Wall Street Journal Says It's Time to Stockpile
Wednesday April 30, 2008
Apparently doling out stock market advice isn't enough to keep the Wall Street Journal busy because it's now doling out super market advice as well. Their recommendation: start stockpiling.
Journal writer, ... Read More
Printable Stockpile List
Tuesday April 29, 2008
Stockpiling groceries when they're on sale is a great way to keep your grocery spending down. Print out the Frugal Living stockpile list, and customize it to your tastes and ... Read More
Stimulus Payments Start Going Out Today
Monday April 28, 2008
Anxiously awaiting your stimulus payment? Then, you'll be happy to hear that the government has decided to send them out early. If your Social Security number ends in 00 through ... Read More
Do You Have Money Hiding in Your Pantry?
Thursday April 24, 2008
If you opened up your pantry and found money sitting on the shelves what would you do with it? Spend it? Save it? I'll bet you wouldn't leave it sitting ... Read More
Make Your Own Hair Products
Wednesday April 23, 2008
Love what hair products do for your hair, but hate what they do to your wallet? Then, try making your own. You can whip up your own line of hair ... Read More
Why Bother with Frugality?
Tuesday April 22, 2008
Ever had someone ask why you devote so much energy to trying to save a few dollars here and there? Trent Hamm of Simple Dollar has devised the perfect answer. ... Read More
Eliminate Phantom Energy Users
Monday April 21, 2008
Did you know that TV's, DVD players, computers and even toasters continue to consume electricity when they're not in use? It's true. Known as phantom energy users, these items silently ... Read More
Get a Bigger Stimulus Check
Friday April 18, 2008
Want to make your stimulus check grow by 10%? Then, bring it to Sears, Kmart or Kroger. These stores are offering a 10% bonus to customers who redeem their stimulus ... Read More
Ingredient Substitutes
Thursday April 17, 2008
Looking for more ways to trim your grocery bill amid rising prices? Then, consider making your own substitutes for some of the pricer items on your grocery list. Meat, honey, ... Read More
Gas Expected to Reach $4 by Summer
Wednesday April 16, 2008
A $4 cup of coffee is bad, but $4 a gallon gas that's just plain outrageous! Who can afford that? Unfortunately, if the experts' predictions are correct, by this ... Read More
Cheap Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Tuesday April 15, 2008
Mother's Day is less than a month away; do you have a gift picked out yet? If not, there's still time to put together something frugal and fabulous. Here's an ... Read More
Economic Stimulus Payments: How will You Spend Yours?
Monday April 14, 2008
The first round of economic stimulus payments is set to go out May 2. Have you decided what you'll do with yours? Share your answer, and see what other Frugal ... Read More
Dishwasher Detergent Recipe
Friday April 11, 2008
Ready to trade your over-priced and chemical-laden dishwasher detergent for something better? Then, consider making your own. You'll be amazed at how easy it is.
Dishwasher Detergent Recipe
More Homemade Kitchen Cleaners:
Dishwasher ... Read More
How to Make 10 Ordinary Things Last Longer
Thursday April 10, 2008
Earlier this week, I shared some ways to make your shoes last longer, but what about all of those other must-have items like soap and razor blades? Is there a ... Read More
Make Your Shoes Last Longer
Tuesday April 8, 2008
How long do your shoes last? Six months? A year? It never seems like long enough does it? If you want to get more wears out of each pair, the ... Read More
Homemade Milk Paint
Monday April 7, 2008
Low and no-VOC paints have gotten a lot of attention lately, and for good reason they're easier on the earth and healthier for you. But guess what? They're not ... Read More
Frugal Travel Planning
Friday April 4, 2008
The weather is starting to warm up, and that can only mean one thing . . . vacation season is fast approaching. Do you have your travel plans in place ... Read More
32 Reasons to Be Frugal
Thursday April 3, 2008
Can you name 32 reasons to be frugal? Jennifer Derrick of savingadvice.com can. Check out her list; then, share your own reasons for being frugal.
Here are my top five ... Read More
Homemade Fertilizer Recipes
Wednesday April 2, 2008
Want to keep your garden green without spending a lot of green? Then, consider making your own fertilizer. Once you see how easy it is, you'll wonder why you ever ... Read More
Make Your Own Yogurt
Tuesday April 1, 2008
Call me stubborn, but I refuse to let the increasing grocery prices increase my grocery budget; and that’s meant cutting out a lot of things.
Most recently it’s meant cutting ... Read More

