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Frugal Living Week in Review: January 7th Through January 13th

From freezer cooking to reusing our items, we have been working our way through the kitchen to save money. We’ve also thrown in a few other surprises. I’m so glad that the holiday spending is over, and we can get back to being really frugal. Here is the Frugal Living week in review for January 7th through January 13th. January 7th Even More Frugal Kitchen Tips Have you been following our frugal kitchen tips? They are great ideas for saving money in the busiest room in the house. I like to concentrate on this room, because I find that establishing … Continue reading →

Breadmaker Breakdown of Savings (2)

In the previous article, Breadmaker Breakdown of Savings (1), I started talking about a breadmaker can be a great small appliance for saving money. Making bread is fun and frugal, but there are also so many other foods that can be made in it. Sometimes this depends on the features that the breadmaker model has, but anything having to do with dough can usually be made in even the most basic models. Here is a continuing breakdown of the savings that you can expect when you use your breadmaker. These prices are based on what is in my area. You … Continue reading →

Breadmaker Breakdown of Savings (1)

Do you have a breadmaker? It can be one of the best small appliances in the arsenal for frugal living. You can save a ton by making your own bread. In the past, I have written how the breadmaker can greatly reduce your bread cost. Breadmakers aren’t just for bread, either. Even the basic models can make dough which can be turned into so many different goods that will provide your family with low cost meals. Fancier models can make jams, quick breads, and even deserts. You don’t have to spend a lot for a breadmaker. There are often plenty … Continue reading →

Tips for Slicing Homemade Bread

You know that I am a big advocate of making your own bread to save money (and eat healthier. Well, the other day, a reader of our blogs mentioned to me that she would love to have home made bread but thought that it was too much trouble. I suggested that she get a bread machine to make things easier. “Oh, it isn’t making the bread!” she said. “It is slicing the bread. The slices are always uneven or the bread gets squished or the slices are too big to use for sandwiches.” I was happy to hear this, because … Continue reading →

Stock up on Flour, Bread and Cereal Now While You Can

Here is a little bit of news that you can use. It is time to stock up on your flour and wheat as much as possible within your budget for the next few weeks. Whether you use wheat flour, all-purpose flour or bread flour, you’ll want to put by a good stockpile. This is because analysts are predicting record high prices for wheat and wheat products. One story in the news predicts that bread may go as high as $5 a loaf by the end of the year. While I’m not sure that bread prices will soar quite that high, … Continue reading →

How to Buy a Crockpot

Crockpots (slow cookers) are a favorite tool in a frugal home. Why? Crockpots allow you to put dinner together in the morning or even the night before and have it waiting for you when you are ready. This reduces the chance that you will either purchase expensive pre-frozen or pre-packaged meals for busy nights, or go out to eat. Some studies have shown that crockpots use less energy than does an oven or range, saving you money. Because of the cooking method, crockpots allow you to use less expensive cuts of meat, rendering them tender. There has been a surge … Continue reading →