by Myscha Theriault | Frugality, Shopping
Fall fashion typically focuses on items many people find financially intimidating. Wool suits, snazzy sweaters and lined skirts certainly cost more than some of the simple cotton pants and tops popular during the summer months. That being said, money can be saved by...
by Marlene Alexander | Frugality, Savings
Every year we worry about finding the perfect Christmas gifts for the people on our list and every year many of us end up straining our budgets. It doesn’t have to be that way. Here are 11 ways to save money on holiday shopping. Start Early Early fall is really...
by Myscha Theriault | Food, Frugality, Savings
Autumn is the time when the cool weather has me hankering for traditional seasonal foods, be they baked goods or perfectly-colored produce. Here are some of my favorite frugal fall foods and flavors that not only taste great, but also provide money-saving...
by Myscha Theriault | Frugality
When Halloween approaches, it can be easy to get carried away with planning parties and purchasing items to give away when trick or treaters come knocking. Consider trying some of these cheap Halloween treats for this year’s goodie bags. (See also: Fun and Frugal Ways...
by Kristen Kuchar | Frugality, Savings
Halloween is just a few weeks away, and if you’re like me, you may still be scrambling to think about what your costume is going to be. But one thing I know for sure is I’m not going to bust my budget on the costume. Several years back, I spent way too much money on a...
by Marlene Alexander | Frugality, Life Style, Savings
Bartering has been around as long as people have. Before the exchange of money for goods and services, people would trade for the necessities of life. I’ll give you my basket of apples for your basket of potatoes. I’ll trade you some of my grain for that...
