Tag Archives: cheap

How Buying Gifts Each Month Can NOT Be Frugal

Creating a title for this article was difficult, because I always recommend that people purchase gifts throughout the year to make Christmas a bit easier on the budget, it is an extremely frugal thing to do. People tend to overspend when faced with the daunting task of shopping for everyone on their Christmas list in November and December. I still hold true to that, but I have a bit of advice while you are doing it. Typically I suggest assigning a person to each month, which means that person is shopped for during that month. However this year we did … Continue reading →

Last Minute Frugal Gift Ideas (2)

Still trying to find that perfect last minute gift for someone on your shopping list? Or perhaps you found yourself the recipient of an unexpected gift from a friend, neighbor or co-worker. The frugal side of me says we don’t have to get a gift for every person that buys for us, especially if we wouldn’t normally exchange with that person. However, the practical side of me tells me that I love to give gifts and that I would feel horribly guilty at not getting them at least something. Here are a few more ideas to keep you from stressing … Continue reading →

More Frugal Stocking Stuffers Under $5.00

Isn’t Christmas time beautiful? I love the beauty and serenity of this time of year, the problem is that many people get lost and don’t see it that way. They get caught up in the tradition of spending money and not focusing on what matters most. I’m sure you can learn a lot more about that in the Christian Blog. However, I can help make the holidays cost a lot less. Find ways to cut costs, save money and enjoy the season while not draining your account. Here are a couple more stocking stuffers under $5.00. Christmas Ornament – You … Continue reading →

Frugal Stocking Stuffers Under $5.00

One of the things I take very seriously every Christmas is filling those lonely dangling stockings to the hilt with practical, affordable yet fun, stocking stuffers. Typically I get started before December rolls around, whenever I see a bargain or discount or something that would suit perfectly for a stocking stuffer. This year I didn’t get started until the first of December and thankfully, as of this writing, I have all stocking stuffers needed to fill all five children’s stockings this year. Hooray for being done early. I thought I would pass on some creative, inexpensive stocking stuffer ideas to … Continue reading →

$1.00 Ribbon Storage Option

On a kick to budget organize, I thought I would try to be a bit creative in my endeavors for good storage options for my various supplies. I did a lot of research, chatting with scrapbookers and asking around to see how others organized certain supplies. I then tried to find a way to store that same product in a cheaper, more economical method. The first thing I did was take a trip to the dollar store. The reason for the trip was actually a Monday Layout Challenge, but while browsing the aisles, I came upon this: It is a … Continue reading →

Using What You Have Frugal Gardening

With all that we are doing to spruce up the inside and the outside of our home for the big move, we have had to get innovative and work on a pretty small budget. We don’t want to spend a lot unless it is going to raise the value of our home. Many cosmetic fixes help the house sell better, yet do not warrant a higher price. The same goes for the outside of your home. We decided to spend some time researching, checking out the smaller local garden centers and searching through books and magazines to get ideas for … Continue reading →

3 Cheap and Easy Decorating Ideas

Do you wish you could decorate a bit more, but for a lot less? You can and it is actually really easy. There are dozens of small touches you can add around your home to add a bit of style and personality, for either no money or hardly any. Here are just a few ideas I have implemented in my home, or seen in my friends’ homes. Seashell Candle holders – Seashells are inexpensive, often you already have some lying around. In addition, you can also use cleaned and disinfected mussel shells or clam shells. Purchase some tealights or votive … Continue reading →

Free Family Fun For Thirty Days

Several months ago, a frugal friend of mine told me about something that her family does to save some money and have some serious fun together. I waited to try it, and kept it in the back of my mind. July was the month. Try this free fun idea for thirty days and grow closer to your family while having loads of fun and trying thing you might not have tried before. When we started this venture, I wanted to explain the concept to the kids in a way they might understand. I also wanted to be sure I wasn’t … Continue reading →

Frugal Back to School Ideas

Back to school time is rapidly approaching and for many, it is already here. Not only can this time be extremely stressful, but it can put a huge damper in your family budget. Supplies, clothing and other items needed for school are expensive and can add up, even when you think you are shopping at sales or getting a good deal with a coupon. Here are some great articles that will help with your back to school needs. Frugal Places to Shop For School Supplies As I mentioned yesterday, my children go back to school on Thursday, which just seems … Continue reading →

Save Money on Breakfast – Some Frugal and Healthy Ideas

As I mentioned in an earlier article, my children and I set out on a quest about two months ago, to find the most frugal, yet healthy breakfast ideas that work for our large family. We wanted healthy foods, that could be stretched and considered frugal. So after some research, and some trial and error – some of which worked and some of which failed, we have come up with some great frugal and healthy alternatives to the standard breakfasts offered. Here are some of our great ideas, some of which even our pickiest eater (that’s the chocolate girl) will … Continue reading →