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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 →

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 →

Frugal Uses for Dawn Dishwashing Liquid

Dawn dishwashing liquid is a good value for the money. If you can stock up on it with coupons, even better. It lasts a long time and can be used for many different things around the house, from cleaning to first aid. No, I’m not being compensated for saying anything about Dawn. I’ve just come to rely on it for many uses around the home, substituting it for more expensive products. This keeps things frugal. You may be able to substitute other dishwashing liquids and save even more money, but I haven’t tested any others. If I can get the … Continue reading →

Save Money with a Toaster Oven

I think that every frugal home should have a toaster oven. I enjoy having ours and wouldn’t trade it. A toaster oven can really save money. Here is how. A basic toaster oven is not that expensive to purchase new. You can get one for as little as $30 during the holiday sales. More expensive ones way cost up to $300, but often aren’t necessary. I’ve also seen brand new toaster ovens in boxes at yard sales for as low as $5. They are a popular gift, but many times the owners don’t know what to do with them and … Continue reading →