Beauty and the Budget

Aug 13th, 2009 | By site_admin | Category: Frugal Living Guide

Want to look good for that next interview but are strapped for cash? Beauty meets frugality with these savvy finds.



The Glee of Free - Online Forums and Free Stuff

Aug 10th, 2009 | By site_admin | Category: Frugal Living Guide

Frugal shoppers will be delighted to learn about all the places, online or in the community, giving away free stuff.



Day Trips Offer New, Inexpensive Adventures

Jul 27th, 2009 | By site_admin | Category: Frugal Living Guide

If you’re looking to get away but don’t have the funds to take a trip across the globe there are plenty of local options you can explore to get away and feel refreshed.



Starting Your Own Vegetable Garden

Jul 16th, 2009 | By site_admin | Category: Frugal Living Guide, Health and Family

Have you ever dreamed of being able to produce your own food? Now is a great time to do so (no green thumb required)!
As the economy recovers, the number of people planting their own vegetables is on the rise. First Lady Michelle Obama started a vegetable farm on the White House lawn and interest in   [Read More …]



Steps for a Greener, Healthier Home

Jun 25th, 2009 | By site_admin | Category: Frugal Living Guide, Health and Family

By ‘greening’ your home, you can have a healthier life, do something good for the environment, and save some money.
According to the EPA, internal environments are 2 to 5 times as polluted as external environments. Compound that with how we spend about 90% of our time indoors and you have a situation where rates of   [Read More …]



Super Savings at the Supermarket

Jun 18th, 2009 | By site_admin | Category: Financial, Frugal Living Guide

There are many things that families can do to cut corners and realize savings. One of the first steps is to prepare more of your meals at home and pack lunches for work and school. But don’t stop there! There are a number of the ways* that you can stretch your dollar as you   [Read More …]



Family Fun at Home

Jun 15th, 2009 | By site_admin | Category: Frugal Living Guide

What activities can you do at home without spending a fortune or causing a mess? Here are few highly popular indoor activities that you can do with your kids using free and inexpensive materials.