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Frugal Furniture Made from Books

I just came across a cool article about tables make from books. I have always wondered about ways to make something out of nothing. I have explored furniture made from pizza and delivery boxes but somehow it never looked sturdy or sanitary. They do serve as good supports for temporary bookshelves though. I’ve looked at furniture made from plastic or wood crates as well too, but it’s just appeal to anyone over 21. (You can use them as the base of a bed though without anyone ever knowing they are under there. Just make a platform out of the plastic … Continue reading →

Frugal is: Living in Your Van to Save College Costs

I hear about people living in their vehicles all the time, generally because they are down on their luck. Even famous people have been known to live in their cars during hard time,like Jewel and Tyler Perry, for example. Just two years ago Ken Ilgunas was called a crybaby for an article he wrote in the Buffalo News Opinion Column as he complained about being a college graduate and living at home. Here is an excerpt of the column he wrote: “Desperate times called for desperate measures, and I had no intention of living in a society that was as … Continue reading →

Perfect Time to Freshen Your Teen’s Room Decor

(cc) image by flickr member Posh Living LLC I love this time of year! The is the best time to decorate your teens, and your pre-teens bedrooms. What makes this time of year so special? All of the Back to school i.e. back to college gear is in the stores. For the past 6 months or so we have been looking to create a window seat area in my daughter’s room for reading and getting some sun. We didn’t want to do a built in window seat because young girls are so fickle and will want to re-organize the room … Continue reading →

Spruce Up Bedroom Furniture

If you want to add a little bit of perk to your otherwise functional bedroom furniture, then you may like these ideas. They don’t cost much at all, and yet they add just the right amount of impact. If you have a tall armoire or other piece if furniture with doors, you can add a touch of color and or pattern by adding wallpaper or contact paper to the interior walls and doors. When you open the doors, you’ll see a great bit of design that doesn’t overwhelm the room as it might if the paper were on the outside … Continue reading →

Teens Are Getting Frugal

Being frugal is a good thing, no matter what your age. But teens can have a hard time of it, just because of all of the peer pressure to fit in, be cool and have the best “stuff.” With sweet 16 parties costing more than weddings, and celebrity idols sporting seasonal accessories that cost more than a small house, it can be hard for a teen to save money. Teen spending is usually the last to go in a tough economy. Teens have more disposable income, thanks to money given by parents and part time jobs that yield income without … Continue reading →

Planning Your Frugal Summer Travel

I know that we just reached spring, but summer won’t be far behind. And now is a perfect time to start planning your summer vacation. With the economy the way it is, many people will be choosing to stay home this year. That is great for you, because being frugal, you’ll still be able to “afford” a nice summer vacation, and everything will be less crowded. Here are some tips to help you plan your frugal summer travel. Try your hand at home sharing. You basically trade homes with another family. Each of you gets free lodging in a new … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review for August 12th-19th, 2007

Today’s families are always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to save money. With the help of the Frugal Living blog, every family should be able to find ways to save money and articles and ideas for stretching their budget. Here is a great review of the articles in the frugal living blog just in case you missed any. Fun and Frugal Uses for Leftover Balloons My son’s birthday was on Friday, and of course we had balloons. I use balloons a lot around my house in various ways, and until I was reminded this weekend, I almost … Continue reading →

The Frugal Dorm Room

Back to school is around the corner and big kids are getting ready to head off to college. It seems that the list of stuff they need is enormous, isn’t it? Your wallet might be hurting just about now (and I’m not even talking about the tuition!) So, it is nice when you can put your frugal hat on and get creative, especially when it comes to sprucing up the dorm room itself. There are plenty of great ideas out there for furniture and decoration that will make a nice comfy home away from home for your college student. An … Continue reading →

Money Saving Idea: Throw a College Trunk Party

A college trunk party can help your student gather all of the items that he or she will need for college, keep you on budget and give everyone a reason to celebrate the milestone of going into higher learning. Friends and relatives enjoy college trunk parties, because it gives them a chance to wish their student well, all while giving them a tangible way to help during this exciting milestone. At a trunk party, guests celebrate and bring gifts that a college student might need, such as gas cards, bedding, school supplies, dorm decor, etc. First, purchase a large college … Continue reading →

The Whiteboards

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A pair of white surfaces that erase easily and can temporarily hold some form of analogue data for a period of time. Simple enough. They are reusable and don’t take up more space than they already do. The information they hold can be likened to the days in grade school figuring out a math problem (long division like) on a piece of paper with a trusty #2 pencil. Or, a more likely scenario for those who read these posts, a small surface on the outside of your dorm room door where people leave notes, draw inappropriate pictures, or “accidentally” use … Continue reading →