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My green thumb is lacking, but growing my own garden vegetables is a low-cost way to get fresh, nutritious foods into my family’s diet. That’s why I rely on planting vegetables that are easy to grow. These veggies produce abundantly even though I’m no expert gardener, and they keep our plates piled high with fresh … Read more
When that puppy is begging you to take him or her home, it is hard to think about the multitude of responsibilities that goes along with it. Owning a new dog can sometimes be as costly as raising a kid. As an experienced pet owner, I have gone through enough experiences to know what kind … Read more
When funds are low, bartering can be a great way to get what you need, without spending money. Although bartering isn’t as used as widely today as it was in past generations, there are many frugal-minded people today who are taking advantage of a bartering system to exchange useful goods and services. We hope this … Read more
As frugal people, we are always looking for great buys. Bulk buying is a great way to save money. Sure, getting good deals takes time and planning, but if you make it a habit, you can afford quality products and lower your family’s monthly expenses. Why Buy in Bulk? Image source: money.howstuffworks.com Buying in bulk … Read more
Summer means biggest Memorial Day Sale and you can find a lot of discounted summer items from furnitures, grills, appliances, clothings, travel deals and more. Offers.com offers a great list of best Memorial Day deals and a few saving tips. Click the link below for details. Best Memorial Day Deals
Money. Can’t live without it, can’t stop thinking about it. But that doesn’t mean we have to be serious about it all the time. Here are some thoughts about money that crossed my mind this week. Did you have a happy childhood? FOMO is a real thing. Are you the right kind of budgeting expert? When … Read more
Sometimes in the produce aisle, my eyes are bigger than my stomach. More often than not, before I manage to eat everything, some of my purchases get too ripe, soft or wilted to enjoyably consume fresh. That’s when it’s time to transform expiring produce into something that will keep for weeks. Pop Them in the … Read more
I used to cook just one meal at a time, but as life got busier and busier, I realized that there was a better way. I discovered that I could save time in the kitchen by cooking food in large batches and popping them in the freezer. Here are seven ideas for cooking in bulk that … Read more
It’s just a couple of days before Mother’s Day, and in the hectic whirl of kids-work-chores, you forgot to get a gift! No time to shop around or do some DIY crafts? No worries! Check out this list of last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas from Marie Claire. Ranging from the practical to the whimsical, these beauty … Read more
In today’s world, many young adults graduate from college with absolutely no idea how to manage their money. It’s important that parents teach their kids about how to save, spend, give, budget, and invest. We can’t expect our children to learn these things without intentionally teaching them from an early age. In this ultimate guide, I … Read more