Frugal Summer Grilling
Tuesday June 30, 2009
Have you gotten your grill out yet? If not, the Fourth of July weekend is the perfect time to do it. Keep your grilling costs down with these frugal recipes:
Meat ... Read More
Get More Coupons Online
Monday June 29, 2009
Online coupons are making a huge comeback. If you swore them off years ago, now's the time to give them a second look. They can be loaded onto your grocery ... Read More
Get into National Parks Free
Friday June 26, 2009
Planning to visit a national park this summer? Then you may want to do it on one of the weekends that you can get in free. On July 18-19 and ... Read More
The World's Longest Yard Sale
Thursday June 25, 2009
I've wanted to go; I've had ever intention of going, but somehow I've never made it to the World's Longest Yard Sale. I'll tell ya, for someone as into yard ... Read More
Featured Reader: Frank, NC
Wednesday June 24, 2009
Name:
Frank from North Carolina
Your Favorite Source for Bargains:
Yard sales - yard sales - yard sales! We are fortunate enough to live in a city with lots of neighborhood yard sales. ... Read More
Refashion Your Wardrobe
Tuesday June 23, 2009
Craving new clothes, but short on cash? Try refashioning the clothes that you already own:
Turn Old Jeans into a Skirt
Make a T-Shirt into a Tank Top
Make a T-Shirt Sleeve into ... Read More
Summer Foraging
Monday June 22, 2009
While on a walk last night, I was thrilled to discover (and sample) the first ripe blackberries of the season. Yum. Better check on those berry patches before someone else ... Read More
Freebie Alert
Thursday June 18, 2009
Have you visited the Frugal Living forum recently? If not, you're missing out on some great freebie alerts. Here are some of the deals that forum members have uncovered this ... Read More
Featured Reader: Anna, MA
Wednesday June 17, 2009
Name:
Anna from Massachusetts
Forum Membername:
Cheap Yankee
Your Favorite Source for Bargains:
I'm an avid thrift shopper because you keep goods out of the landfill, save a wad of cash and keep your ... Read More
Make Your Own Alcohol
Tuesday June 16, 2009
Learn how to make your own alcohol from basic ingredients, and enjoy a steady supply of low-cost wine, liqueur and beer:
Homemade Alcohol Recipes
Are you a veteran beer or wine maker? ... Read More
Dishwasher or No Dishwasher?
Monday June 15, 2009
Many people love dishwashers because they use less water and save time, but there are also plenty of people who write them off as an unnecessary contraption ("just give me ... Read More
How to Make Hand Sanitizer
Friday June 12, 2009
The Swine Flu scare caused a lot of stores to run out of hand sanitizer. Learn how to make your own (it's cheap and easy to do), and you'll always ... Read More
Rhubarb Recipes
Thursday June 11, 2009
Have more rhubarb than you know what to do with? Then, it's time to make rhubarb jam, rhubarb applesauce and other tasty treats:
18 Rhubarb Recipes
Do you have a favorite way ... Read More
Featured Reader: Juli, IL
Wednesday June 10, 2009
Name:
Juli from Illinois
Forum Membername:
JuleS
Your Favorite Source for Bargains:
thrift stores
Your Best Bargain of All Time:
There are five – I can't narrow it down – all from thrift stores:
1) A brand ... Read More
Save on Air Conditioning Costs
Tuesday June 9, 2009
Small changes around the house can significantly reduce your air conditioning costs. Get started with this tip:
Keep lamps and other heat-producers away from the thermostat. They'll cause your air conditioner ... Read More
Eat Free on Your Birthday
Monday June 8, 2009
Free food is my favorite kind of food, which is why I was happy to learn that Ruby Tuesday now offers a free burger on your birthday when you sign ... Read More
Frugal Pest Control
Friday June 5, 2009
Planning to tackle an ant, flea or aphid problem this weekend? There are plenty of cheap and easy ways to tackle these and other pest problems:
Ants
Aphids
Fleas
Fruit Flies
Moths
Roaches
Flickr user Jeff_Kubina
Frugal Parenting Do's and Don'ts
Thursday June 4, 2009
I'll happily dress my kids in second-hand clothes to save money, but you won't find me buying them second-hand car seats or bike helmets their safety is worth more ... Read More
Featured Reader: Melissa, IN
Wednesday June 3, 2009
Name:
Melissa from Indiana
Your Favorite Source for Bargains
I love going to auctions and flea markets. If I am looking for something I make sure it comes up in conversations with friends ... Read More
Keep Cool without Cranking Up the AC
Tuesday June 2, 2009
Dealing with hot temperatures, but not ready to turn on the air conditioning just yet? Then, try this:
Remove your hat and shoes when you go indoors to give your ... Read More
Free and Cheap Movies Galore
Monday June 1, 2009
In the mood for a movie? Then you're going to love these deals:
9 theatre chains are offering free or deeply discounted tickets for kids' movies this summer
Kozy Shack is offering ... Read More

