Spring is in the air, which means Garage Sale season is in full swing.
Whether you call it a garage sale, a yard sale, a rummage sale or a tag sale,
they all means the same thing–there are deals to be had!
I love garage sales. I’ve even got my husband addicted to them too. It took
some time [...]
What a wonderful money-saver gardening can be! It can also be a black
hole for your savings if you let it. Aside from it’s addictive qualities,
there are so many cool toys and accessories one can buy. Some of the
modern tools are real time and labor savers, so don’t discount them completely. Just be sure that the [...]
Not the best video, but it gets the point across. I sent my sister one (a garage sale find) and needed to “show” her how to use it.
About babies: what do you REALLY need?
Today I got an email from a fellow Chesapeake “freecycler” wanting a bassinet for a friend’s baby. Actually, it was a repost, as a good portion of her message was a rant about all the people who responded but never provided anything.
That got me to thinking about baby “equipment.” [...]
Your best price for books is, of course, your public library. Garage sales, thrift stores and second-hand bookstores are also a great way to stock your home library for cheap.
If you’re looking for something specific and your library doesn’t have it, check out the used book section of Amazon.com.
The Tightwad Gazette by Amy Daczyan
Frugal Luxuries [...]
If you are really seriously interested in frugality, now is the time to reconsider you clothing budget.
Just how important is it to have the latest style, instead of classic, well-made clothing?
Is it really important that your infant wear Calvin Klein, or even Osh Kosh? Certainly your child won’t know the difference. And especially for children, [...]
Since I’m writing this just a few weeks before the Fall term starts, if you’re college-bound, you should have already registered. If you haven’t, get busy!
Once you’re registered (and that certainly hits the bank account hard!)
you’ll need to get books. Be sure to ready my article on saving money on textbooks. It could mean the [...]
One of the best values in entertainment you can find locally is DVDs at your public library. Each library has their own selection, but you’ll find everything from tv series like “Sex in the City” to classic movies like “The Wizard of Oz.” Movies can be checked out for one week. The selection is staggering! [...]
This section is really a work in progress, but if you haven’t already
had the chance, get a copy of either “Money Mastery: How to Control Spending, Eliminate Debt, and Maximize Your Savings” or “Lower
Your Taxes–Big Time!: 137 Wealth-Building, Tax Reduction Secrets from
an IRS Insider” both by Sandy C. Botkin. Chesapeake Public Library has both, [...]
Okay, now you’re home with your groceries–here are some time and money-saving tips on preparation.
This first idea is one I grew up with, my mom having learned it as a child
of the great depression. Casseroles. Huh? What kind of an idea is that? Casseroles are a wonderful way to stretch the expensive ingredients (like meat) [...]
