I love creating handmade gifts for people. They obviously have a more personal touch than store-bought items. Moreover, I enjoy the creative experience they allow me. However, handmade isn’t always the cheapest option. It’s important to remember what I get out of it so I continue to see that it’s worth it anyway. Good Materials […]
Frugal Tips
5 Frugal Hacks To Save on Parking
There are so many different costs associated with driving a car. However, parking doesn’t have to be one of them. If you live in a place where parking costs a lot of money, then you might have to get creative to reduce these costs. These five frugal hacks to save on parking should help. 5 […]
Frugal Ways To Warm Your House During Winter
Fall is just about to turn into winter. While winter comes with several memorable holidays, it’s also cold. Cold weather means boots, hats, and lots of warm jackets. Being bundled up comes with the season, and while we normalized cold weather outside during that time, we do not want that chill indoors. Some people are […]
How To Be Frugal but Not Cheap on Christmas
Frugality is a wonderful thing. It allows you to live within your means, thereby reducing stress. Moreover, it allows you to focus on the things that really matter in life. However, there’s a difference between frugality and being cheap or stingy. You don’t want to go overboard at Christmas, for example. However, you also don’t […]
What I Got Cheap This Week
The holidays are literally around the corner. Not only should we be getting our shopping underway, but we have so many more things to do. This week I’ve been focused on my upcoming vacations and holiday gift shopping. To help with both, I’ve been scouring the web for the best deals to save. Check out […]
How Dry Ice Can Save You Money
With the influx of superstorms across the United States, we can expect turbulent weather, devastation, and power outages. Where I live, we have had numerous tornadoes rip through town and have had lots of severe weather take down trees and powerlines, cutting thousands off from the electric grid. In the last tornado, some homes were […]
5 Things Always Worth The Cost to Me (And 5 Things That Aren’t)
As adults with finite resources, we have to make decisions about how we want to spend our money. After all, we only have a certain amount in the budget. Therefore, we have to decide how to spend it. Here are five things that I always think are worth my money. Moreover, here are another five […]
How To Save Money on Razor Blades
I used to spend a lot of money on shaving supplies. After all, it took me a long time to find razors that worked well with my skin. Therefore, I stuck to those razors for a long time. However, I didn’t want to spend a fortune on shaving forever. It’s just not the most important […]
Ways To Save Money On Your Taxes
Tax season is officially over. If you are unfortunate like me, you have to pay taxes to the IRS each year. No matter if it’s a couple hundred or a couple of thousand, it always hurts. While taxes go to programming and infrastructure, it feels better in our pockets. Most of us would love to […]
Frugal Ways To Frame A Mirror
Home projects can be daunting and costly. I know this year I have run through thousands fixing up my home. From replacing carpets, installing wallpaper, and finishing the basement, it’s been crazy. As a budget-conscious person, Im always looking for the best cost-effective measures that get my style on a budget. While I have done […]