A kitchen that operates with frugality in mind is a great way to keep your household expenses down while creating some fantastic meals. To run a frugal kitchen, there are a few items you want to keep on hand. By keeping these 7 things every frugal kitchen should have in stock, you’ll be more successful at keeping your meal costs down on a regular basis. Here is what you need to know to get started. 7 Things Every Frugal Kitchen Should Have 1. A basic crockpot. My #1 thing that every frugal kitchen should have is a crockpot slow cooker! One… [Read More]
50 Things You Can Do To Save Money On Groceries
Whether you have a big family or small, saving money on groceries is important to most people. Especially when you need to cut back on expenses (for whatever reasons). Here are my top 50 tips to save money on groceries when you’re shopping with a budget. Implement one of these savings tips a week and you will definitely save a large amount of money on your groceries! Groceries are the one area where we have the most control as far as spending goes! I use many of these tips to save money on our grocery bill and I hope they help you too. 50… [Read More]
How To Make Money With Your Homemaking Skills
Often when people think of homemakers they don’t think of someone that can truly contribute to the family finances beyond the money saving aspect. But sometimes saving money isn’t enough and we need to or want to be able to bring in some actual income. Besides, in this economy it’s always good to have a side hustle because you never know what can happen to your main source of income! What people fail to remember is that taking care of a home and family uses many skills that are marketable. With a little work you can make money with your… [Read More]
51 Things to Do Today Instead of Spending Money
Do you find yourself spending money on things, just as a way to pass the time? At the moment of making a purchase, it may seem like a good idea. You may have really wanted to see that new movie, or read a new book, eat a new dish, try a different genre of video game, decorate your home in a different style, etc. But if you do those kinds of things often enough, it can start to become a drain on your finances. Luckily there are many ways to keep yourself busy without spending a dime. Here are 51… [Read More]
10 Homemaking Skills to Learn to Make Your Life Easier
When it comes to caring for your family, some basic homemaking skills make everyday life so much easier. And they can save you a lot of money! It’s actually pretty unfortunate that these kinds of skills aren’t taught in most schools today, but luckily they’re not hard to learn! Here are 10 Homemaking Skills To Learn to Make Your Life Easier! Some of these skills used to be taught in home economics or shop classes in high schools. But not all schools offer those classes anymore, and don’t have anything similar. So if you have your own kids, these could… [Read More]
Money Saving Tips You Can Use Every Month
There are plenty of ways to to save money each month that are practical and that anyone can do if they set their mind to it. I thought I’d share some money saving tips that my family uses all the time to live within our means. No matter what your income level, I’m sure everyone can benefit from these tips that help you stretch your income! Money Saving Tips You Can Use Every Month 1. Enjoy being at home & Stay home! You don’t have to go somewhere to have a good time. Make staying home something you and your… [Read More]
How to Freeze Food and Prevent Freezer Burn
Are you properly utilizing your freezer? If all that’s in there is ice cream, frozen dinners, and ice cubes, then the answer is no. If you want to save money (and time), you need to freeze food! Between making freezer meals, saving leftovers, and freezing excess food you got on sale, your freezer can really help you save money! But if you don’t freeze your food correctly, you may find it ruined by freezer burn. To prevent that, here are some handy tips on How to Freeze Food and Prevent Freezer Burn! Freezer burn can happen in any freezer, regardless… [Read More]
How to Improve Your Finances- for Frugal Newbies
If your goal is to become frugal and improve your finances, that may seem like a difficult thing to start working toward. After all, there are so many aspects of finance, and so many factors that influence how good or bad your finances are. But you can achieve your goal, and it may not be as difficult as you think! Here’s How to Improve Your Finances- for Frugal Newbies! Being frugal is a great way to improve your financial situation! On top of that, it’s actually pretty easy to learn how to be frugal! The hard part is just making frugality… [Read More]
