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Neighborhood Sharing Programs

Have you ever watched a ‘50s or ‘60s television show and been amazed that the neighbors know each other so well? It seems like today, we know the people that live right beside us less and less. And I am one of the guilty. There are a few people in our neighborhood that we are friendly with, but there are still others that I wave at, but I don’t know their names. So wouldn’t it be great if there was a green way to get to know your neighbors? I am going to tell you of such a way. Think … Continue reading →

Being Frugal Is A Way Of Life – New FL Blogger Intro

Finally, I’m writing my Frugal Living introduction post. Better late than never, I always say. I wanted to say hello to my fellow FL living blogger Mary Ann Romans, and all of Families.com new bloggers. Since starting with this website about a month ago I’ve been having a lot of fun writing in my various topics. Being able to share and learn is a wonderful thing. As the title of my blog today states, being frugal truly is a way of life, not just one area of it. Many times someone may start out counting pennies in the area of … Continue reading →

Neighborhood Sharing is Frugal

Did you know that just by having neighbors you can save money? That is because when neighbors band together they can support each other in many endeavors, including saving money. Sharing your goods and services with your neighbors is a great way to build community, too. There are many ways to share resources. For example, you may want to join a bulk food store or a food co-op as a group. This will save you on the membership fees and allow you to get the savings from bulk purchases without anything going to waste. You can also share on equipment … Continue reading →

Frugal in the City

While I now live in a semi-rural part of Pennsylvania, the fact is that I am a city girl born and bread, uh bred. Many people think that is harder to be frugal in the city. They claim: In the city you can’t grow your own vegetables or can food. In the city the cost of living in higher. There is often no space to store stockpiled food or other items. You can’t hang laundry in the city. While those reasons may all be valid, there are many work around ideas to address them. For example, my mother hung every … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review for September 10-16, 2007

The weather changed drastically here over the past week, and we even had to pull out the fall clothing. It was fun, and I enjoy this weather because it means a much more comfortable outside experience. Plus, the fall and winter months seem to save us money, and I am on a mission to figure out why. Here is what we have been up to in the frugal living blog this week. Frugal Seasonal Clothing Switch This weekend is the weekend where we pull out the fall clothing and pack away the tank tops and flip flops. It is always … Continue reading →

Selling Our House Is Not Frugal! (1)

Ah the adventures of selling our house. From last minute (literally) showings to offers that come with shady financing, it has been an interesting ride. One thing that has a frugal-minded person like me panicking is all of the money we are spending to keep the house perfect and ready for showing to potential buyers. That is something I didn’t quite anticipate fully. Why am I sharing all of this? Partly it is to vent my little frugal heart, and partly it is to show you how having a perfect-looking house, all of the time, costs money. Here are some … Continue reading →

My Best Use It Up Ideas

Extend the life of common household consumables, from laundry detergent to cleaning wipes with my best use it up ideas. You’ll save more, spend less and have fewer trips to the grocery store. Cleaning Wipes/Baby Wipes It is inevitable that once you use that last wipe up, you still have a nice little pile of cleaning solution left in the container. Take advantage of the extra cleaner to get another five or six wipes, more cleaning than you expected. Simply detach a few paper towels and put them in the solution where they will soak it up and be as … Continue reading →

Strategies for Saving Water

Summer will soon be here, and it is a good idea to start getting your water saving strategies in place. This way, you will not only be saving money, but you’ll also be saving the planet. For example, you can save $37 a year just by fixing little leaks around the house or a whopping $271 if you use a low-flow shower head and keep showers to only 10 minutes. These figures are direct from the Environmental Protection Agency, and they reflect national savings for a family of four. So, what are some other ways to save on water, and … Continue reading →

Give Yourself a Break

You’ve been doing everything you can to live a frugal lifestyle, spending less or nothing at all on the things that you need, letting go of the things that you might want and putting in the effort to find new ways to save your hard earned money. Well, now I am about to say it: It is time to give yourself a break. Letting go and indulging a bit is good for your finances ultimately because it helps you avoid the frugal fatigue that might otherwise set in. Having a little bit of planned indulgence, or a small break from … Continue reading →

How to Save on Lighting Costs

With the cooler weather and shorter days approaching, you will naturally find yourself using your lights more. There are two main reasons for this. The first is that the days are getting shorter, giving you less daylight hours to work and play. Daylight savings may help a little bit with this, unless you tend to work in the mornings, like I do. The second is that during the cooler weather, you’ll probably find yourself staying indoors more often than not, and this needing more light. Putting a good plan together now will save you money on your lighting costs this … Continue reading →