Household Hints From Old Housewives

Actually, the title of this article is a little misleading. I came across a gem of a little book at my mother’s home the other day – “500 HOUSEHOLD HINTS by 500 HOUSEWIVES”. Published in 1926, it’s a compilation of cleaning and cooking tips for the 1920s housekeeper that is a looking glass into life during [...]

Fabulous Frugal Mother’s Day Gifts

Stuck for a buck with Mother’s Day around the corner? Don’t panic. That old adage about a gift from the heart really does ring true when it comes to Mom. Give it a little thought, mix in a little effort and and make Mom’s day.
Memory Box or Scrapbook. Gather up the photos, kids’ artwork, school [...]

Wanna Cheap Date For Valentine’s?

So you’re broke! Doesn’t mean you can’t still do something special for your Valentine to show how much you care.
Here are some ideas for a cheap, but romantic, date:
1.    Nothing wrong with going for a walk. Just make it somewhere special – a place with a view, somewhere that brings happy memories, go window shopping [...]

Five Quick Tips to Save Big Bucks Now

Right now your utility bills are probably rising as fast as the temperature is falling. So here’s a reminder of five of the quickest ways to reduce some of the financial pain.
1. Adjust the thermostat.
This is one of the biggest simple saves you can realize. Each one-degree adjustment for a four-hour period reduces your [...]

So You Want To Know How To Save Money

I have to tell you, I’m lousy at budget planning and bookkeeping. I am really good at keeping my money close to the vest and getting the most out of every dollar I spend. That said, after a failed business, years of costly health problems and a six-figure accumulation of debt, I realized the absolute [...]

Last Minute but Low Cost Christmas or Anytime Gifts

Are you waiting ’til the last minute in hopes of snagging some really terrific sales deals? Or are you just an inveterate procrastinator? Either way, you now have to rush around like Santa on speed hoping to find the right thing at the right price, or you can follow my advice: Pour a little eggnog, [...]

Eat Cheap Treats This Christmas and Save Money

Hey, no-one wants to seem like a Scrooge at this time of year but it’s hard to treat the family or entertain royally when money is tight. So here are a few sweet treats that are designed to impress, taste great and not break the old piggy bank. Best of all, they take very little [...]

Have a Very Frugal Christmas 50 Festive Ways

OK, the idea here is to make the holiday enjoyable for you as well as everyone else. That means buying great gifts that you can actually afford, creating a festive and fun atmosphere without getting stressed and having time to relax and gloat about the fact that you won’t have enormous credit card bills to [...]