If you’re young and starting out on your own, chances are you have a mismatched apartment/house full of furniture. I’ve had numerous (and very generous) friends and family members donate lots of items to me over the years. I’ve also founds some good deals at local thrift stores. I know some people aren’t bothered one […]
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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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For some reason, gyms are becoming very expensive. For someone on a budget, 50-100 bucks a month isn’t exactly possible. Luckily, there are ways to work out on a budget! Most towns have a YMCA. They have workout memberships for much less. They usually have classes just like other gyms, so it’s really a great […]
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I promised to post some easy, frugal recipes for holiday entertaining, so here’s my next one…enjoy!
Fried Ravioli
INGREDIENTS
Olive oil
1 cup of buttermilk
2 cups Italian-style bread crumbs
1 box store-bought bite-size cheese ravioli (about 24 ravioli)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 to 2 cups marinara sauce, heated, for dipping
Heat 2 inches of olive oil in a large […]
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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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Maybe you’ve seen those shows on TV where people’s homes are filled to the brim with junk - these people save everything but end up not able to actually use anything. On the TV shows, expert designers come in and help them clear it all out. The good news is, you don’t need an expert […]
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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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Saturdays and Sundays are HUGE football days, depending on whether you like pro or college football, or both! I personally love college football, so Saturdays are set aside for cheering on my favorite teams with friends. Watching sports can be an expensive hobby if you go to a sports bar each and every week. Instead, […]
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One of the best parts of Thanksgiving is the amazing leftovers. Most families end up cooking way too much food for the big day, so chances are you’ll have lots of turkey and sides left after the big meal. Don’t let these go to waste! I know I get a little tired of eating the […]
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Lucky for me, I get to fly home today. I’m hoping it won’t be a mess with all of the airline traffic. I figured it would be a good time to talk about frugal travel. With such high gas prices, sometimes it’s actually cheaper to take a flight (and much more efficient). I have a […]
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