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Reader Tips and Advice
Share you best frugal tips and tricks. Then, explore the tips and tricks contributed by other Frugal Living readers.
How Do You Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags?
Have you found a good way to reuse all of those plastic grocery bags? Please share it.
What Do You Buy from the Bulk Bins?
The bulk bin section at the grocery store carries everything from staples to snacks. Tell us which products make it into your cart.
Frugal Living Awards - 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards
Tell us which money-saving products and services are worthy of a 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Award.
Know of another birthday freebie for Canadians?
Please share the details, so more Canadians can get in on the birthday freebie fun.
Flowers You Grow from Seed
Starting flowers from seed can save a lot of money. Tell us which flowers you like to grow from seed.
Unclaimed Baggage Center - Have You Been?
Have you visited the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama? Tell us what you thought?
What are your thoughts on second-hand gifts?
Do you give second-hand gifts? Do you think they're just plain tacky? Tell us what you think.
What are Your Favorite Websites for Free Music?
Tell us where you go for free online radio and music downloads.
Have You Purchased Half-Price Certificates from a Radio or TV Station?
Tell us how it worked for you.
Do You Hulu?
Have you given Hulu a try? Tell us what you think.
Cash for Clunkers - What's Your Opinion of the Program?
What do you think of the Cash for Clunkers program? Is it a good deal? Will you be participating?
What Have You Repaired Recently?
Share your "I-Fixed-It" success stories.
How do you stay cool without cranking up the AC?
Share your best stay-cool tips.
How Do You Keep Your Vacation Food Costs Down?
Food can take a big bite out of a vacation budget. Tell us what you do to keep the food costs down.
Free and Nearly-Free Kids Events - Share Your Favorites
Do you know of free kids events that are worth checking out?
Where Can You Get Free Movie Rentals?
Do you know of businesses that offer free movie rentals? Please share the details.
What are Your Favorite Gifts to Give that Cost $5 or Less?
A great gift doesn't have to cost a lot. Tell us what you like to give when you're trying to keep it to $5 or less.
What are Your Favorite Gifts to Give that Cost $10 or Less?
Tell us what gifts you like to give when you're trying to keep it to $10 or less.
Do You Like to Give Gifts that Save the Recipient Money?
Tell us what money-saving gifts you've given.
Budget-Friendly Mother's Day Gifts
Share your best ideas for thoughtful, but budget-friendly Mother's Day gifts.
Cheap Father's Day Gift Ideas
Share your ideas for cheap Father's Day gifts.
Do You Have a Hobby That Earns You Money?
There's nothing better than earning money from something you love. Tell us how you've turned a hobby into an extra income stream.
Quiz: Are You Freegan Material?
You consider yourself frugal, but could you be a freegan too? Take the quiz and find out.
How Do You Earn Extra Money in a Pinch?
Have you found a great way to earn extra money? Tell us about it.
How Do You Squeeze Saving into Your Budget?
Frugalites are a creative bunch. Tell us what you've done to squeeze saving into your budget.
How Do You Stay Warm without Turning Up the Heat?
Share your best stay-warm tips.
Have You Found a Way to Save on Prescriptions?
Prescription prices can be outrageous. Tell us what you do to save.
Your Favorite Books About Frugal Living
Are there books about frugal living that you love and think everyone should read? Give us your list.
Birthday Freebies for Kids
Do you know of a restaurant or store that offers birthday freebies for kids? Tell us, so we can help spread the word.
Have You Tried Angel Food Ministries?
Tell us what you think of the Angel Food Ministries program.
Where Can You Eat Free on Your Birthday?
Do you know of restaurants that offer free food on your birthday? We'd love to hear about it.
Have You Found a Way to Cut the Cost of Eating Out?
We all deserve the occasional meal out. Tell us how you do it on the cheap.
Are There Thrift Store Items That You Buy for Crafting?
Thrift stores can be a great source for cheap craft supplies. Are there items that you like to snatch up and use in projects?
Have You Found a Clever Use for Ice Cube Trays
Ice cube trays can be used for so much more than making ice. Tell us how you use yours.
Have You Found a Great Way to Reuse Plastic Newspaper Sleeves?
Plastic newspaper sleeves can be used for all sorts of things. Tell us how you like to use yours.
What's Your Trick for Getting More Coupons?
Have you happened upon a great way to get more coupons? We'd love to hear about it.
How Do You Use Your MyPoints Earnings?
I love to cash in my MyPoints earnings for free gas cards to use on vacation. How do you use yours?
How Do You Use Entertainment Book to Save?
An Entertainment Book can save you money on restaurant meals, travel and all sorts of other things. Tell us how you use yours to save.
Share Your Cheap Stocking Stuffers for Men
Have you come up with some good, cheap stocking stuffers for men? We want to hear about them.
Share Your Cheap Stocking Stuffers for Women
Frugal Living readers share their favorite cheap stocking stuffers for women.
Share Your Cheap Stocking Stuffers for Women
Share your favorite cheap stocking stuffers for kids.
What's Your Best Frugal Valentine's Day Gift Idea?
Over-priced Valentine's Day gifts are overrated. Tell us how you woo your sweetie without spending a lot.
What's Your Favorite Source for Free Gift Cards?
Tell us what you do to score free gift cards.
How Do You Deal with Frugal Burnout?
Share your best tricks for dealing with frugal burnout.
Why Do You Shop Second-Hand?
Share your reasons for shopping second-hand.
8 Longest Yard Sales in the US - Have You Been?
Have you visited one (or all) of the eight longest yard sales in the US? Tell us about your trip. Did you score something great?
Share Your Mortgage Pay Off Story
Tell us what you're doing/what you did to pay your mortgage off early.
Uses for Coffee Cans - Ways to Reuse Coffee Cans
Have you found a great way to reuse coffee cans? Please share it.
Have You Negotiated a Medical Bill Successfully?
Tell us how you did it.
Share Your Credit Card Debt Pay Off Story
A zero balance on a credit card is a beautiful thing. Tell us what you're doing/what you did to get your credit card(s) paid off.
Selling Hair: Have You Done It? Would You Do It?
Wigmakers will pay hundreds (and sometimes thousands) of dollars for human hair. Have you ever sold your hair to make a quick buck? Would you consider doing it? Here's your chance to weigh in.
How Do You Use Up Your Leftover Halloween Candy?
Share your strategy for using up all that Halloween candy.
How Do You Use Up Leftover Sweetened Condensed Milk?
Sometimes a recipe leaves you with a partial can of sweetened condensed milk. Tell us what you do with the leftovers.
What Do You Do with Your Stale Bread?
There are lots of things that you can make with stale bread. Tell us what you like to make with yours.
What Are You Doing to Save On Heating Costs?
Share your best tips for keeping heating costs under control.
Share Your Favorite Vegetables to Grow from Seed
Do you grow your own vegetables from seed to save money? Tell us what you like to grow.
Growing Herbs from Seed
Which herbs to you like to start from seed? Share your list, and see what other readers have to say.
Do You Grow Your Own Annuals to Save Money?
Tell us which annuals you like to start from seed.
Share Your Favorite Perennials to Grow from Seed
Tell us which perennials you start from seed.
How Do You Save on Dental Care?
Share your best strategies for cutting dental costs.
Your Best Financial Advice
Share your best financial advice, so others can learn from you.
How Do You Save on Meat?
Share you best tips for saving money on meat.
