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Dried Beans are Power Packed for Pennies

Dried Beans are Power Packed for Pennies

  Dried Beans are Power Packed for Pennies 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 …read more

9 Tips To Go Thrift Shopping Like a Pro

9 Tips To Go Thrift Shopping Like a Pro

    Top 9 Tips To Go Thrift Shopping Like a Pro Who doesn’t love a bargain? If you love the thrill of the hunt, then you probably already frequent thrift shops. Then you’ll love this 9 Tips To Go Thrift Shopping Like a Pro! …read more

Taking stock of stocking up

Taking stock of stocking up

  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 because we’re Taking stock of stocking up.    This is what to stock up on when it goes …read more

Secrets of Frugal Grocery Shoppers

Secrets of Frugal Grocery Shoppers

  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: that’s how much you spend on food. I’ll let you in on the Secrets of Frugal Grocery Shoppers.  …read more

Can $1.80 a day save you $40,000? How small changes add up.

Can $1.80 a day save you $40,000? How small changes add up.

Happy New Year! In this season of resolutions, I’m going to resolve to spend $1.80 less than usual each day. Would you like to join me?

Lower your electric bill – 6 changes that really work

Lower your electric bill – 6 changes that really work

  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

15 things restaurant owners don’t want you to think about

15 things restaurant owners don’t want you to think about

  Who doesn’t like to go to restaurants? But the downside is the cost. We all need to know how to save money while dining out. When you’re trying to save money it’s easy to feel discouraged or deprived. So, here’s how to go out …read more