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Dry Erase Markers

Reviving Dry Erase MarkersYou might be able to extend the life of that dry erase marker. This is a page about reviving dry erase markers.

 

A free couch left on the curb.

Curb Shopping Tips and TricksSometimes you run across discarded items on the side of the street that may be useful for you. This page contains curb shopping tips and tricks.

 

Woman putting money in a piggy bank.

Having A Frugal MindsetEnjoy being satisfied and content. Life is so much more comfortable when you stay within your budget and you are aware of the difference between what you need and what you want. This is a page about having a frugal mindset.

 

Jar full of coins with the word "save" on the outside.

Frugal Ways To SaveThere are so many creative ways to be thrifty and save time, resources, and money. This page contains frugal ways to save.

 

Picking an apple from a tree.

How to Find Public Fruit Trees to ForageFinding fruit trees in public spaces can be an easy free way to gather food. This is a page about how to find public fruit trees to forage.

 

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Buying Inexpensive Reading GlassesThis is a page about buying inexpensive reading glasses. Here is some information about buying inexpensive reading glasses online. Having an extra pair on hand is helpful in case your regular pair breaks or gets lost.

 

Dollar being stretched by fingers holding it

Stretching the Value of a DollarThere are many ways to get the most of every bit of your hard-earned money. This is a page about stretching the value of a dollar.

 

Coffee pod on a pile of espresso grounds.

Reusing Nespresso PodsBy cleaning out the used pod and refilling it you might be able to reuse it a couple of times. This is a page about reusing Nespresso pods.

 

Adult Mother and Daughter Together

Lessons About Frugal Living from My MotherThis page contains frugal living advice. Growing up during or just after the Great Depression, meant that life was tough for many people. One of our users wrote about the lessons her mom shared with her from growing up in a time where it was important to be frugal, waste nothing, and appreciate what you had.

 

Woman Showing Daughter how to Save Money with Piggy Bank

Our Throwaway SocietyThis is a page about living frugally in a throwaway society. There are many ways to live a meaningful life with less things, and reuse items that many just throw away.

 

Removing Drinking Glass from Cupboard

Saving Money on GlasswareDrinking glasses and stemware can get broken over time from use and cleaning. Buying mis-matched glassware can save you money in keeping your cupboard stock with glasses to use. This is a page about saving money on glassware.

 

Couple Sunning Backyard

The Non-Vacation VacationSometimes a staycation is exactly what you need to relax with out traveling far away. This is a page about the non-vacation vacation.

 

Saving Coins

Challenging Yourself to SaveSaving money is an important skill to learn. This is a page about challenging yourself to save.

 

Really large cardboard box.

Sources for Really Large Boxes?Large boxes can really useful to have, especially if you are moving. This is a page about sources for really large boxes.

 

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Start Your Own Frugal ClubWhether it's at a school, church, or local community center; starting a frugal club to help your friends and neighbors save money is a great idea. This is a page about start your own frugal club.

 

A woman writing a check for a bill.

Being Frugal From NecessityFrugality is a way of life that isn't always a choice. This is a page about being frugal from necessity.

 

tissue rolling from the top forward

Flatten Roll to Use Less Toilet PaperToilet paper can get used too quickly sometimes. Trying flattening the roll a bit to help prevent too much from easily unrolling. This is a page about keeping the kids from unrolling toilet paper.

 

Learning Frugality

Learning FrugalityHowever and whenever you learn to be frugal, it will be helpful for your life. This is a page about learning frugality.

 

Writing a budget on a notepad.

Living on Very Little MoneyIf you are low on money living frugally is an imperative. Use these thrifty ideas to help get you through times when money is short. This is a page about living with very little money.

 

Hand holding Social Security Card.

Surviving on Social SecurityTrying to live on your Social Security income alone can be very challenging. It requires planning and creativity, along with obvious frugality. This is a page about surviving on Social Security.

 

colorful homemade soap

Planning a Bring and Barter EventOften times you can acquire things you need via barter or trade from friends and neighbors, rather than buying new. Planning a bartering event is perfect way to help people get things they need and for others to get rid of things they don't. This is a page about plan a bring and barter event.

 

An old house in a small rural town.

Frugal Rural LivingLife in the country can give you many opportunities to save money by living simply and growing your own food. This is a page about frugal rural living.

 

A hand counting pennies on a wooden desk.

The Difference Between Thrifty and CheapFinding the cheapest option is not always the most frugal choice. Being Thrifty takes into account time, money and quality. Learn more about the difference between thrifty and cheap in this page.

 

A mom and child walking in the woods.

Living a Simple LifestyleThis is a page about living a simple lifestyle. Modern life can be stressful and living with less things can often be a positive change.

 

When Are You Being Too Frugal?

When Are You Being Too Frugal?We all need to be thrifty to avoid waste and reuse whenever possible, but not be penny wise and pound foolish. This is a page about when are you being too frugal?

 

A gate on a homestead, at sunrise.

Living on a HomesteadThis is a page about living on a homestead. Starting a home from scratch and living off the land can be a meaningful challenge. It is satisfying to grow a garden and raise livestock for most of your food.

 

A glass catching clear spring water.

Finding Natural Spring WaterThis is a page about finding natural spring water. Drinking clean, fresh chemical free water is important for everyone's health.

 

Close up of car rear window with For Sale Sign

Getting Rid of Your CarThis is a page about getting rid of your car. Getting rid of your can can be a life changing decision. Many people find it enjoyable and liberating.

 

Young boy in diapers drawing on the inside of a box with a crayon

Frugal Toy IdeasThis is a page about frugal toy ideas. You don't have to spend a fortune on toys for your children. Many inexpensive, recycled, and household items make excellent one time and continued use toys.

