It seems like libraries are becoming obsolete. I don’t know many people who take a trip to their public library on Saturdays like my family used to, and it’s a shame. The public library in your neighborhood can be an amazing resource for frugal girls like myself. First, it’s free to check things out. No […]
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When I think of bargaining, I think of flea markets and shopping in outdoor markets. But, you’re doing yourself a disservice if you limit your bargaining prowess to only these circumstances. One place to bargain is obvious - the car dealership. Never ever trust the sticker price because they can always go lower. In retail […]
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I think just about everyone out there has heard of BYOB (bring your own beer/booze). This is always a good idea if having a party - buying alcohol for a crowd can get expensive, and people understand that. A few weeks ago, I decided to expand the idea of BYOB and BYOM - bring your […]
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The movie industry is huge, and it’s getting rather expensive to go to the theater. I personally am not happy spending $10/ticket to see a 2 hour movie, not to mention another $10 for a small snack and drink. I can think of many other ways I’d rather spend that $20. Even renting a movie […]
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Living a frugal life doesn’t mean spending no money at all. And sometimes, you need to spend a little to save a lot. Here are three examples. First, LED light bulbs. These cost a little more up front, but they use much less energy. This means a savings on your monthly electric bill and a […]
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Where I grew up, there was only one utilities company. They could pretty much charge whatever they wanted, and bills were outrageous. Up here it’s not so bad, but I still try to focus on saving where I can. Doing a few small things can really lower your monthly utility bill, allowing you to save […]
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Big families are definitely a blessing. There is no substitute for a tight knit group that cares and supports each other. Unfortunately, this blessing can become a huge expense around holiday time. I have the perfect fix! Suggest that your family has a secret drawing - each person will pick one name and will shop […]
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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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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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