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Frugal Living Week in Review: December 10th Through December 16th

This past week, we got back to the very practical, from cutting down on waste to stocking your pantry. And there are a few ideas for the holidays, too. Did you miss any of these informative articles? Here they are again in the Frugal Living Blog week in review for December 19th through December 16th. December 10th Ask and Ye Shall Receive Need something? Sure you can go out and spend money for it, but chances are that there is a way to get it for free, just by asking. Here is how. Inexpensive Gifts You Can Make Wow everyone … Continue reading →

Conquering Holiday Grocery Waste

Want to save almost $2,000 a year? Eliminate the bulk of your grocery waste. Here is how. In my earlier article, Conquering The Grocery Waste (1), I explained that most households waste 25 percent of their groceries. This waste is foodstuff that has gone bad or foodstuff that was purchased and then never used. In that first article, we talked about how produce is one of the biggest areas of waste and how we can make smarter choices to eliminate all of that money that ends up in the garbage can. Now, in this article, we will cover one of … Continue reading →

Conquering The Grocery Waste (1)

Recent studies estimate that Americans waste approximately 25 percent of their groceries instead of consuming them. If you factor in an average cost of $7,000 a year on groceries (this is the number for a household of three, so it will vary according to your location and family size), you get a waste of $1750 a year. That is money that is just going into the garbage! Think of what you could do with all of that money! You could donate it to charity; you could pay off bills; you could afford a vacation or maybe even give up a … Continue reading →

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 been in the bag and those that have not. The ones in the bag appear fresh and crisp, while the ones that aren’t in the bag are slimy, soft or moldy. Hmm, I thought. That could be something. Until I looked at the time … Continue reading →

Reducing the Refrigerator

In this day and age everything seems to be super sized. But, there are times when smaller is better. Here is how to replace that current refrigerator with a different system that will save you money. Refrigerators can really be energy hogs. If you are single, have a small family or don’t cook much, then a standard refrigerator is just a waste. My father is a good example. He lives alone and eats out most of the time, either at restaurants or in the homes of friends and family. Some times I try to convince him to take a bunch … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Garbage

You can greatly reduce the amount you spend on disposing of your garbage with some simple ideas. In the town we live in, garbage pick up is not part of the normal municipal service, so we are left to pay for our own garbage pick up service. Of course, there is only one company that comes to our area, so we are pretty much at their mercy. I think they know this. Just the other day, we found an envelope in our mailbox that was pre-stamped to make it easier to leave them a nice big cash tip. The neighbors … Continue reading →