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Your Child’s Art Stories

I admit that I am not a scrap booker. I take a lot of photos but then don’t do anything official with them, other than sharing a few on our family website or Facebook. Although I got several baby books with my first child, I managed to make just one single entry, the day that my son rolled over for the first time. Still, I do like to collect my children’s artwork for posterity. I keep the very best pieces of art and donate the rest to the in-laws, because how could I possibly toss anything out that a child … Continue reading →

Frugal Spa at Home: Using Inexpensive Natural Solutions

A new spa opened up a couple of years ago near our home. I have to tell you that whenever I go in to get my hair cut in the salon part of the building I always have to wonder about how wonderful it would be to get a spa treatment. I even flip through the options book. But with treatments ranging from $90 to $3,000, the spa is not compatible with frugal living. So you can imagine how delighted I was to see some suggestions for spa treatments at home using natural materials. While the focus of the article … Continue reading →

Single Parenting: Look In the Mirror (For Single Moms Only)

Single parenting takes its toll on us. Hey, we cannot help it, or can we? Take a good look in the mirror. Do not get too close, however. We have to cut ourselves some slack, you know. You probably look tired and worn out and rightly so. If you think that there is nothing that you can do about it, you are wrong. Allowing yourself to become disheveled and dumpy will only drag you down even more. First of all, you have to find a quiet time to do this. Maybe when the kids go to sleep? Okay, if that … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Stuff and Save

If 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. Plus, it is nice knowing that you don’t have to rely on expensive commercial products if you don’t want to do so. Check out this round up of “Make Your Own” articles. Try one recipe or instructions, or try them all! Frugal Food: Make Your Own Granola Bars? Make Your Own Yogurt Make Your Own Fabric … Continue reading →

Frugal Teeth Whitening

Even though you are frugal, you want to look your best. Who doesn’t want a bright, white smile? But cosmetic dentistry can cost an average of $15,000 to $20,000 that is not covered by insurance, and even those home whitening kits can get expensive at $30 to $35 a pop, to be repeated every three months or more. If you aren’t blessed with perfectly white teeth or if you just want to improve your smile without getting a second job, consider some of these frugal alternatives to teeth whitening. While they may not give you instant results, they can add … Continue reading →

75 Things You Can Do to Save Money (2)

We are counting out 75 different things that you can do to be frugal and save money. Which ones are your favorites? If you missed the first part of this topic, click here: 75 Things You Can Do to Save Money. 42. Carpool. 43. Telecommute if you can or find a way to work from home. 44. Practice gas saving driving, such as keeping a steady pace under 55 mph. 45. Get rid of your gym membership and exercise outside or in your home. 46. Pay bills online. 47. Rent equipment with your neighbors and split the cost, such as … Continue reading →

National Donut (or Doughnut) Day!

Here is another one for the obscure holiday list. Actually, National Doughnut Day is a real holiday, and one that you can have fun with at home. You can even score some free donuts, too. Here is the real story behind the holiday, some ideas on how to celebrate it, and a list of places offering free donuts. In spite what you might think, National Doughnut Day did not start out as a promotion to advertise donuts. Instead its origins go back to World War I. During the war, Salvation Army volunteers provided doughnut to soldiers. The volunteers often cooked … Continue reading →

Spring Beauty Tips: Hair

The winter months can be hard on your hair. On cold days, you’re cramming your gorgeous locks underneath a hat or hood to stay warm. When you’re inside, forced-air heat is stripping the moisture from hair and skin. Now that spring is here, it’s time to rejuvenate your hair! These hair tips can help restore shine, bounce, body, and softness. Trim away split ends. Heat is rough on your hair, and you may find that you’ve got more split ends after the winter months. Schedule a trim with your hairdresser or ask a friend you trust to snip off the … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: February 18th Through February 24th

Did you know that you can make your own butter in a bread machine? I found that information out this week from one of our readers here in the Frugal Blog. Isn’t that amazing? Inspired by that bit, I did some research on an easy way to make your own yogurt. Both ideas will save you money. There were lots of other ideas too, last week. Check them out! February 18th Saving Money on Prescriptions Have you noticed how expensive prescriptions are getting these days? I’m not sure how anyone can really afford them. I keep saying it, but it … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Frugal Hot Oil Treatment

If you are old enough to remember the 80s, then you also remember the era of big, fluffy hair. I, unfortunately, was born with very straight, fine hair. This is something that can be an asset now, but it certainly wasn’t back then. Since that was the case, I have to admit, I had my hair permed once or twice in an effort to give it that classic 80s hairdo. Yeah, yeah, I know, that was so awful back then, wasn’t it? As a result of the perming, my nice soft hair dried out, so it needed some deep conditioning. … Continue reading →