Welcome to Frugal Photo Friday! This month I am partnering with Crystal, from Money Saving Mom. Each Friday we are sharing pictures of simple ways that we save money. This week I’m sharing how having a “gift box” saves money. Hidden away in a closet is this fabulous box of fun. It is a collection of items just waiting…
I try not to spend a lot of money. Sometimes that is because I enjoy being frugal. Sometimes that is because my checkbook tells me that I need to be frugal. A lot of the ways I save money seem pretty simple and boring to me. Yet those simple and boring things can really add up. It…
This frugal chick has a hard time passing on a good deal, but I’m slowly realizing that free stuff can become a burden. It takes up space in my home and eventually I need to use it, pitch it, sell it, or store it. A good friend of mine is going overseas for full time…
The next time you fire up the grill, add some extra chicken breasts that you can use later in the week for any of these simple dishes. It will save some time in the kitchen and money in your pockets. Plus they will help you stay cool since most of them don’t require the oven….
I avoid using character themed bedding for my kids, but my sister-in-law always buys themed bedding. This post is all about the nitty-gritty of our different decisions. I avoid character themed bedding to save money. Children will outgrow their preferences before they wear out the sheets. Kids can flip-flop between their latest obsessions constantly. By using a generic bedding set I don’t…
I save money by cutting my magic erasers, scrubbing pads, and sponges in half. This is a simple tip, but it goes along with the fundamental frugal rule: only use what you truly need. Things like magic erasers, scrubbing pads, and sponges often get gross before they get worn out. They also usually come in a sizer bigger…