Its summertime and travel is hot. After last year’s stay in place orders locked everyone inside their homes, people have been itching to get back out and see the world. While some destinations have fair rates, many travel destinations, plane tickets, and hotel rooms have skyrocketed out of control. If you are like me, you […]
Frugal Tips
Instances When Frugality Backfires
I pride myself on being frugal. It helps keep my bills low and my pockets full. I am always giving tips to my peers on how they can lead a more frugal life as well. Now when I say frugal, I do not mean cheap. I also do not mean living well below my means […]
Membership Stores That Offer One Time Pass
There are a lot of great membership stores that you might be interested in using to get great deals. However, you don’t want to sign up for a full membership before you know whether or not it’ll be worth it. So, it’s smart to look for membership stores that offer one time pass. That way […]
Reasons Why You Should Sign Up for Loyalty Cards
There are a lot of ways to save money. You can budget and shop with coupons. There are also promotional deals and rebates. While much of this is time-consuming, there’s one way to save that’s free and effortless. That way is store loyalty cards and rewards. It is one of my favorite ways to save. […]
How To Make the Most of Overripe Fruits
I’m the first to admit that I’m pretty bad about wasting food. I wish that I weren’t that way. After all, food waste is bad for the world as well as for the grocery budget. So, I’m working on that. If you want to learn along with me, then let’s chat about how to make […]
Cheap Movies For The Summer
It’s finally the summertime. Kids are out of school and ready to have a good time. While there are several fun vacations and activities for them to engage in, seldom are they cheap. If your looking to save a little bit of money, I’ve got a very frugal summertime activity that you and the kids […]
How To Get Free Postage Stamps
I know many of us do not mail letters, but there may come a time when we need to. When those times hit me, I’m never ready. Never mind finding an envelope, the hunt for stamps is gruesome. I never want to buy them because it’s inconvenient, and if I buy a book of stamps, […]
What Items Should Be in a Minimalist Grocery List?
Food costs usually make up a large percentage of a family’s budget. Therefore, if you can reduce your food spending, then you can save a lot of money. One key trick is to make (and stick to) a minimalist grocery list. Here’s what that’s all about. What Is a Minimalist Grocery List? The idea behind […]
Best Places To Get Memorial Day Party Supplies
It’s that time of year again. In just two weeks, we will be celebrating Memorial Day. I’m not sure what you all have planned, but it’s going to be a good day for me. I have time off from work, so I’ll start the day off by sleeping in. When I wake up in the […]
Is It Cheaper To Eat Plant Based?
A lot of people I know are trying to get healthy. Instead of opting for beef or pork, they are moving towards fish and turkey. The people that are trying to get super healthy are cutting out meat entirely and opting for plant-based products. The most popular of the plant-based options is the impossible burger. […]