With Earth Day coming up, so I thought I’d share this video by Jeff Yeager aka The Ultimate Cheapskate who shares some frugal ways to living green. In the past, I’ve doubted being green is frugal because buying solar panels and electric cars is a big expense. However, a reader shared how she got a deal on solar panels. Yeager keeps his suggestions simple which
10 Hot IKEA Deals
When I see the big blue IKEA sign, two things pop into my mind: furniture and meatballs! But some of my favorite IKEA deals are non-furniture items in the Marketplace below the showroom, where treasures abound. Here are 10 hot IKEA deals worth checking out.
Cheap Cars On SwapALease
A friend tipped me off to SwapALease, where you can take over another person’s car lease, often for a discount. I haven’t personally used the site, but I interviewed a SwapALease rep and if you are considering leasing a car, it can often save you money on the cost of a car. Note: When comparing prices between SwapALease and a dealer, make sure to account
Grocery Coupon Matchups for April 17-23
Grocery coupons for Ralphs, Safeway/Vons, Albertsons, Whole Foods, Publix, ShopRite, Fresh n Easy, Food 4 Less, Winn Dixie, Stop & Shop, Kroger, Wegmans, Trader Joe’s, and Giant Eagle for the week of April 17-23, 2013. Now in alphabetical order! My Coupon Database searches dozens of sites for all grocery and drugstore coupons available. New coupons added weekly! Albertsons – Get the full list of Albertsons coupon matchups later today
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Gyro Recipe
I’m a sucker for Greek food — all types of food really! Gyros are one of my favorites. What’s not to love about a warm pita filled with meat? I’d go broke if I headed out to lunch every time I was craving a gyro, so when I stumbled on a gyro recipe from The Kitchn I had to give it a try. Even my
Do you struggle to make ends meet?
I was shocked by a stat that said a full third of Americans – 35% – are struggling to make ends meet. And that women are disproportionately affected, which surprised me because I heard so much about the “hesession,” i.e. men losing jobs at a faster pace than women because manufacturing and other male-dominated fields saw greater job losses. Do the numbers in this infographic
12 Ways to Repurpose Wine Bottle Corks
I’m looking to update my home office nook so I set out to look for cheap ways to organize the spot. I stumbled upon a video by Thrifty Fun that features a wine cork bulletin strip and thought it was so clever that I’m sharing it with you. This also inspired me to look for other ways to repurposed an item that eventually goes straight
8 Questions to Determine a True Bargain
When I get a good deal, I get an emotional high and am so excited I can’t stop talking about it (luckily I married a very patient man). But every once in a while I wonder whether, in my pursuit of a good bargain, I’m blind to additional costs. Here are eight questions I ask myself to make sure the deals I’m getting are true
Bridal Broker: Buy A Canceled Wedding At a Discount
I heard the most bizarre story on NPR about a broker who resells weddings that have been called off by the bride and groom. To avoid losing deposits for the caterer, venue, and more, the broker resells the wedding to a couple who would rather not plan their own wedding! Plus, the couple that steps in gets a nice discount. Is the bridal broker taking
Grocery Coupon Matchups for April 10-16
Grocery coupon matchups for Ralphs, Safeway/Vons, Albertsons, Whole Foods, Publix, ShopRite, Fresh n Easy, Food 4 Less, Winn Dixie, Stop & Shop, Kroger, Wegmans, Trader Joe’s, and Giant Eagle for the week of April 10-16, 2013. Now in alphabetical order! My Coupon Database searches dozens of sites for all grocery and drugstore coupons available. New coupons added weekly! Albertsons – Get the full list of