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 Old Fashioned Survival Tips from Grandma
I don’t know about you, but sometimes when I’m thinking about saving money I wonder – how ever did people survive during times like the Great Depression? Nowadays we have all sorts of convenient budgeting tools to help us with our finances, but back then people didn’t have those advantages. Yet they found a way to thrive on very little! Whether money is really tight for your family right now, or you just want to save more for the future, you’ll find these 10 Old Fashioned Survival Tips from Grandma to be very helpful! 10 Old Fashioned Survival Tips from Grandma… [Read More]
10 Old Fashioned Frugal Hobby Ideas from Grandma
Sometimes when people think of the “olden days” they think that all people did was work and sleep so they’d be ready to work again. But actually, people back in the time of your grandma often had just as much fun back then as we do now, even without all the conveniences and technological advances. And their fun hobbies usually didn’t cost them much. Sometimes they even made money with their hobbies! Take a look at these 10 Old Fashioned Frugal Hobby Ideas from Grandma! Having a hobby is a lot of fun! Hobbies allow you to do something different… [Read More]
10 Old Fashioned Frugal Recipes from Grandma
If you’re working hard to save money, then a major area you should focus on is what you eat! Groceries are a large part of most people’s budgets, and replacing pricey recipes with frugal ones can often help families to save a lot! And what better way to find frugal recipes than to look at what people made back during the early 1900s and Great Depression! Here are 10 Old Fashioned Frugal Recipes from Grandma! Much of what people ate back during the olden times was based on cost and availability. Meat was expensive, so people tried to stretch it… [Read More]
10 Old Fashioned Money Saving Tips from Grandma
Have you ever wondered how people saved money back in times when money was super tight for everyone (like the Great Depression)? There are actually a number of ways that people in the past saved money, and they’re still applicable today! Take a look at these 10 Old Fashioned Money Saving Tips from Grandma! All of these tips would be even more powerful if combined with a good budget! And unlike your grandma, we’re lucky enough to live in a time where budgeting is easier than ever before! You can use our free printable simple budget worksheet to make your… [Read More]
8 Paper Products Penny Pinchers Never Buy
Smart consumers are wising up when it comes to buying paper products! Mostly because they are hesitant to pay for anything that is going to get used once and then thrown away. Trash = money wasted! Instead, smart consumers such as penny pinchers are embracing reusable products. So they not only do something good for the environment, but they save some money in the process too. Are there paper products that you are currently buying that you could cut back on? Take a look below at 8 paper products penny pinchers never buy, so you can consider a paper free… [Read More]
8 Job Loss Survival Tips
Losing your job can be devastating for any family and unfortunately, it is happening more and more every day. While it might seem like it, losing your job isn’t the end of the world. These 8 Job Loss Survival Tips will hopefully give you some ideas to help you and your family make it through this season of unemployment. 8 Job Loss Survival Tips 1. Breathe At a time when you’re probably scared, stressed and more, the most important thing to remember is to just breathe. Things might seem down right now, but remembering that you are strong, smart and can make it… [Read More]
How to Save Money on Clothing
Unless your thing is to run around in your birthday suit, clothing is one of those pesky must-have items in life. Unfortunately, clothes can be very expensive…especially if you have kids who keep outgrowing their old outfits. Luckily, there are quite a few things you can do to help yourself save money on clothing! Clothes get worn out after a while or maybe you’ve lost or gained weight. Dress yourself for less with these great tips! How to Save Money on Clothing 1. Host a Clothing Swap Gather up all the clothes your family has out-grown or no longer likes. Then get… [Read More]
