frugal activites

How to Save Money on Halloween Costumes

September 8, 2011

Halloween is a little less than two months away, but right now is a perfect time for you and your child to decide on a costume and start searching it out.  If you start early, you will avoid the mad scramble that occurs in late October, and you may be able to save yourself some money [...]

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10 Ways to Buy Organic Foods on a Budget

August 30, 2011

Recently, I have taken an interest in eating healthier, more nutritious food.  I have tried to buy more organic fruits and vegetables for my family, in part because I like the idea that they are not sprayed with chemicals that may or may not wash off, and in part because I find that they taste [...]

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Ways to Save with Banking and Recurrent Payments

August 10, 2011

If you are new to saving money and cutting expenses, you may search the internet where you will find such tips as “Skip your daily coffee fix” and “Buy store brand foods instead of name brand foods.”  While this advice is good, it only offers a superficial way to cut expenses.  You may need to [...]

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7 Reasons Why You Should Start Thinking about Holiday Christmas Gifts Now

August 3, 2011

It is the beginning of August, and outside you may be faced with 90 degree temperatures.  Why start thinking about Christmas now, 4.5 months ahead of time? If you would like to have a frugal Christmas, now is the perfect time to start laying your plans.  Here are some things you can begin doing to [...]

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Sorbet and Learning to Enjoy What You Can Afford

June 8, 2011

It is 96 degrees and H-U-M-I-D.  I dip into a bowl of sorbet and feel instantly refreshed.  Seriously, sorbet is delicious and just what I wanted this hot day. A year ago, I would have never thought of sorbet as refreshing.  Instead, I would have gone for a bowl of ice cream, the more loaded [...]

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Four Ways to Get Dinner on the Table Part Two: Prepare Meal Components

April 21, 2011

This is part two in a four part series of ways to get food on the table quickly to save you the expense of dining out or picking up food when you are short on time.  Part 1, Cook Once a Week, can be found here. Why Meal Components? I wish I was one of those [...]

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How We Spent a Frugal Spring Break

April 4, 2011

A few days before my son went on spring break, I was talking with some other kids’ parents.  They were planning getaway spring breaks.  One was flying to San Antonio to stay in their time share, another was flying to Fort Lauderdale. As much as I would have liked to have taken a vacation on [...]

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Our Yearly 1/2 Side of Beef Purchase

March 31, 2011

Each 12 to 15 months, we purchase 1/2 side of beef from my cousin’s husband who owns a farm.  There are several reasons why we do this. 1.)  We know where our beef is coming from.  In fact, my children have gone to the farm to see the cows on a few occasions. 2.)  We [...]

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Four Ways to Get Dinner on the Table, Part One: Cook Once a Week

March 29, 2011

Many people have busy schedules and have trouble getting dinner on the table.  After a hectic day at work or a kids’ sports game or a crazy day at home, sometimes it just feels easier to pick up dinner, and that’s okay.  However, if this turns into a regular habit, both your budget and you [...]

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I’m Guest Posting Today at Budgeting In the Fun Stuff

January 7, 2011

I am guest posting today at Budgeting In the Fun Stuff.  My post, “Eating Out on a Budget“  features several different ways to make date night at a restaurant cheaper (while not skimping on quality!)  Check it out. What are some of your favorite tips for saving money while dining out?

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