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 a Clothesline Can Save You Money
Once upon a time, every backyard had a clothesline full of clothes flowing in the wind. Taking the clothes out to hang was a daily or weekly chore, one that was soon replaced by the electric dryer. Today, many households are going back to the clothesline method to get clothing dry. People are finding that it’s a great way to save money as well as having other benefits. Want to know more? Take a look below at how a clothesline can save you money and help you get your clothing dry for less. Plus we’ve included some tips for how… [Read More]
Save Money By Using The “Pantry Principle”
One of the key ways to save money and stay within your budget is to control the dollars spent on your groceries. How do you do that? You need to cook from your pantry and that means having a stocked pantry. I use “the pantry principle” which I learned about in Amy Dacyczyn’s book “The Tightwad Gazette” to stock my pantry without spending a ton of money! This concept may feel a little overwhelming if you’re used to just “shopping for the week.” But stay with me and I’ll explain how this method works. What is The Pantry Principle To… [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]
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]
20 Frugal Ways to Use Dawn Dish Soap
Sometimes being frugal isn’t about avoiding commercial products. Sometimes it’s about knowing how to put commercial products to their best use! There are a lot of inexpensive products out there that can do the job of more expensive products. One of my favorites is Dawn dish soap! Here are 20 Frugal Ways to Use Dawn Dish Soap! Note that the following uses apply to cases where you use the blue Dawn soap (Dawn Ultra). They may or may not work with the other types of Dawn due to variations in the formulas. Though if you’re concerned about the blue dye of… [Read More]
25 Ways To Save Your Family Money
Most of us are always looking for ways to save our family money (at least I am). There are lots of simple things you can do to pinch those pennies that you may not be aware of! I’ve compiled a list of 25 of the best ways you can save your family money from some of the top frugal living websites around. Some of these ways to save may be new to you, and some of these things you may already be doing. Either way, hopefully you’ll find some ideas that will work for you to save your family money! Just… [Read More]
