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Home Decorating the Frugal Way

1191013_panels_1Changing your home’s interior decor doesn’t have to involve a lot of money or time. There are many amazingly simple ways to transform your home noticeably without really doing much at all. Much of it involves the use of stuff you probably already have around the house. Use candles to add a touch of color and decorative flourish to your home. They don’t have to be lit, and if they’re attractive ...

4 Smart Shopping Rules

1306463_saleIf you have unlimited funds, then you don’t need to shop smartly. But that’s not the case for the vast majority of us. Shopping smartly can make the difference between having the things you want and having to do without; between getting into debt and staying solvent. While smart shopping requires a little more thought than shopping as if you’ve got all the money in the world, it’s easy. The rules Don’t ...

Being Frugal Begins with Attitude

1018791_treasure_chest_and_silver_dollars_Frugal living can actually be fun. Saving money and getting good deals can be a little like a sport – even a competitive sport, if you know other people who enjoy it. If you’re used to thinking of saving money as depriving yourself, you should reconsider. Saving money can mean doing without some things, but it can also mean being able to afford something else you’d much rather have. It’s about ...

7 tips: saving money on transportation

1198014_motorwayTransportation is one of those areas in your budget where you have some control over how much you spend. Take advantage of every money-saving tip you can find in this area, because it’ll just give you that much more money to save or spend on something better. Do you need a car? One of the biggest ways to save on transportation can be to get rid of your car (or cut down ...

8 Low or No-Cost Gift Ideas

1277839_color_ribbon_and_bow_3You don’t have to spend a lot of money to show someone you care. Free or very inexpensive gifts can still be very personal and thoughtful, which is the real point of a gift. Remember, much of gift giving is in the presentation. Take some time with it and go to some trouble – that will prove more than anything that you have been thinking about the recipient and considering ...

Supermarket Smarts

1191152_supermarket_kart_1Coupons aren’t the only way to shop smarter at grocery stores. There are a lot of ways to reduce what you spend, and they all have to do with making smart choices. Here are some of the smart choices you can make to save money on your food bill: Inventory Before you go to the stores, have a look through your kitchen and take note of what you really have. You don’t have ...

Shopping used: the newbie’s guide

1181530_at_the_flea_marketYou already know buying used stuff is generally cheaper than buying new. But spending less doesn’t always mean saving money: if what you buy falls apart quickly or turns out to be useless, then whatever you spent on it is like money thrown away. How do you know where to look for good quality used items, and assess whether they’re in good enough shape to be worth the asking price? Where ...

5 Frugal Gardening Tips

1260753_snail_on_watering_canThere are lots of ways to save money on gardening. In fact, because gardening is all about reusing and recycling, it can actually be one of the cheapest hobbies/chores you’ll have. The more you know about it, the more you can save. Here are five tips to get you started saving. For vegetables and grass, a light daily sprinkling can do less good than a good soaking with the water hose ...

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