If you’re like us, you’d rather not spend money this Memorial Day weekend. As far as I’m concerned, the holiday weekends are the worst times to go away or go to the beach or lake. Prices are over inflated and who wants to pay a fortune to stand in long lines anyway? You can […]
My five brothers and sisters and I are planning a retirement party for my Mom this year. We wanted to do something big so we can invite all of her friends and relatives, but most of us are also concerned about cost. There will be 50 to 100 people in attendance, and we’d like […]
My husband and I enjoy watching videos and DVDs on the weekends. It’s a nice frugal form of entertainment, and we get to spend some quality “just the two of us” time together after our son is in bed. Here’s the thing, we’re renovating and on a “no extras” budget.
Fortunately for us our local […]
Now that the weather is nice, my son and I will be having lots of picnics in the park. Keeping food and drinks cold can be a challenge, however. Especially on days like today when the temperature is in the mid-80’s. Here are a few of my favorite frugal tips for keeping the food and […]
If you’re like me, you’re a voracious reader. The problem is, books can be very expensive. Fortunately, there are so many places to find free or cheap books. Here are some of my favorites:
The Library – If you’re a book addict on a budget, you can’t do better than the library. The reading matter […]
Are you a cheap date? Would you like to be? There are plenty of ways for couples to enjoy a night out on the town, while spending little or no money. Here are a few:
Concerts in the Park – What better way to cap off a summer evening than a picnic dinner followed by […]
Summer is a time for vacations and fun, of beaches glistening with sand and surf, or days spent basking in the sun and getting a tan. From childhood all the way to the twilight years, summer is something to be looked forward to. Summer, however, is also a time to dread if you wish to […]
Here are more tips for the Party Planning Money Saving Tips Series.
Improvise with Style and Consistency
This is the very first step to be able to survive a major event without causing major holes on your budget. Improvise what you can but make sure that it all falls within the bounds of a good theme. The […]
If you are a fan of professional football games, here are some guidelines that would save you some bucks:
1. In buying tickets, make sure that you buy from clubs that offer several monthly installments. This is in case you do not have the money to pay in cash but is still aching to go to the […]
1. Solar Calculator—as long as the sun exists, so does your calculator. No batteries needed!
2. Compact Fluorescent Lights—it’s a long known fact that they consume less electricity when compared to incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps.
3. Highly Efficient Washing Machines—they double the workload while cutting down on costs.
4. Filtered Water Bottles—instead of buying your usual bottled water, you can opt […]
Living Frugally in the Modern World
Written by Jennifer Chait [email], and Katelyn Thomas [email] for b5media.
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