Last week, I shared the things I upcycle into dog toys. Cardboard boxes made the list because I always have tons of them and he loves to play with them. However, I got to thinking, there are probably lots of great ways to upcycle cardboard boxes. So, I started looking around online to figure out […]
Frugal Tips
Save Money While Staying At The Casino

Casinos are an interesting place. You stay up all day and night. Sometimes you spend a lot of money and lose a lot of money. Other times, you win more money than you come with, but in the end, you’re mostly there for a good time. While I’m not an avid gambler myself, I love […]
Things I Upcycle Into Dog Toys

I always joke that my dog is in charge of the recyclables in my home. This started with my previous dog. She loved to wake up every morning and walk over to the recycling bin to see what fun stuff might be in there for her to chew up. So, I started paying close attention […]
Car Maintenance Tips

It’s that time of year when I start thinking about getting my car maintenance done. We just serviced our vehicles at work, and I remembered I need to do the same with mine. I rarely get work done throughout the year, so there are many things that I need to get checked out. With that […]
Ways to Use Essential Oils At Home

Recently, I’ve been trying to use up all of the different items that I have at home before I purchase any more. In doing this, I realized that I have a lot of essential oils. So, I’ve been exploring different ways to use essential oils in my home. What Does It Mean to Spend Out? […]
Frugal Ways To Save On Food

This week I am all about dieting and saving money on food costs. I can admit I eat out way too much and spend more than $500 a month doing so. This month I am curbing those habits and getting healthy. That means not only exercising, but finding frugal ways to save on food. Here’s what […]
7 Excellent Free Alternatives for Paid Software

These past few years, both Adobe and Microsoft have adopted an all-or-nothing model in their software selections. Instead of purchasing the software in-store, these services are all cloud-based and require a monthly subscription to access their tools. With Photoshop and Microsoft Word being some of the biggest commonly-used software in history, you may be feeling […]
Favorite Frugal Living Quotes

I always find quotes inspirational. Sure, sometimes they’re a bit cheesy. However, sometimes they really stop me in my tracks and make me think about things with a fresh perspective. This can keep me on track with my goals and aligned with my values. So, with that in mind, here are some of my favorite […]
How To Protect Your Travel Plans

We are going into a busy travel season. A lot of students are coming up on their spring break, and people are ready to get out of the house. Couple that with rising fuel costs, and you’ve got a serious issue on your hands. Right now, if you plan on traveling by air, ticket prices […]
5 Treats I Should Probably Stop Spending Money On

I’m trying really hard to figure out how to lower my expenses. As I’ve explained before when sharing my budget with you, I typically tend to look at how to reduce my big expenses. For example, I spend a fortune on food, which I have been cutting back on. However, there are smaller treats that […]