Frugal Living December 2009 Archive

Did you manage to rack up some holiday debt this year, despite your best intentions? Follow the instructions in this no-nonsense guide to get rid of it quickly: How to Eliminate ... Read More

Facing a fridge full of leftovers, and not sure what to do with them? Check out these ideas: Ham Bread Sour Cream Buttermilk Heavy Cream More Uses for Christmas Leftovers Photo © Flickr user wrestlingentropy

Did you catch all the best Frugal Living articles of 2009? There's only one way to find out: The Best of 2009 Want to keep up with all the latest in 2010? ... Read More

If so, you may not need to buy a new calendar for the coming year. After reading a post on Wisebread last January, I was excited to discover that old ... Read More

Hoping to make your annual charitable contributions, but not sure how to squeeze them into your budget? Think about giving your old cell phones, glasses and computers instead. Charities that Want ... Read More

Busy preparing for a bunch of out-of-town guests? Dust, polish and scrub your house into shape with these hard-working homemade cleaners: Homemade Cleaners for Every Job More Holiday Helpers: Ingredient Substitutions Ingredients You Can ... Read More

With all of the cooking and baking that goes on this time of year, it's not always easy to keep up with the freshness of ingredients. Will the baking powder ... Read More

Name: Lisa from Arizona Forum Membername: Mamamia Your Favorite Source for Bargains: Big Lots, thrift stores, discount stores and dollar stores Your Best Bargain of All Times: I bought my son a long suit coat (like on ... Read More

Christmas may be 10 days away, but that's still plenty of time to craft a special handmade gift like the Scrabble Photo Bracelet pictured at right. More Handmade Gifts: Gifts in a ... Read More

Ready to tackle your wrapping? Check out these ideas for affordable wrapping paper, gift bags, gift tags and more: Make Your Own Gift Wrap Cheap Christmas Wrap Ideas Make Your Own Gift Boxes Printable ... Read More

Oranges and grapefruits are starting to arrive at the grocery store in bulk, and that could only mean one thing: it's time to make marmalade! Set aside some time this weekend ... Read More

I love the challenge of filling my kids stocking for as little as possible. Product samples, free-after-coupon items, cereal box offers – they're all a part of my strategy, but ... Read More

Name: Brenda, British Columbia Your Favorite Source for Bargains: Thrift stores, dollar stores, flea markets, Craigslist and craiglist-like websites. Your Best Bargain of All Times: I had to have brown pants to wear as a ... Read More

Forget about spending money on gifts. This is the season for freebies. Here's a round up of some of the best: The Hallmark $5-off-$5 coupon featured in several magazines this month ... Read More

Choosing a frugal gift for kids isn't about finding a cheap gift, it's about finding a gift that they'll actually use. And that's why my kids will be getting a ... Read More

I can't give you all of my favorite things like Oprah used to, but I can tell you what they are. Check out my list of frugal favorites, and then ... Read More

Are you having a hard time sticking to your holiday budget, or are you on track for a spectacular on-budget finish? Cast your vote in our poll, and see how ... Read More

Name: Joyce from Tennessee Forum Membername: abbiesgirl Your Favorite Source for Bargains: Smart Sense, a thrift store near me. Your Best Bargain of All Times: My husband, who lets me save or spend, and eats all the ... Read More

Shopping for a frugal friend or working on your own wish list? Here's a gift idea to consider: Canning Supplies Know someone that wants to start canning? Then, give them a ... Read More