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Free Reusable Shopping Bags

Using reusable shopping bags make sense (and cents). Here is how you can get some without paying the $5 to $10 price tags typical of most reusable bags. First of all, why should you bother with reusable bags from a FRUGAL standpoint (we know that it is a good eco-friendly practice). Does it save money. Yes, of course. Most stores offer some sort of incentive to you when you bring your own bags. From cents off of your bill to contest entries to free gifts, reusable bags can bring you some material rewards. Aldi’s, an inexpensive grocery store will actually … Continue reading →

Benefit from Plastic Grocery Bags

Want to benefit by saving or even earning money with all of those plastic grocery bags? Read on to learn some tips and tricks that will keep your household frugal. The next time someone at the grocery store asks you if you want “paper or plastic,” go ahead and opt for the plastic. Paper bags may be wonderful for art projects and storing items you are giving away or donating, but plastic bags have a lot of uses. And, if your grocery stores are like mine, then tend to double up the bags, so you have twice as many when … Continue reading →

The Well Stocked Diaper Bag

A well stocked diaper bag can make everyone happy. Never underestimate the power of a well packed diaper bag. It can prevent meltdowns, embarrassment, and stress. All too often we think of diaper bags and automatically limit their use to diapers (or bottles, depending on the baby’s age), but a diaper bag can be so much more. It should be an emergency kit for both mom and baby. Here is a sample list of things you might want to add to your diaper bag. To conserve space, use travel size containers. Snacks for mom & baby. The key phrase here … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Month in Review: June 2008

What a happy month is June, filled with the renewal of spring and the promise of summer. In the last month, we have shared so many ideas for frugal living and saving money. This past month has seen some pretty big increases in food, gas and other items (look for an upcoming post about strawberries increasing more than 100 percent). Now more than ever, it is important to save money where we can. This is why I decided to do a month in review. June 2nd Frugal Living Review: May 26th Through June 1st Garage sale shopping has got to … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: February 4th Through February 10th

From storing apples and using alternatives to expensive “green bags” to saving money at work, this past week has some very interesting articles. Here is the Frugal Living week in review for February 4th through February 10th. February 4th Do You Need “Green Bags?” Have you seen those new “green bags?” So far, I’ve seen them only on commercials and info-mercials. They are plastic bags that are meant for keeping produce fresh. The bags appear to be made of a lightweight plastic and are tinted green. In the commercial, the smiling lady offers examples of fruits and vegetables that have … Continue reading →

Reuse Review: Items from The Kitchen

Most of the time, the kitchen really seems to be the functional heart of the home. There is generally a lot of ongoing activity in a kitchen. This makes for plenty of opportunity to reuse items that otherwise might be thrown away. You can also repurpose a lot of kitchen items for other functions as needed. I think you will like the following articles. They focus on some creative ways to use everyday items you might find in the kitchen. Real Storage Solutions Using Egg Cartons Unless your are a homesteader, you probably have an almost endless supply of egg … Continue reading →

New Uses for Old CDs and DVDs

Cds and DVDs seems to be everywhere in our household. We constantly get them from so many sources. Many are mailed to us, to encourage us to sign up for internet services or preview some great new gadget. We received a CD when we bought house paint, and another in our box of light bulbs. The are CDs slipped into bags when we buy greeting cards, and others when we visit a local fair. Major appliances now come with their own DVDs that explain how to use them. It is getting pretty ridiculous. But can anything be done with these … Continue reading →

New Uses for Old VHS Cases

We are slowly in the process of getting through our many VHS movies. Over the years, we’ve picked up quite a few of them from thrift stores and yard sales. Friends have given us their VHS tapes when they have upgraded to DVD because they knew that we would use them. We were one of the last hold outs in purchasing a DVD player. Some of the movies are starting to wear out and are so loved that we will have to attain the DVD versions. Others have been watched a few times but are not worthy of precious space … Continue reading →

New Uses for Old Inflatable Toys

Now that summer is here and in full swing, you are probably raiding your garage, closets, attics, shred and wherever else you store your summer swim toys. You know the types of toys I am talking about? Those inflatable tubes, mats, beds, dolphins, snakes, water wings, beach balls, etc. And chances are, when you go to blow them back up, at least a few will be flat as a pancake and unable to be used. Maybe the toys were split at the seams near the end of last summer, got thrown into storage and forgotten about. or maybe they got … Continue reading →

More Using Diaper Boxes

In a previous article, Using Diaper Boxes, I talked about some great uses for these boxes in the garage and on our porch. Now I’ll cover even more uses for these handy boxes. What are diaper boxes? They are the large, sturdy boxes that you get when you purchase your baby diapers in bulk. Bulk diapers can be purchased, usually, at a warehouse store or even at some baby stores, such as Babies R Us. I find that purchasing diapers in bulk really saves money. And to save even more, I take advantage of the boxes in which the diapers … Continue reading →