Last week we talked about how frugal people buy cars, so it seemed only appropriate to continue with talking how to buy a used car without getting the short end of the stick. (Yes, you really can!) We recently found and bought a used car through craigslist. I know, the very thought of buying a used Keep Reading
Groceries
Shopping for groceries can be overwhelming. They say that other than rent, the average consumer spend the most amount of money on food. However, with some frugal shopping tips, you can buy quality groceries. You don’t have to sacrifice quality to save money. It is possible to buy enough food for a family of four for less than fifty dollars a week. Some of the tips include going to warehouse stores and buying in bulk for savings, however if big box stores are not an option, there are some tricks on how to successfully spend less on groceries for small town shoppers. Learning to shop for frozen as opposed to fresh can help save money in the long run and prevent food waste to help save extra money as well. Some of the tips look at the cost and benefit of products, such as organic foods, detergents and other items you might unnecessarily spend money on, and the alternatives to buying these things that will save you a substantial amount.
How Frugal People Buy Cars
A little while back, I wrote an article on how to be happy even when you’re poor, and while the response to it was generally positive, it did receive some criticism. In one particular comment, the need (or lack of) for a new(er) car was brought up. First of all, I think it's important to clear up Keep Reading
Twined.com – Honest Reviews and Discounted Products
When I first heard about twined.com, I’ll be honest, it sounded a little bit complicated. But after I read over the intro and FAQs a few times, it started to make good sense. Yeah, I know. I’m slow. But for those of you who are like me, or have just never heard of it, here’s the gist: Twined Keep Reading
Frugal Living And Having Fun
Living frugally doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have fun. I know; it’s easy to get bogged down by trying to find ALL the ways to save money. It’s easy to feel like you will never be able to spend money again. It’s easy to feel like you will never reach your money goals, whatever they are. It’s not easy Keep Reading
Six Frugal, Time-Saving Appliances on eBay Deals
This post brought to you by eBay. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Frugal Farm Wife. Being frugal is a prime value in our household. It’s not because we want to deprive ourselves, or because we feel like living with less makes us better people. It’s because we want to be Keep Reading
8 Ways To Save Money On Groceries
I don’t know about you, but I tend to get all fired up after finding ways to save money on groceries, and for a while, I apply them. But then old habits creep back in, and it’s just so much easier not to think about it, ya know? Motivation fades. It’s kind of like bathing. You have to keep Keep Reading
The $20 Meal Plan (Yes, You Really Can Eat Healthy For $20 A Week)
About a year ago, I published an article on how you can have a healthy diet for $20 a week. Some people loved it, some people hated it, other people just wished there was a $20 a week menu plan to go with it. This article may contain affiliate links. Well, here are the answers to all your Keep Reading
Six Ways To Save At Dollar General
Small towns have a reputation of being really expensive to shop in, but if you shop strategically, you’ll be amazed by how much you can save! This is a tiny, tiny town that we live in, and at first, I wasn’t very happy to see that we had exactly one shopping option, but I’ve been really thrilled Keep Reading
How To Earn Swagbucks
I love Swagbucks. When we were preparing for our first baby, it and other rewards sites, basically built our entire diaper stash. (see Irazoo vs. Swagbucks for more on other rewards sites). Swagbucks helped keep me from going insane when we were dead broke, and had no spending money whatsoever. Keep Reading
The Ultimate Coupon Resource Guide
Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to tighten up your grocery budget? One of the easiest, fastest ways to cut down on grocery spending is through coupons! While learning to clip coupons and find the right deals may seem overwhelming at first, The Ultimate Coupon Resource Guide will help you Keep Reading