Recently, I’ve been trying to use up all of the different items that I have at home before I purchase any more. In doing this, I realized that I have a lot of essential oils. So, I’ve been exploring different ways to use essential oils in my home. What Does It Mean to Spend Out? […]
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Frugal Ways To Save On Food
This week I am all about dieting and saving money on food costs. I can admit I eat out way too much and spend more than $500 a month doing so. This month I am curbing those habits and getting healthy. That means not only exercising, but finding frugal ways to save on food. Here’s […]
7 Excellent Free Alternatives for Paid Software
These past few years, both Adobe and Microsoft have adopted an all-or-nothing model in their software selections. Instead of purchasing the software in-store, these services are all cloud-based and require a monthly subscription to access their tools. With Photoshop and Microsoft Word being some of the biggest commonly-used software in history, you may be feeling […]
Favorite Frugal Living Quotes
I always find quotes inspirational. Sure, sometimes they’re a bit cheesy. However, sometimes they really stop me in my tracks and make me think about things with a fresh perspective. This can keep me on track with my goals and aligned with my values. So, with that in mind, here are some of my favorite […]
How To Protect Your Travel Plans
We are going into a busy travel season. A lot of students are coming up on their spring break, and people are ready to get out of the house. Couple that with rising fuel costs, and you’ve got a serious issue on your hands. Right now, if you plan on traveling by air, ticket prices […]
5 Treats I Should Probably Stop Spending Money On
I’m trying really hard to figure out how to lower my expenses. As I’ve explained before when sharing my budget with you, I typically tend to look at how to reduce my big expenses. For example, I spend a fortune on food, which I have been cutting back on. However, there are smaller treats that […]
Frugal Dollar Tree Finds
Have you all been to Dollar Tree lately? I know they have gone up on prices, but the upcharge hasn’t deterred me from shopping there. Honestly some of the stuff they have in stock you couldn’t get anywhere else for $1.25. I will probably always venture inside the store to see what they have. This […]
20 Tips for a Zero Waste Life
Recently I’ve been reading Anita Vandyke’s book “A Zero Waste Life in Thirty Days.” It suggests that you can reduce your waste by 80% using the tips in the book. However, it also offers realistic alternatives for people who want to reduce waste but aren’t going to hit those zero waste levels quite, yet. Reducing […]
Things I Got Cheap This Week
I know you guys love a good freebie. For this week, I’ve been scouring the web to see what I can get for the low. I found a few interesting and discounted deals, but I also got some freebies. Here are the things I got cheap this week. Shay HuntleyShatel Huntley has a Bachelor’s degree […]
Things I Do To Stay Frugal
I would say I am in the lower end of the middle class, but I do very well for myself. I can travel the world, drive a decent car, have a nice home, and eat out every day if I want to. Those are the things that matter to me. With that being said, there […]