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Recent Frugal Blog Posts

Closing Sales Aren't Always What They Seem

by Andrea Hermitt

06 Feb 2010 07:14 PM

I am in the market for new dining chairs. My old kitchen chairs were scratching the floor, so I moved my dining chairs into the kitchen and my teak kitchen chairs onto the deck. This left me looking for new dining chairs.

Is Angel Food Ministries a Good Frugal Choice

by Andrea Hermitt

05 Feb 2010 04:16 PM

I was recently turned onto Angel Food Ministries by someone who needed to stretch their food bill and found it a good deal. Angel Food Ministries distributes boxes of foods with a full week's menu valued at about $65.00 for $30.00.

Best Time for a Frugal Person to Remodel

by Andrea Hermitt

03 Feb 2010 06:56 PM

Well, I am back in my home after a 2 week remodel. Yes, frugal people remodel too. We just do it frugally.

The Many Uses for Ikea Bags

by Andrea Hermitt

31 Jan 2010 02:11 PM

If you know anything about me, you know I am a big fan of IKEA. IKEA is a great inexpensive place to go for accessories for the home and for the odd piece of furniture. I also think it is a great place to purchase Christmas presents.

Early Bird Specials Evolving

by Mary Ann Romans

30 Jan 2010 10:25 AM

When you think of the typical early bird special at a restaurant, you might think of retirees and older folk who can come in in for dinner at 4 or 5 p.m. and save 10 percent or more.

Frugal or downright wrong?

by Andrea Hermitt

29 Jan 2010 10:56 AM

There's a good reason many people frown on frugality. That is because a select few people with very bad habits, some criminal, have given it a bad name and ruined it for the rest. If you see yourself in any of these bad frugal habits, consider making a few changes.

Finding Winter Deals

by Mary Ann Romans

29 Jan 2010 07:40 AM

Timing is everything. Knowing when to buy something can save you a significant amount of money especially when you purchase more expensive, larger or higher-end items. Finding winter deals sometimes takes a little extra work, but it can be well worth it. The trick is pretty simple, though.

Advanced Thrift Store Tips

by Mary Ann Romans

28 Jan 2010 07:27 AM

By now you have figured out that shopping at thrift stores can really save you money. or maybe you have tried shopping the thrift stores and have been disappointed with selection or prices.

Giving It All Away

by Mary Ann Romans

27 Jan 2010 07:51 AM

One of the negative things that is sometimes associated with living a frugal lifestyle is the idea that frugally-minded people are also tightwads or stingy.

Cut the Cost of Your Window Treatments In Half

by Andrea Hermitt

26 Jan 2010 10:52 AM

I had my living room and dining room painted this weekend and realized that my old window treatments would not work.



Recent Blog Comments
 
Libby Pelham says...

"I've had friends use Angel Food Ministries and raved about it."

In Is Angel Food Ministries a Good Frugal Choice

Andrea Hermitt says...

"We live off early bird specials when vacationing!"

In Early Bird Specials Evolving


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