Earlier in the summer I read an article by Frugal Girls on how to save money on swim diapers. The article suggested a couple of ways to save money, but one of them really stuck with me. They suggested washing your used disposable swim diapers and using them again. Really??? You can wash disposable swim diapers??? Yes! Yes you can!! One…
If you haven’t signed up for Swagbucks yet then you really truly should. You are missing out on one of the best sites that the internet has to offer. By signing up, I earn points (called swagbucks) by searching online just like how you would use Google. Then I can redeem my swagbucks for prizes. …
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…