It’s that time of year. Summer’s right around the corner this means it’s time to plan the annual vacation. While some families may spend thousands of dollars on their getaway, an increasingly popular trend is choosing a stay-at-home vacation or Staycation.   Just think …read more

    We gotta eat! That’s a fact. But how we handle this expense can make the difference between money in the bank or drowning in debt.   Cooking at home is the best way to save on food costs, we all know that. But …read more

      Make your own Almond Butter Nut and seed butters are getting lots of love from nutritionists touting their nutritional value. When eaten as part of a healthy diet, you’ll benefit from cholesterol lowering monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (good) fats, omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin …read more

  It’s happening right now in refrigerators across America:  Lifeless lettuce, moldy muffins, squishy squash and festering fruit – all headed toward the trash.  I hate wasting food and I’m guessing you do, too!   Statistics show the typical American family wastes 25% of the …read more

  The Holiday Season is fast approaching and with it comes all the gift giving, the parties, travel hither and yon, decorating the inside and out of your house, and other assorted hoopla just waiting to derail your finances.    As tempting as may be …read more

AKA – How to serve less meat to your “meat and potatoes” family. It’s a fact – the cost of meat is skyrocketing and the frustrating question everyone is asking is –  “How can I possibly save money on meat while keeping my meat and …read more

    What would you say if I told you there was a frugal and fabulous food that was filled with protein, fiber, packed with B-vitamins, iron, calcium and potassium, with a low glycemic index, low calorie and naturally free of cholesterol and saturated fats, …read more

  Who doesn’t love a bargain? If you love the thrill of the hunt, then you probably already frequent thrift shops.   I’ve been thrifting (or junking as my Mom called it) since way before it was cool. My love of vintage clothing started in …read more

  Whenever we read about frugality, we find a lot about what “not” to buy. Well, I’m going to tell you what you should buy.   This is what to stock up on when it goes on sale. If you can budget even just a …read more

  Let’s face it; many monthly expenses are fixed. You can’t easily reduce your mortgage, rent, insurance or car payments. But there’s one expense you can control: how much you spend on food.   Here are some quick tips to help you to save as …read more

  So, you’ve set traps to guard your adjustable thermostat that would baffle Indiana Jones. Your doors and windows are hermetically sealed, you’ve changed every bulb in the house to compact fluorescent, and you BBQ everything but oatmeal.   And yet you still gasp when …read more

  Who doesn’t like to go to restaurants? But the downside is the cost. When you’re trying to save money it’s easy to feel discouraged or deprived. So, here’s how to go out to eat without blowing your budget, because sometimes you need time at …read more