Frugal Tips

Ask the Readers: Simple Healthy Lunch Alternatives

Ask the Readers: Simple Healthy Lunch Alternatives

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I went to make lunch today for my boys and I was not feeling the sandwich love.  So I threw a [...]

Readers Tips: How to Have a Successful Yard Sale

Readers Tips: How to Have a Successful Yard Sale

I’m having my very first on-my-own yard sale this weekend, hoping to get rid of some of our stuff before our upcoming move.  (If you’re in the area, stop on by!)
I asked for tips on our Facebook page and am loving the helpful responses.  Here are just a few of them:

“Price as much as you [...]

A Deal Seeker's Dilemma: Breaking the Budget

A Deal Seeker’s Dilemma: Breaking the Budget

This week while I was grocery shopping, I caught myself having a little conversation in my head.  Always on the look-out for a hot deal, I was able to score Pepperidge Farms Goldfish for $.17, Corn Flakes for FREE after mail in rebate, and pizza for only $1.29.  This made me quite pleased.
Then I began [...]

Making the Most of Freecycle Part 2

The following is the second in a two part series by my Freecycle Extraordinaire husband, Wes. You can read part one here.
Here is the big picture on Freecycle.org.  We all have the need to acquire or get rid of items.  The idea behind Freecycle is generosity and reusing things. I’ve seen everything from gently used [...]

Making the Most of Freecycle Part 1

Making the Most of Freecycle Part 1

I shared with you last week that my husband has scored us hundreds of dollars of quality free items through Freecycle.  I honestly leave this part of saving money entirely all to Wes.  He takes great delight in the thrill of the hunt (as you will soon see).  So I begged him to asked him [...]

Ask the Readers: Birthday Cake Ideas

Ask the Readers: Birthday Cake Ideas

A while back, I asked you for Frugal Birthday Party ideas.  I loved your response!  You all had some great ideas.
I have decided to keep things extra simple this year since both boys’ birthdays are in August and it appears that we will be in the midst of a move to our new home.  (*We [...]