 

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Cooking for Other Families to Save MoneyThis is a page about cooking for other families to save money. One way to save money on groceries is to buy enough ingredients to double a meal. If you can find other families to cook for then both families benefit.

 

Red bar of soap

Storing Bars of SoapThis is a page about storing bars of soap. There are some good tips for storing backup bars of soap.

 

Taking Pride in Being Frugal

Taking Pride in Being FrugalThis is a page about taking pride in being frugal. There are many personal rewards that result from living a frugal lifestyle.

 

Finding Your Posting History on ThriftyFun

Finding Your Posting History on ThriftyFunThis is a page about finding your posting history on ThriftyFun. Looking to find something you posted a while back or just want to review your activity on ThirftyFun? Here's how to do it.

 

Petroleum Jelly

Uses for Petroleum JellyThis is a page about uses for petroleum jelly. A soft paraffin-like product, commercially known as Vaseline, that can be helpful for many personal needs and around the house.

 

Shortening with Knife

Uses for ShorteningThis is a page about uses for shortening. Not only is this fat used in baking, it can be helpful in a variety of other ways as a moisturizer and around the house.

 

rustic wood cabin

Living Without Modern AmenitiesThis is a page about living without modern amenities. More time will be used taking care of your basic needs when you simplify your lifestyle.

 

Green Dumpster

Dumpster Diving Tips and TricksThis is a page about dumpster diving tips and tricks. There can be treasures found in someone's waste, as long as you have permission to look.

 

Communal Sharing

Communal Sharing and SavingThis page is about communal sharing and saving. There are lots of ways to save money by sharing resources and things with friends or neighbors. It can be done quite easily with some thoughtful planning and consideration.

 

wood toolbox

Pioneer SolutionismThis page is about pioneer solutionism. You can save money by using something you already own for a new purpose.

 

A woman holding a help sign.

Finding Temporary Financial Assistance and...This page is about finding temporary financial assistance and housing. There are times when people really need some help.

 

A family playing in a sprinkler.

Cheap Ways to Beat the HeatThis page contains cheap ways to beat the heat. Try some ways to cool your temperatures and your budget as well.

 

A mom shopping at the grocery store.

Making Ends MeetThis is a page about making ends meet. Hard economic times or personal difficulties can make it financially difficult to meet your or your family's needs.

 

Fanning Colorful Paper

Saving Money on PaperThis is a page about saving money on paper. If you look around your house or office you can see the many ways paper is used on a daily basis. This high volume usage can be costly. With some creativity you can devise ways to save money on paper.

 

A woman clipping coupons for the first time.

Starting to Live Frugally?This page is about starting to live frugally. It's never too late to begin saving money and reusing what you may have trashed in the past.

 

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An older woman holding a piggy bank and giving a thumbs up.

Living Better With LessThis is a page about living better with less. Whether by choice or financial circumstance, we are sometimes required to make do with less. Surprisingly, this change in life style can be a very good thing.

 

Travel Mugs

Saving Money on Travel MugsThis page is about saving money on travel mugs. Buying an inexpensive reusable cup can save you money on your beverage.

 

Nail Polish Bottle

Uses for Nail PolishThis page is about uses for nail polish. Fingernail enamel can be useful for many other things.

 

Cell Phone Batteries

Saving Money on Cell Phone BatteriesThis is a page about saving money on cell phone batteries. Replacing the battery in your cell phone can be costly.

 

Putting Money in Change Purse

Living a Frugal LifestyleThis is a page about living a frugal lifestyle. Frugality in your life may be a choice or a way of life made necessary by financial circumstances.

 

a tent made from flat sheets

Uses for Flat SheetsThis is a page about uses for flat sheets. Sheets are not just for bedding, they can be repurposed in a variety of clever ways.

 

Computer Mouse and Survey

Earning Income from Online SurveysThis page is about earning income for online surveys. It is important to be careful when considering earning extra money with this kind of activity.

 

Loose Change on White Background

Finding Loose ChangeThis page is about finding loose change. It can be a bonus to your savings to recover loose change.

 

Saving Money in Piggy Bank

Living Within Your MeansThis is a page about living within your means. Fewer financial concerns can actually allow you to live a joyful life, with less.

 

Postage Stamp

Saving Money on Postage StampsThis is a page about saving money on postage stamps. It seems like the cost of postage is constantly going up.

 

Single Income Mom

Single Income LivingThis page is about single income living. When living on one wage earner's income, it can be a challenge to live within your means.

 

Getting More Life from Batteries

Getting More Life from BatteriesThis page is about getting more life from batteries. With so many household and personal gadgets requiring batteries, there are ways to save money and the charge.

 

Money Being Cinched by Measuring Tape

Living on a Tight BudgetThis is a page about living on a tight budget. More and more of us are trying to make ends meet on a tight budget.

 

Frugal Living Advice

Frugal Living AdviceReading advice from others who live a frugal lifestyle can be helpful in developing one of your own. This page contains frugal living advice.

 

Piggy Bank Surrounded by Money

Frugal Living SayingsSometimes a saying or quote can help set a course or keep you on task, even when it becomes difficult or discouraging. This page contains frugal living sayings.

 

Depression Era Bank

Frugal Living Lessons from the Great DepressionThis is a page about frugal living lessons from the Great Depression. There are many useful lessons that can be learned from how people lived during the Great Depression.

 

bartering hand shake

Bartering for Goods and ServicesThis is a page about bartering for goods and services. Bartering can be a great way to get the most out of things you own, make or services you can provide. Bartering also keeps the value of those goods and services in your local community.

 

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