With the rising cost of fresh produce, many consumers are looking for a cheaper way to eat healthy. But is growing your own food and canning really a frugal choice or is it a budget buster? Let’s take a look at a couple examples below (Prices current as of June 2012). Organic Green Beans Requirements […]
Summertime is here! And with the warm weather comes fun in the sun and a whole host of new woes that go along with blistering heat and moist humidity. Here are 7 frugal ways to deal with common summertime ailments without breaking the bank.
One of the best ways to tighten your budget is to cut back on the amount of money you spend on take-out and restaurant food. Besides, not only is eating at home cheaper, it’s most often healthier, too. Here are nine ideas to help you avoid the fast food temptation. 1. Grab and eat foods […]
One of the things I love about summer is the barbecue. I think it’s fund to gather together friends and family, and then have a barbecue. However, if you do a lot of outdoor entertaining, it can start to get expensive. If you are looking for ways to save a little money on the barbecue […]
Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink – at least not for under a buck per bottle nowadays! Bottled water has gotten to be exorbitantly expensive, and for some, a status symbol. Even if you only drink “designer water”, you can still save some money by shopping smart, and replacing that soda pop […]
Have you ever thought of getting rid of your car? Most Americans can’t fathom surviving without one, yet people do it. Every day. Many eco-conscious citizens just finished celebrating “National Bike to Work Week.” They, along with a steadily rising number of people are finding that there are many tremendous benefits to living life without […]
