Summer is for picnics, and what is more frugal than packing a lunch, gathering up some outdoor toys and heading to the lake for a picnic. But can picnics get boring? Perhaps if you pack the same old food and do the same old thing every time. If you are looking for something to do that is not going to cost you a bundle, here are some ideas for your next frugal...
It is summer time and one of our very favorite things to do in the summer it to take a camping trip. Camping trips do not have to cost you an arm and a leg, they can be one of the thriftiest vacations out there. Planning is key to a frugal camping trips, the better you plan the less money you will need. Planning in advance also helps, since the less expensive camping...
Summer break is almost here, and with that comes the need to keep kids busy during the summer months. If you are like me you like to find new ideas that will not only keep your kids busy but make good memories for them along the way. Here are 20 ideas for things to do with your kids that will not break the budget. 1) Check your community for free festivals...
Your dog or cat is just as much a part of the family as the kids are and you love them just as much, so why would you want to treat them as anything less? Having a pet is a responsibility that most of us take seriously so we spend a lot of time making sure we try and buy them the best quality foods we can, but what about when they need a bath?Many of us just grab...
Many people like to go on a weekly or monthly ‘date’ with their spouse. This can really be a great time to get away to connect, but the cost can really add up (especially with babysitters). What can you do? Do things that cost less & still have fun. There are many levels of spending for this type of activity so I don’t know how much these...
Eight O’Clock Coffee now has it’s own reward program. To participate just go to www.eightoclock.com and register. Every time you purchase a bag of Eight O’Clock coffee, just log into the site and enter the requested information off the bottom of the bag to earn your points. Points are based on the size of the package: 11.5 oz – 12 oz packages earn 140 reward points 34.5 oz – 36 oz and 42 oz packages earn 420 points You will also earn 100 reward points for the first code you enter and 35 bonus points...
Pay To click sites are becoming increasingly popular for people to earn a bit of extra money. It is also becoming a more popular way for websites and businesses to advertise. Here is the lowdown on 3 Pay Per Click sites that just might be worth your time. *Disclaimer* Yes I have added my referral link to each of these Pay Per click sites, BUT I am also adding a direct link to the site if you would choose not to use the referral link that is OK. My purpose here is not to make money but simply to review these sites, but of course I am...
Hi everybody this is my first year here, doing this and I am pretty excited. My name is Patty, I am mom to 4 all but one of which has moved away from home and started their own families! I have one rambunctious 8 year old girl still at home, that is the light of our lives. I am fortunate to be married to the love of my life, and soul Mate, as we make our way thru life, doing things just a bit different than most. My passion is frugality and I have been on the net now in one place or another for about 9 years, sharing my take on the Frugal...
For thousands of years man has been searching for ways to cure the common cold, ease pain, and reduce inflammation and infection. Even before there were modern day drugs man had remedies for nearly everything that were just as potent and in some cases even more potent than the drugs we know now. Natural herbal remedies can be very frugal, while easing the suffering in a gentle way, but you do need to read up and know what you are doing. Some herbal remedies are very potent and without help it can be easy to overdose on them, just because...
Thrifty Hearts is filled with a diverse community of people from all over the world, from all walks of life, and with different philosophies of life. We all come together and share our unique take on our frugal world, with none of us feeling left out. We would love to have you come visit us ! On to what is happening in the forums this week! Can you live off the land? Come join our discussion here and tell us what your limit is!! http://www.thriftyhearts.com/forum/search.php?searchid=24439 Cheap dinners a problem? come find some inspiration...