Welcome to my new regular segment I call “Feelin’ Frugal.” Whenever a post contains “Feelin’ Frugal” you can expect to read about simple (and sometimes silly) ways that I strive to be frugal. I am certainly a tight-wad, but I’m also environmentally conscious. I frequently find that those two mindsets over lap quite a bit. …
I am so excited about the summer reading programs at my local library. My library (and probably most libraries) have summer programs for children and adults. I signed Grace up for the children’s program under the “non-reader” category. 🙂 All I have to do is read her 30 books, write down the titles and turn in…
Hands down, using your local library has to be the best frugal tip out there. I am in love with my local library these days. Here is why: Everything is FREE! You can’t get much better than free! It doesn’t matter what you borrow or use, there is simply no charge! Computer & internet use? …
Email, cell phones and Facebook have truly changed the way that we communicate. It is rare now to receive a written letter. I hardly ever receive anything personal in the mail unless it is my birthday or my hand-written-letter-loving friend Michelle surprises me. Sadly, that means that bills and junk mail are what fills up most mail boxes these…
The summer of 2008 I became obsessed with using coupons, going to CVS and saving TONS of money. Over the course of 6 months I saved nearly $400 by taking advantage of CVS sales, coupons and their Extra Care Bucks program. I know how much I saved because I was so obsessed that I created…
My wonderful sister, Amy, filled me in on a great tip: Now is the time to buy ham! According to Amy, every year around Christmas and Easter hams are discounted. Plus there is a coupon for ham in the Sunday paper. So now is an excellent time to buy ham! Amy buys a ham, cuts…