And undeniable part of being frugal is the ability to sometimes make the most out of less. Whether that means getting crafty, simply recycling, or even reusing things, you’d be surprised how much you can save simply by being careful about what you throw away and what you repurpose. Here is a list of 10 things you should never throw away, as there are always...
The average American drinks two cups of coffee every day, and I am no different. I’m a coffee lover through and through, and apparently the rest of the country is too. Two cups every day will make a lot of old coffee grounds, right? A big part of being frugal is not wasting things. If we can use every part of something or create new uses for old things,...
Christmas is one of the hardest seasons when you’re trying to be frugal. No matter where you turn there are people and advertisements screaming for you to buy, buy, BUY! But, no matter what the advertisements say, you don’t have to spend a ton of money to make Christmas memories. If you’re looking for some inexpensive and memorable traditions for...
As far as I know, there isn’t any get-rich-quick scheme just waiting around to make you debt free. As unfortunate as that is, plenty of hustle and hard work will eventually help you get to your goal. It might take months, it could take years, but the work is worth it in order to be able to focus on the present and the future instead of your old bills! It’s...
So, we’ve already talked about making a budget and sticking to it. But what if, when you made your budget, you found yourself in the negative? How do you cut costs without paying bills late or making some major sacrifices? Depending on how much extra you need, it’s not likely as hard as you think. Here are some tips for making your money stretch just...
If you’re trying to get control of your finances, one of the best things you can do is to make sure that you are balancing your checkbook every single month. Even if you do your checking online, it’s important to do this not only so you can track exactly how much money is in your account, but so that you know where all your money is going and ensure that...
There are plenty of ways to show someone that you love them, but unfortunately in today’s society it often involves money. You don’t need to take someone to a nice dinner, spoil them with the latest fads, or even go out to a movie every week to show someone love— there are plenty of other ways! 1) Ask Ask them how their day was, ask them what they think...
Whether you’re trying to live under your means in order to save money or something, or you are having trouble making ends meet and staying out of debt, understanding where your money is going is the first step to taking control of your finances. And the easiest way to do that is to create a budget. After college, when I moved into my first solo apartment, my...
It’s that time of the year again. ‘Tis the season for giving and cheer, but unfortunately December expenses can add up fast. There are still plenty of activities to keep you entertained this holiday season, though, and today I want to share with you 12 of my favorite options! By no means do you need to try to accomplish everything on this list, but with...
Christmas is hard if you’re on a tight budget. If you were to search for ‘cheap DIY gifts’ you’ll find all kinds of things but most of them actually cost way more in materials than anything else. It’s almost enough to make you want to just forgo the entire thing! But don’t fret—there are some frugal options that are great for...