Recent Frugal Blog | Conservation PostsFrugal Spa at Home: More Natural Solutionsby Mary Ann Romans04 Mar 2009 06:37 AMIf you want the spa look and the spa feel without the spa price, then read this series! I'll be sharing lots of great solutions that you can use for so much less than a visit to the spa. These solutions are all natural, so they are really great for you, too. Dealing with Limits in the Economyby Mary Ann Romans09 Feb 2009 07:51 AMMost of us are facing limits these days. From food prices that have soared, to layoffs, to declining stock prices, we are being forced to take a look at limiting the things we can have and the things we can do. Frugal Living: Have a Half Dayby Mary Ann Romans07 Jan 2009 07:44 AMChallenge yourself to only use half of everything in your regular routine today. Not only will you save, but it may teach you exactly what you need and don't need. Free Heat 2by Mary Ann Romans06 Jan 2009 08:55 AMDo you know all of the places to find free heat? From taking advantage of normal household tasks to building your own free heat machines, there are many ways to grab some free heat when you need it. Free Heatby Mary Ann Romans05 Jan 2009 01:34 PMHow many ways can you find free heat? Any free heat that you can find is heat that you save money with, and that is always a good thing. Here are some ideas of how you might be able to snatch some "free" heat. Getting Serious About Heat Conservation Part 2by Mary Ann Romans11 Nov 2008 07:35 AMThere are so many needs these days, and wants are definitely on the back burner. One way that the economy has affected us, even in our normally frugal living home is that some of our priorities are shifting. One of these priorities is to do some serious steps toward heat conservation. Getting Serious About Heat Conservationby Mary Ann Romans09 Nov 2008 07:14 AMWe've been practicing frugal living in our home actively for about eight years. Most of those years have involved a lot of lifestyle changes, from having three kids to moving to a larger home. Tooth Fairy Generous Despite the Economyby Mary Ann Romans22 Oct 2008 02:22 PMPractically everyone is looking toward frugal living in order to deal with the serious issues in our current economy. One entity, however, that is not tightening her belt is the tooth fairy. Spend Less on Home Heating 2by Mary Ann Romans07 Oct 2008 04:21 PMChilly mornings and nights are starting to occur here. I had vowed to not turn on the heat for at least another week, but when I returned from taking the kids to the park, I found that my husband had given in. He was working from home and doesn't have my stubborness for saving on home heating costs. Make Your Own Stuff and Saveby Mary Ann Romans09 Sep 2008 08:58 AMIf you want a great way to save money, try making your own items instead of purchasing them. From growing your own food and making your own mixes to creating your own laundry detergent and sanitizing wipes, there are so many ways to save. Recent Blog Comments BargainJunkie says... "For bringing new life to worn shoes, bags, and belts, my favorite tool is a black marker." |
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