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Fighting Food Costs Frugal Style

No surprise to us frugal folk who track such things but food prices in the US…
Ten Hacks For a Frugal War Against Inflation

We all see it. We all feel it. Inflation. The cost of everything from food to…
And Stay Out (of the Kitchen that is)

I have been out of the kitchen for the past few weeks, at least by my…
A Bargain Takes Elbow Grease

Once in a blue moon, you find not one but two amazing bargains. At least if…
Take The Week Off

More than anything, people are telling me how much they want to get out of the…
The Frugal Fight Against Inflation

Nobody hates a price hike more than a frugal person like myself. Every trip to the…
The Frugal Perks of Being Organized – Part 2

I rarely get obsessed by much of anything except frugality and organization. This means I am,…
The Frugal Perks of Being Organized – Part 1

The most effective frugal strategies are the most organized ones. This is because you cannot reuse,…
Earth Day Should be Every Day – Reuse/Recycle/Repurpose and Redefine

Did you know that the average American uses up to 365 plastic bags a year? It…
Some Frugal Guidelines Because Sometimes, Cheap Can Go Too Far

Imagine how excited I was when I found a show on TLC called So Freakin’ Cheap.…