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You Tell Me: As Seen on TV?
You’ve seen the infomercials: ShamWow, Magic Bullet Food Processor, Ginsu Knives…and the list goes on. The product demonstrators make the gadgets look really cool. But do they work? And more importantly, do they help you save [...]
Grocery Shopping With A Full Cup
This week I conducted an experiment. How many groceries could I get with a $50 American Express Gift Card (provided by the folks at A Full Cup), using tips, coupons, and deals I found at A [...]
Frugal Prom Ideas
It’s spring, and Prom season is here. Is it possible to use the words “frugal” and “prom” in the same sentence? Well, according to my dear friend Jemelene, it is. She has a high school aged [...]
How to Clean Mini-Blinds Easily and Cheaply
It seems that almost every house (except mine) these days has mini-blinds. I can understand why. They’re affordable, versatile, and they come in a wide range of colors. But let’s face it. They’re a pain to [...]
Real Value vs. Perceived Value
I have a friend who thinks the more expensive an item is, the better it must be. Her perceived value is forged by advertisers, marketers, and in part, it has to do with the way she [...]
Tightwad Tuesday: Tween Birthday Party for Under $100
My daughter’s eleventh birthday was last week, and we threw her party over the weekend. As usual, I wanted to keep things fun and frugal. Eleven year old girls are hard to plan for sometimes. They’re [...]
New Options for Those Who Shop Online Without Credit Cards
I love to shop online. I hate crowds, hate wasting gas by running all over town, and love the option of comparing prices at different stores, without ever leaving my house. I also don’t use credit [...]
Raising Healthy Kids Can Be Expensive
Raising healthy children doesn’t have to be expensive. But it doesn’t have to be. My wife and I were at our local grocery store yesterday and what I saw will astound you! Well, maybe not, but [...]
How to Start Your Own Business on a Small Budget
Do you have an idea for a new online business or service? Perhaps you have a blog and are thinking of monetizing it with ads or affiliate links. Or maybe an eBay business that you can [...]
You Tell Me: Healthy Eating on a Budget
I’m really trying to eat healthier, but it’s expensive! I’ve mentioned before that I’m on a health kick lately. This is actually rather amazing, because I used to have no problems eating a fast food burger [...]
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