? I’ve got some good suggestions for basic cleaning at home that won’t leave you broke. For your windows, simply […]
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We all love makeup, and for many of us it’s a necessity. We all also know that it can get expensive. I have sensitive skin, so I can’t buy foundation at a place like CVS. I will buy things like eyeshadow there because prices are much cheaper, and that gives you the […]
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This morning on NPR I heard that ultra-ritz Barney’s was going green for Christmas–their new mascot is Rudolph the Recycling Reindeer. I know it’s a joke but I think it’s great that “green” is going mainstream. Although both the reporter (her name escapes me) and the studio guest both agreed that it was […]
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Grocery shopping is something that can come up a lot when talking about frugal living. We all have to eat, and we’d like to eat well - luckily we can have both as long as we avoid some common traps at the grocery store. First, packaged produce that’s already been cleaned and cut […]
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There are thousands of college students and young professionals out there that will be away from their families this Thanksgiving. In the past, I’ve had very generous friends throw an entire Thanksgiving for everyone left in town. While much appreciated, this is expensive! So, consider the idea of a potluck Thanksgiving. […]
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Traveling and becoming a cultured person can be an expensive endeavor. Luckily, many artistic, historical, and scientific establishments recognize this. You would be surprised how many free museums there are out there! Living in DC, I am lucky to have the Smithsonian system - every museum and the national zoo are always […]
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The holiday season is quickly approaching (as evidenced by the decorations and Christmas music creeping up in stores everywhere). If you’re on a budget, the holidays can be tough, especially when you have lots of loved ones! Leading up to Christmas, I’ll try to talk about different ideas for frugal gifts. One […]
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