Frugal Living Archives

Go Forth and Be Frugal!

The definition of frugal according to Dictionary.com… fru·gal 1. economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful. Synonyms: thrifty, chary, provident, careful, prudent, penny-wise, scrimping; miserly, Scotch, penny-pinching. Antonyms: wasteful, extravagant, spendthrift, prodigal, profligate. 2. entailing little expense; requiring few resources; meager; scanty: a frugal meal. Synonyms: scant, slim, sparing, skimpy. Antonyms: … Read more

7 Easy Ways To Save Money

With a mortgage, kids, cars and bills that just keep coming, you may wonder how you will ever make it until the end of the month without resorting to living on peanut butter and jelly until payday, let alone save money. Easy Ways to Save Money 1. Actually create a budget Maybe your never … Read more

4 Ways You Can Make Money Off Broken Everyday Items

Did you know that the average person has $2,000 of junk laying around? That means that you could be sitting on money that could help you pay bills, or just have some extra money. Now, even if some of your everyday items are broken, they are not worthless. You can easily earn some extra cash … Read more

Living Frugally: 6 Tips To Help You Pay Off Your Bills Before Expected

In a time where it’s considered normal to be buried under a mountain of debt, many people simply assume they’ll never be able to pay it off and try go about their lives regardless. Unfortunately, unpaid debts can haunt you for the rest of your life. If you’re feeling crushed under the amount of money … Read more

Getting Rid of Those Grays without Spending the Big Bucks

Gray hair happens to everyone at some point, whether they want it to or not. Some people get gray hair earlier than expected, while others are lucky enough to dodge the curse of gray hair until several decades later. In addition, while some people are comfortable with their graying locks, most people don’t like the … Read more

10 Unconventional Tips for Saving Money

10 slightly unconventional tips for saving money and living frugally. Some of them may be a tad silly, but I still hope you can put a few in practice. Happy saving! Warm up your house in the winter with your oven! After cooking, leave the oven doors open so the heat warms up the place … Read more

Money Saving Motivation!

I named my blog The Budget Diet because saving money is so much like dieting! Diets require effort. Saving money requires effort. Diets are successful when you change your eating habits. Saving money becomes easier when you change you spending habits. When we go on a diet, we give up some of our favorite foods … Read more

Make Your Own Gel Ice Packs

It’s back-to-school, back-to-sports and back-to-injuries! My daughter started cross-country last week, and on the third day she developed shin splints and needed ice them. Option #1: Ice cubes in a zip-top bag, wrapped in a towel – functional but melts fast! Option #2: Frozen peas – easy to shape. Option #3: Spend about $10 on … Read more

Top 4 Sites to Score Free Stuff

Who doesn’t enjoy scoring free stuff? While there are plenty of internet sites where consumers can find good deals on free stuff, sifting through all of them can be overwhelming. The free products and items an individual scores aren’t exactly free if the person has to spend hours searching for them. These sample sites are … Read more

Co-Ops: What are they and are they right for your family?

You may have heard the term Co-Op before but weren’t sure what it really meant. Often, the first thing people think of is farmers. You may have wondered also if it is a type of business. Let’s start with what a Co-Op is. A Co-Op (short for cooperative) is when a group of individuals or … Read more