Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
Making coffee at home is a huge money saver compared to buying it at Starbucks or another coffee shop. But JUST how much cheaper is it, really? And how much do those savings grow into if you invested it? We crunch the numbers so you don’t have to! How much cheaper is homemade coffee?
Recently took I over grocery shopping from my husband and I’ve developed a totally new grocery shopping philosophy to save money! I no longer believe in stocking up on every grocery sale available. I’m saving $100 in a month by NOT stocking up on groceries.
I will do just about anything to fight a cold or flu and to avoid the doctor’s office. Not only will I save money by staying healthy, but time and inconvenience as well. In general, I like to avoid traditional medicines and have compiled a list of natural cold remedies with a little help from our Facebook friends. Natural ways to fight cold and
If you are at the starting line of a healthier life, or have simply veered off course, a food calorie counter app is a great first step. There are several weight loss apps, exercise trackers and online food journals to choose from. We scoured the interwebs and found the best of the best for what you need. Best free calorie counter apps to live healthy
My best friend Garrett’s family owns an apple orchard and has a huge garden. Every year they give us tons of apples and vegetables that I wait for all winter long. His family has a food dehydrator that they use to make everything from deer jerky to dried apples and they’re always delicious. I love these treats and started to think that I should make
We are heading into a frenzy of cooking and baking, which I love because I have invested in high quality kitchen tools. I’ve found that it’s worthwhile to pay a few dollars more for a kitchen tool that is comfortable and easy to use and that is going to last decades. I’m done buying super cheap junk that doesn’t really work, isn’t comfortable, and quickly
OK, so I just got back from the grocery store where I saw a 12 oz. bag of panko bread crumbs for $4.29!! Seriously? Someone is going to pay that much money for something that they can make for 25 cents or less? I can understand wanting panko bread crumbs for this fabulous baked chicken fingers with panko and dijon recipe. But seriously, that is an
Ever eaten at a Vegas buffet? One reader, known as The Unethical Man, is a Vegas regular and in addition to his tricks for a cheap Vegas vacation, he ate $100 worth of buffet meals FOR FREE. Here is his story: Hi Julia, It’s been awhile since I’ve had anything significant to share with you, but I just scored an awesome deal during my latest
Learning to properly store the fresh foods that you buy extends the life and usefulness of the food and keeps you from throwing money in your garbage can. Here are 14 food storage tips everyone should know:
Hubs bugged me for more than a year before I gave in and bought him a KitchenAid for his birthday. And it turns out we are saving a lot of money on groceries because we use our KitchenAid for so many foods we would otherwise buy. A bunch of readers helped me brainstorm ideas for this post on our Facebook page. Don’t miss the conversation! Here are
Apple Cider Vinegar is a staple for any frugal family. Why? Because it has soooo many uses, yet it is cheap, about a dollar per 16 ounces. I advise that you get good quality apple cider vinegar that is organic and has “mother” in the bottle. “Mother” is a cobweb-like mass that floats inside the bottle near the bottom. It’s actually full of stuff that
I’m saving money on groceries by shrinking my grocery list. Nope, I’m not starving myself. I’m just being smarter about what I toss in my grocery cart. Instead of buying convenience items, I’m cooking, baking, and shredding things myself. You too can cut down on costs and make items healthier at home by making them yourself. These are the 25 foods you should cross off
With back-to-school season just around the corner, I’m getting ready to pack lunches on the cheap for my sister. My tips also work for those who brown bag to work. Here’s how to create cheap and tasty brown bag lunches. Plus find out the pros and cons of lunch time options to save money. Cash-strapped moms can save money on kids’ lunches with these tips.
This recipe for homemade dog food is from my Mom, who started making it for her dog Yoshi because she was having a lot of itchy skin issues that didn’t respond to medicine. It is wheat free. The recipe takes about 1-1.5 hours to make and makes 14 cups. How long it will last depends on how many cups of dog food your pooch eats
The only thing better than a tasty, cheap meal for dinner is if someone else cooks it for you! I do most of the cooking in our house, and I’m constantly asking myself what recipe to make for dinner. My main requirements are that it is quick – preferably 15 minutes or less – and a cheap meal. Here are 7 cheap meals for dinner.
