Frugal Living

I went grocery shopping tonight on my way home from work and once again was reminded of the value of using the unit pricing boxes on the shelf price tags.   I have talked about this before, but . . . One item, I think it was a can of whipped cream for hot chocolates (doesn't really matter about the what-- it's the how much . . . ), presented me with a choice the sale item a smaller can or the larger item at regular price . . . thing is when I compared unit prices, the regular priced item...Read Full Story

Written by Clair Schwan on February 3, 2012 - 0 Comments Categories: Revisited Posts , Simple Living Welcome to another visit to our archive to resurface articles from our writing team. Today let’s focus on the theme of simple living. It seems that life has a way of getting complicated all on its own, so simple living has a particular appeal to many of us. If we simplify our lives, it allows us to focus better on those things we deem important. If there is anything I’ve learned...Read Full Story

This is a call for posts fo the February Thrifty Families Blog Carnival, which is to be held at my other blog Family Budgeting  on  February 7th.  All you need to do is send in a post (on making or saving money, thriftiness, upcyling. recycling or living frugally) you have written on your blog to Becky@family-budgeting.co.uk with Thrifty Blog Carnival in the subject header by 6pm on Sunday 5th. Each month across many blogs the subject of making money, saving money, living frugally and...Read Full Story

This is a call for posts fo the February Thrifty Families Blog Carnival, which is to be held at my other blog Family Budgeting  on  February 7th.  All you need to do is send in a post (on making or saving money, thriftiness, upcyling. recycling or living frugally) you have written on your blog to Becky@family-budgeting.co.uk with Thrifty Blog Carnival in the subject header by 6pm on Sunday 5th. Each month across many blogs the subject of making money, saving money, living frugally and...Read Full Story

Last night we had a craving for Philly-style cheesesteak sandwiches.   I did the run to the supermarket, and secured the needed items.  Once again, I got another example of unit pricing discrepancies . . . The seven pack of Steak'ums was actually $2 cheaper by the unit, than the 16 pack.   One would think that the larger, economy size would be less expensive-- not so.  I am beginning to think this pricing scenario and others like it that  I have discovered, are by design.  A design that...Read Full Story

Follow:  Stylelist-Home-Diy-Style , Video , Salvation Army , Thrift Stores , Goodwill , Secondhand Stores ,  Stylelist-Home-Diy , Thrift Store Shopping , Thrift Store Shopping Tips , What Are Thrift Stores Flickr photo by madcitycat If you want to get an extreme reaction from someone, mention thrift shopping. You’ll either get a “I would never do that!” or an “OMG! I love thrifting!” There seems to be very little in-between. Case in point: That article we ran a few weeks ago...Read Full Story

Written by Clair Schwan on January 27, 2012 - 0 Comments Categories: Revisited Posts , Using a Budget A household budget is something that all of us should have, whether we’re a household of one or a dozen. Sometimes it’s formal and in writing, and sometimes it’s simply in our head somewhere. If we’re having trouble with making ends meet or deciding what we can and can’t afford, a formal budget might be just the thing we need. Let’s see how others work with a budget. Our guide...Read Full Story

Retire Early and Frugally Here is an interesting perspective on frugal living that goes along with our mission to live frugally but still enjoy life and live well. One author of a frugal living blog describes frugal living as “to look at optimizing efficiency and utility – one will become frugal, rather than just do frugal things.” This blogger claims he spend about 75% less than the average person, and yet gains an equivalent level of satisfaction. One of things he mentions that...Read Full Story

Image via Wikipedia I save my bubble wrap from packages I receive and products I buy. In a pinch, I will buy a roll or two at the dollar store. It is great to use for many things. Here are just a few ideas: Do you love camping but hate the discomfort of a sleeping bag? Make it cozier with bubble wrap! Take a 12 foot piece, fold it in half and duct tape around all the edges. Slip it inside or place it under your sleeping bag for a better night's rest.  Use it as a cool and unusual wrapping...Read Full Story

Image via Wikipedia Do you have oily skin? Have you tried expensive, store-bought products that didn't really help, or caused irritation? Well, here is a gentle, natural facial cleanser, made with ingredients you already have in your kitchen that really works! The magic ingredients are  lemon, yogurt and cornmeal. Lemon with its astringent properties controls oil production. Yogurt soothes and hydrates the skin. Cornmeal buffs away dry skin cells that can cause blemishes. All you need to do...Read Full Story