Having the support people in our lives understand and get on board with our frugal movement is key. It makes everything easier to have the same thinking about spending less and saving more with your spouse (or other support person).

Readers Ask: How Do I Give Small Baby Shower Gifts?

Being on a small budget may mean giving a smaller gift at a baby shower.  That’s not necessarily a bad thing, though.  Check out the 13 Best Baby Shower Gifts on a Budget for some great baby shower gifts to give when the budget is tight.  [...]

Frugal First Day of Summer Fun for Summer Solstice
What are your plans to celebrate the first day of summer? The kids are out of school, it’s a beautiful summer solstice weekend, and the living’s easy! Just because the first day of summer is such a huge event here in my city, I have to tell [...]

How to Unclog Your Plugged Drain Using Household Products
Have you ever had your sink clog up when there doesn’t happen to be a bottle of Drano under your sink? The last time my husband was out of town the bathroom drain got plugged up. There was no Drano in my house, I didn’t want to [...]

13 Fun Free Things to Do With Your Kids This Summer

1. Blow bubbles (string and dish soap make tons of fun!).
2. Build a blanket fort in the living room.
3. Climb a tree.
4. Go on an adventure walk around your neighborhood. Take a camera and toy binoculars with you for full impact.
5. Start rock collecting. [...]

What I’m Willing to Give Up
Peer pressure can work for you in some cases.  I’m using the positive influence of my frugal peers to trim the fat in these lean economic times, and I’ll tell you why.
The recession is hitting many of us hard, some of us medium, and some of us not at all.  [...]

Poll Results: Is Splitting Kids’ Meals at Restaurants Okay?
Last week we were inspired to contemplate an ethical question about splitting up full sized meals at restaurants for your kids.  Some restaurants frown on the practice, and some will even charge you a fee to bring an extra plate!  In most cases, your experience depends on [...]

Looking for great gift ideas for a baby shower that won’t break the bank? Everyone wants to give a gift that will be liked, be appreciated, and most of all, be USED! It is possible to give great gifts when you’re on a budget, and don’t forget that sentimental and practical value are king where [...]

How to Stretch Your Ground Meat by Cutting With Frugal Fillers
Meat is expensive and if yours is like most frugal families, it takes up a significant portion of your grocery budget. While ground beef, ground chicken, ground pork and ground turkey are many times cheaper than full cuts of meat, they are still one of [...]

A question on every homemaker’s mind at one time or another is, "How can I save money on groceries? I want to spend less on my food budget- how do I get started?" 

We have a lot of control over our budgets when it comes to grocery spending, even though it might not seem obvious at [...]