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Money can be tight when you’re in college. Whether you are going to an ivy league school or a small community or public college, chances are you’re trying to figure out how to save money as a college student so that you can keep your student loan debt to a minimum and survive on a…
The old saying “waste not, want not” comes to mind when dealing with frugality in the kitchen. In our modern day, kitchen waste is through the roof. People literally throw hundreds of dollars away every year by not making use of what they already have. With seven children and two adults living in our home…
There is a difference between buying smart and buying cheap, and it’s a difference that can make a big impact on money savings – not to mention, sanity. For example, you could forgo changing the oil on your vehicles to try to save money, but in the long run, you’re actually going to spend more…
My mom hates the word, “budget.” She says it reminds her of a diet – something people will try in order to get drastic results but ultimately end up reverting back to their previous eating, or spending, habits that got them into trouble in the first place. I have no problem using the word “budget”…
I wrote about this a few weeks ago on my blog, and it’s an idea I wanted to share here with our Frugal Living readers as well. We all struggle with sticking to our budgets to some degree or another. Here’s a solution that our family has found that works really well to keep a…
I have problems with commercial deodorant/antiperspirant. Not only have I struggled in the past few years to find one that worked for more than 20 minutes, I recently have been fighting a rash from using the ones that do work. I have long suspected a metal allergy- because wearing certain earrings makes my ears swell…
Editor’s Note: My article today is an interview with my friend, Courtney, who runs an Etsy shop called A Cottage Life. She uses her creativity and crafty skills to turn old, worn-out items into unique treasures! She also has had a booth at the Farm Chicks Antiques Show in Spokane, WA for the past two…
How do I clothe four children (and us) on a modest, single income, as well as decorate my house in vintage, eclectic style, keep a well-stocked craft room and wood shop, and give unique, interesting gifts to family and friends? I’ll tell you my secret: thrift shops! Used clothing, consignment and antique shops offer a…
Although my friend assured me that the swing set in her back yard was totally worth the price, our family was living as frugally as we could, in order to save up for our first adoption. I figured I could do things the old-fashioned way, make use of something that would otherwise end up in…