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Finding Things To Do

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Ivy is spending the weekend with me. It’s been a while since Hailey was three but I still remember some of the fun stuff to do for little ones. We went downtown to the Children’s Museum and to play in the fountains at the mall. They were having a children’s street fair so there was a ton to do. It made me remember trying to find things for Hailey to do that were free, or very inexpensive. When I was first divorced money was really tight but I didn’t want Hailey to miss out on all the fun so I … Continue reading →

Finding Frugal Furniture

Traditional methods of furnishing a home can get quite expensive. But of course, it doesn’t have to be that way. Fall is a great time to start thinking about furnishing your home, and you may find some great deals out there, as people are ready to nest down for the winter. Here are some place to find frugal furniture. Craigslist. I recently found a Pottery Barn piece that was current and practically new. I had been admiring it in the catalog. The original retail price was $120 plus shipping. The poster wanted $50 total. Freecycle. This is hit or miss, … Continue reading →

Finding Free Stuff Events

Earlier today, I talked about free stuff events, and how wonderful they can be. I also talked about the etiquette involved when attending one. If you missed that earlier article, click here: Free Stuff Events. Now, I’ll talk about how to find these events. The best way to learn about free stuff events is by word of mouth. Let everyone that you know that you are interested in yard sales and free events. Very often, someone you know knows of an event coming up that is being hosted. Who hosts these types of events? Very often they are held by … Continue reading →

Free Stuff Events

Have you ever been to a free stuff event? It is very much like a yard sale, except that everything being offered is free. That is right, nothing costs a thing. Free sales are wonderful events. You can find some great items that are wanted and needed. I have seen free stuff events that give away everything from household goods to children’s clothing, from tools to books. If you are lucky enough to find one of these events, be sure to take advantage of it. I’ll give you some advice on the etiquette involved in a free stuff event, as … Continue reading →

Find Coupons In the New Times

There are a lot of coupons to be found in the New Times. I’ve been reading this free newspaper for years, and this is the first time I noticed the coupons. To get these coupons, you actually have to go pick up a copy of the newspaper, because they do not appear on the website. New Times is a free newspaper that puts out a brand new edition every week, on Thursdays. It is a local newspaper for the county of San Luis Obispo, in California. Read articles about local news events that include both information and commentary. You can … Continue reading →

Setting the Goal of Always Getting Used

Is the goal of getting everything used a great goal to set or am I setting myself up for the impossible? You decide. While I’ve always tried to get as much stuff used as possible, I admit that I still buy far too many new things. All of those new purchased really add up. So, I’m challenging myself and our family to set the goal of always getting things used. It isn’t an easy goal, and of course there will have to be some exceptions. I really can’t see a way (nor do I want to see one) of buying … Continue reading →

Frugal At Home: Lancaster Trip

I have to say that I am enjoying a frugal day today after last week’s shopping spree. Yes, we do spend money just like everyone else, even though we try to be careful. Last weekend, we headed to Lancaster County, which is just a short drive from our home. We had dinner at our favorite family style Amish all-you-can eat restaurant (expensive) and balanced that with bringing lunch with us. We also played some miniature golf, a favorite of my eldest son. Normally, it might have cost us $25, but we got away with only spending $5. That is because … 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: May 5th Through May 11th

Catch up on the latest tips and advice for frugal living! May 5th Frugal Cinco de Mayo Want to have a fun way to celebrate the day without spending a lot of money? Here are some fun ideas that you can use to celebrate today, Cinco de Mayo. Frugal Burgers The pleasant weather outside brings lots of great spring and summer food, especially food cooked on the grill. One of the favorite types of grill food is the hamburger. It used to be that hamburger in itself was frugal, but that is no longer the case. Exotic ingredients and fixings, … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: Nov. 26 – Dec. 2

Thanksgiving has come and gone and we have moved right into winter and Christmas. Here are this week’s articles at a glance: Remove Musty Smells Do you have some old furniture that has been stored too long in a basement or garage? It happens to the best of us… Household Germs: Try this Hand-washing Test Are you sure your hands are really clean? Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Some environmentally friendly ideas instead of wasted packing materials… More Ways to Recycle for the Holidays More ways to use stuff you already have around the house… Fighting Soap Scum Who doesn’t … Continue reading →