Category Archives: Frugal Living
Easy Craft: Make a Hands-Free Coupon Organizer
I’m going to make a couponing confession: one of my biggest problems is having to put my coupon organizer on the seat of my shopping cart! When I do this I either bury my coupons under stuff or I can’t … Continue reading
Grocery Store Price Comparison: ALDI, Target, Walmart and Cub Foods
Have you ever wondered which grocery stores have the lowest prices in your town? Walmart? Target? ALDI? Or, maybe a regional high-low store? With prices constantly changing, it’s hard to know. Conducting your own grocery store price comparison … Continue reading
Fast and Frugal: Date Night Dinner in 15 Minutes
Can you create a special date night dinner at home in 15 minutes? How about for under $10? You bet! Here are a few tips to make it easy, frugal, and fun: To save time, look for a high quality … Continue reading
Frugal Date Night Ideas: Creating a Romantic Tablescape for Two
When it comes to romantic date nights, the atmosphere can make it or break it. You want to feel as if you’ve truly escaped the pressures of your everyday life to spend quality time with your significant other. When your … Continue reading
Frugal Fitness Tips and Tricks
Frugal Fitness Tips You don’t need an expensive gym membership to stay in shape this year. In fact, getting active really only requires a little creativity… and motivation! Here are some of the frugal fitness tips left on the Mommysavers … Continue reading
50 Consumable Gift Ideas
Wondering what to give the person who has everything? Want to give the gift of a special experience? Or, maybe you just want a clutter-free Christmas. Here are some great consumable gift ideas: Chuck E. Cheese tokens Movie passes Amusement … Continue reading
Starbucks + Sam’s Club = Frugal Holiday Barista
The Frugal Holiday Barista One of the things I like most about shopping at warehouse stores like Sam’s Club is that I can get upscale products for less. I also love the element of surprise. You never know what treasures … Continue reading
Saving Money on Swim Diapers
With the weather getting warmer, you may be looking for ways to save on swim gear and apparel. In my book The Complete Book of Baby Bargains I share a tip with readers that even disposable swim diapers can be machine-washed … Continue reading
The Frugal Kitchen: Organize Grocery Shopping and Menu Planning
When it comes to saving time and money in the kitchen, it pays to plan ahead. That means knowing what you need before you need it and buying when prices are rock bottom, rather than when you run out of … Continue reading
Frugal Foreigner: Baking Substitutions and From Scratch Recipes
Since moving to India, I’ve made everything from crackers to ice cream sandwiches from scratch. I’ve also tried all sorts of baking substitutions. My success with these kitchen experiments has ranged from fabulous to disastrous. Here are the successful baking … Continue reading
