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Frugal Breakfast Plan

In spite of my sometimes best intentions not getting all the way to fruition, I really do try to make a home made breakfast for my family. Not only is it a nutritious practice, but it is also very frugal. Pound for pound, those easy already prepared breakfasts are some of the most expensive meals around. Cereal can cost $4 for a box that lasts one or two days at the most. And frozen breakfast meals are even worse. Lately, with our hectic schedule, we have been relying too much on those convenience breakfast foods, such as instant oatmeal, cereal, … Continue reading →

The Perfect Frugal Snack

Sometimes in the middle of our day, we find ourselves reaching for a snack. It is not uncommon in our busy society to reach for something simply because it is handy or because it was made in a snack sized container. But what if I told you there was something you could do to enjoy a delicious, healthy snack and spend pennies? Those little prepackaged snacks are definitely not a frugal alternative at all. Most of the time you are paying more for the tiny packaging than you are for the actual snack. I would like to introduce you to … Continue reading →

More Frugal Kitchen Tips

Don’t you love tips that are easy to follow and can save money? I do, especially when they relate to my kitchen, one of the rooms that I spend a lot of time in. I love tips that help me avoid purchasing small appliances or gadgets, or ones that same me time and therefore money. Here are some more of my favorite frugal kitchen tips. Instead of buying expensive calcium supplements, why not sneak calcium into your food for a lot less money? Powdered or dry milk is an excellent source of extra calcium, and used in cooking, is pretty … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: October 1st Through October 7th

This has been a weird week here in Pennsylvania. The weather can’t seem to make up its mind whether it wants to be summer or fall. Still, everyone seems to be gearing up for Halloween and the crisp fall leaves. With that in mind, we’ve shared some frugal ideas for both Halloween and outdoor yard work. Food seems to always be a big budget buster, so we have some tips for you in that subject, too. And now, here is the Frugal Living Frugal Living Week in Review for October 1st through October 7th. October 1st My Frugal Weekend Report: … Continue reading →

Saving Food: The Ice Cube Method

I have spoken a little bit about food waste before. Among the strategies to curb food waste (and money in the rash) are having a leftover or clean out the fridge night, using leftovers in savory muffins and keeping a container to make freezer soup. Now here is one more strategy: Using ice cub trays. We now have our water hooked up to our refrigerator and have automatic ice. I won’t get rid of the ice cube trays, though. They come in handy for saving leftover food, especially when you need small amounts of something. A good example for using … Continue reading →

33 Things to Make for Money

If you are looking to earn some cash for the little extras in life, why not start a frugal holiday business? A frugal holiday business is a lot less pressure than a regular home business. With this type of home business, you produce a hand crafted product and sell it only when you want to make a little extra cash. These products are generally pretty frugal to produce with no major investment. You can make just a few items when you have time, or produce a whole bunch to sell. It all depends on how much you want to do. … Continue reading →

Frugal Pancakes

Mmm who does like pancakes on a Sunday morning? The good news is that pancakes can be a very frugal meal. Here are some ways to enjoy your pancakes, frugally. The best way to frugal pancakes is to make them yourself from scratch. It really isn’t very hard to do and only requires a couple of extra ingredients versus the store bought pancake mixes. It is just a matter of flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. You can even buy dry buttermilk powder in the grocery store in the same place where powdered milk is sold (generally in … Continue reading →

My Frugal Stockpiling Session

Yesterday was grocery shopping day. Yes, I know that Saturdays can be tough, but as I was mentioning on one of the forums, when I go shopping, I need help. So, my husband comes along, and we make it a family affair. I do all of the price research and coupon cutting before we go, so that we are all set. Once we get there, and it is just a matter of zipping through the store or stores quickly and efficiently. My stockpile in the past few months has been looking pretty anemic. This is because we purged a lot … Continue reading →

Three Ways Frugal Food Can Be Dangerous

There are some times when being frugal with your food can be dangerous. It is great to save money, but you don’t want to compromise your safety, or the safety of your family, in order to be frugal. Here are some things to keep in mind. The most recent announcement about a frugal food comes directly from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Apparently, they have discovered that brewing sun tea can be harmful to your health. I always liked brewing sun tea, because it uses only solar energy to make the tea, reducing your costs to brew. And iced … Continue reading →

Frugal Uses For Leftovers: The Sandwich Spread

Want to save those leftovers and stretch out your food budget at the same time? Try making your own sandwich spreads. it is easy and economical. I love the idea of stretching out food and finding new ways to use leftovers. After all, it seems like food is getting more and more expensive by the month. Despite using coupons and sales, it seems like my food bill keeps going up. In an earlier article, Freezer Soup is Free, I talked about gathering your leftovers in a freezer container to make a healthy and frugal soup. Here is another great way … Continue reading →