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As June gets underway, wedding bells fill the air… and all the gifts that come with them! In some summers, I’ve been invited to as many as EIGHT weddings! And if you’re traveling for the weddings, too, then making it through a season of true love is a pricey proposition. However, this is one time to remember that frugal is different than cheap. (Don’t confuse
Father’s Day is coming up quick; a time of year when I remember (even more than usual) how lucky I am to have a Dad who’s been there for me through thick and thin. Whether you’re celebrating your own father, a grandfather, the father of your children, or someone who is like a father to you, here are 10 Frugal Father’s Day gift ideas for
Cut down on waste and save money by reusing common household items. I’m sharing my laundry list of items I reuse. Plus, watch Jeff Yeager aka The Ultimate Cheapskate share his repurposing tips for everyday household items. Here are 25 ways to reuse common household items.
I love do it yourself project that allow you to take old items and upcycle them into new goods. So when I found the video from GrowOrganic.com on how to make a vertical garden using rescued pallets, I couldn’t resist sharing it with you. But that’s not all you can make with pallets. I share 6 DIY pallet projects below.
I’ve been apart of a community garden for almost four years and I’m still amazed at how fulfilling and cheap it is to grow your own food — especially if you do it the cheapskate way! I particularly love learning new tips and tricks to get the most out of my garden bed so I’m sharing Jeff Yeager’s video about gardening on the cheap.
Are you a Seinfield aficionado? I’m late to the party, but I’ve recently started watching episodes online. I’m learning about economics. I recently stumbled on a story from USA Today about university professors using pop culture to teach the subject. The comparison makes students grasp complex business concepts more easily. What have you learned from pop culture?
As a new mom, the number one thing on my wish list this year is a full night’s sleep. I’ve asked my husband for help with nighttime feedings, since the baby hasn’t gotten the hint yet. From her, all I need are a few more gorgeous smiles that make it all worth it. Now that I’m a mom myself, I have a new appreciation for
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
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.
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
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
I stumbled upon a new Kickstarter campaign that caught my attention because it aims to change the way we think of food and money with a dumpster diver café. Maximus Thaler, a student at Tufts University, is raising money to cover rent and utilities for the Gleaners Kitchen, an “underground restaurant” that will use foods found in dumpsters for it’s dishes. Thaler’s idea has been
Are you ready for the Easter bunny to make a stop at your home on Sunday? There’s still time to spruce up your home with DIY Easter egg decorations. I’m sharing a video by YouTube user HeyKayli, who shows you how to make this fun craft. This DIY project is easy to make! All you need is balloons, string, and starch. I’ve seen these decorations
The other day, my non-frugal hubby came home with $40 of drugstore products that I could have bought for $8 at the dollar store. I smiled sweetly and made a mental note to keep these items in stock so he doesn’t run out. (Smiling sweetly is my secret to a long marriage.) Although the quality of the items sold at the dollar stores varies greatly,
We love cheap cinder blocks here at BargainBabe.com because they’re great for DIY projects! You may recall that BB redecorated her home on the cheap using the blocks a few years ago. So when I found this video from ThriftyFun on how to make your own cinder block planters, I couldn’t wait to share it with you. This do it yourself project is not only
