Saving Money On FoodI know how hard it is to get the food budget under control. I
have made changes over time, some have worked well, some are
so-so.
Tips for a Frugal BookwormLove to read? Have you noticed the price printed on books these days? Yikes! Here are some tips to get great books for less.
It Can Be Cheaper to Grocery Shop DailyThrough the years, I've read at least one hundred different articles with tips and tricks on how to cut your grocery bill. With a large family, I've followed most of the advice at one time or another.
Saving Money on TravelTips and ideas for saving money on travel. My husband and I save our change all year and use that for our vacation travel. We love to take off in the car and just drive until we find some little town we can get a room in.
Saving Money on ComputersIt's tough to imagine life without a computer these days. Computers have become vital for banking, school work, and personal communications. They also act as an entertainment hub allowing videos, music, and games to be played.
Saving Money on ShippingWith the recent postal hikes, postage can be the breaking point for some people. For those who find themselves shipping items often, the point can be at hand. Whether you ship items for an on-line business, as part of your regular business, or to far away family members, there are ways to save on shipments.
Saving Money on FirewoodFrugal tips or ideas for getting firewood as suggested from the ThriftyFun community. You can cut wood in most Federal or State forests by paying a small permit fee. Advertise in the paper for free firewood needs. Offer to cut down logs on someone's property for the wood.
Saving Money on RiceTips for saving money on rice from the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas here.
Saving Money on OnionsTips for saving money on onions. I purchase onion sets in the spring, and push them into the soil in a small garden bed. If you stagger the planting, you can have fresh green onions any time you want.
Saving Money on Ice CreamTips for saving money on ice cream. Buy cheap vanilla ice cream in 5 gallon containers and then add your own toppings. You can get chocolate syrup or chop up candy bars that are on sale and make your own designer ice cream flavors.
Saving Money on PotatoesTips and ideas for saving money on Potatoes as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas below.
Saving Money on Summer FunSummer time is coming and gas prices are sky high. Here is advice from the ThriftyFun community to keep boredom at bay without spending much money. Do you have any tips for saving money on summer fun?
Saving Money on Summer TravelDo you have any tips for Saving Money on Summer Travel? If you stay at a hotel over the weekend you can usually get a half-priced room because business people stay there during the weekdays and not on weekends.
Saving Money at DisneylandTips and ideas for Saving Money at Disneyland. Bring water & snacks with you. They are very expensive on the premises.
Saving Money on HouseplantsTips and advice for saving money on houseplants as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Please share your ideas below.
Saving Money on ToysTips for saving money on toys as suggested by the ThriftyFun community.: The best money saving tip I have is - don't bring your kids to the toy store with you.
Saving Money on BeddingTips for Saving Money on Bedding as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Feel free to share your own ideas here.
Saving Money on Your Internet ConnectionTips for saving money on internet service as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Feel free to post your own ideas here.
Saving Money on PopcornTips for saving money on popcorn as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Buy the bulk popcorn kernels. Our local movie theater uses coconut oil, so if you can locate that, do.
Saving Money on Garbage BagsIdeas for saving money on trash bags as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Most people have several trash containers throughout their house: kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, office, etc.
Saving Money on Holiday TravelTips for saving money on holiday travel as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Make only one trip - one for Thanksgiving or one for Christmas; not both. Take turns traveling to see family: you travel one holiday. they travel to see you the other.
Saving Money on CheeseTips for Saving Money on Cheese. Post you ideas below. I buy shredded cheese at Costco. It costs $10 for 5 pounds, cheaper than buying a block of the same brand, and all the work is done.
Saving Money on Board GamesTips and ideas for saving money on board games as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Do you have any tips to share?
Health and Beauty for LessIn the days when soap was boring and bland, brands like Bath and Body Works were a refreshing break from the normal. Now, almost every brand has followed through with similar products from foaming pump soaps to body washes.
Saving Money on ChickenTips for saving money on chicken as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Post your ideas here.
Buying Produce In SeasonWhen you buy out of season, it costs you more money. When you buy in season and from your local food supplier, you are saving that money, you can buy more to freeze or can and you are helping your local economy.
Looking for Hidden RebatesWhen purchasing a large appliance, there is often a store or manufacturer's rebate attached. What many don't realize, however, is that there are more rebates waiting to be taken.
Good Reasons to Still Get a NewspaperWith the availability of online news, why pay for it to be delivered? I was surprised at how quickly I had an answer to this question. I would pay to have it delivered because I could turn the cost around, and ultimately get the hard copies of the newspaper for free.
Can Saving Water Save Electricity?After unplugging every gadget that wasn't being used, turning off every light that didn't need to burn, and replacing every appliance with an energy saving model, there still had to be an unseen way to save electricity. Saving water can save electricity as well.
Obsessed with CouponsTo say that I'm obsessed with extreme couponing is almost an understatement. What started as a special television program in January has become a weekly program, teaching viewers how to become extreme couponers who take home four carts of groceries for under $50.
Organizing Your Food StashLike Mr. McDuck, I have a horde of food stored in my basement. It's the rewards gained from "stocking up," but those rewards must be kept tidy because, unlike Scrooge McDuck, our food carries expiration dates.
Free Information About FreebiesSeveral websites gather all the free samples, coupons, and great offers. A few have a hidden agenda that makes their operation look a bit shady, but others are legitimate sites that are harmless free fun.
My Recent CVS SavingsI will start out by saying, use caution when CVSing its easy to get caught up and spend more than you planned! There prices are a bit high so use caution when comparing prices and make sure the extra bucks make up for it!
Avoid the Penny Auction ScamPenny auctions, you have probably seen banner ads in your browser and even commercials on TV. The auction prices sound too good to be true. That is because they are! It is a scam that could cost you more than buying the item directly.
Saving Money in Different CategoriesSome of the best ways I've personally saved some money has been through these things:
