Is RV Living for You? Have you ever dreamed of selling your home so you could travel the country with your family in an RV? This idea of RV living has always appealed to me and it’s a hot topic on KOA’s Around the Campfire Community. I love the idea of simplifying life, enjoying more [...]
Guest post written by Jakob Barry Autumn is a special time of year when homeowners begin battening down the hatches to secure their properties for the eventual snow, ice, and blustery winds of winter. When a structure hasn’t been well prepped it translates into financial loss as these elements can do serious damage to a house or [...]
Who doesn’t need to save money while grocery shopping these days? If you want to save more at the grocery store, you don’t have to be an extreme couponer. You just need to save where you can and learn to shop smart. In reality, most moms are aware of what they need to do in [...]
It’s a scenario all too many of us are familiar with: getting into debt, and spending each month trying in vain to pay it off. And once you’re in that cycle, it can be very hard to get out. Some people end up in a debt cycle without even realizing. Do you nearly always end the [...]
The Frugal Florist Notes from the Field Picture this: you walk in the house and throw your purse on the couch, turning toward the dining table. Expecting to see the usual collection of school papers, empty glasses, bills due and maybe the errant sock or two, you’re pleasantly surprised by what you see, instead: [...]
Shows such as TLC’s Extreme Couponing have brought many insider shopping secrets out in the open. Perhaps you’ve watched the show and have wondered how they do it? How do they buy hundreds and hundreds of dollars worth of groceries for next to nothing? Here are some basic tips for getting the best deals: Get [...]
Unless you’ve been hiding away in some remote and exotic location, you are more than aware that gas prices are surging. Currently the average cost of gas per gallon is $4 nationwide, but experts suggest prices could continue to increase. Here are some simple tips to help you save a bundle on gas. 1. Go [...]
How to Build an Emergency Fund For many people living paycheck to paycheck, the idea of building up your savings account sounds daunting if not impossible. But what if you could save up enough to have 6 months worth of living expenses tucked away for an emergency? It isn’t as hard or far-fetched as it [...]
It is normal to find these days that just about everyone is looking for ways to cut costs and reduce expenses. Frugality is about making the very most of all the resources available. All too often in life we begin working simply to live; we struggle to just get by in the day to day. [...]
Perhaps some of you wanted a pony when you were a little girl; I always wanted a parrot. At the risk of sounding like I am 108 years old, I will tell you I loved the show Baretta and wished I could have a cockatoo like Fred. My “Fred” came in the form of an [...]
Make your own laundry detergent and save money! We have a thread in the Frugal Mom forum on how to make your own laundry detergent. Thanks Pursuer and Marabeth for these recipes, as well as other Frugal Moms for sharing your ideas and insight! . . . From Pursuer: The Liquid Version 1/3 bar Fels [...]
As a frugal mom, I am always on the lookout for new and innovative ideas for saving money from home so I can share them with you, and help us all save money. That is why I was thrilled when Practecol contacted me to review their new line of energy & money saving devices! Practecol [...]
Tax free weekends are a great time to save money. Not all states offer tax free shopping weekends, but for the ones that do, plan your purchases and save a lot of money! And if you missed a tax free weekend in your state, mark your calendar for next year. According to the Federation of [...]
We are always looking for ways to cut back on our grocery store spending. Many of us use coupons, we buy in bulk, and shop sales, but have you ever considered buying and cooking less food? According to the Obesity Action Coalition, 93 million Americans are obese, and low-income populations are more likely to be [...]
No, that’s not an error – you really can make $1000.00 at your next yard sale! My friend Lydia has yard sales every year to raise money for various charities, and she has never made less than $1000.00. Her two best yard sales have earned over $2000.00 each. If that seems unattainable to you, check [...]
Our downstairs A/C (heat pump) went out the night of a bad July thunderstorm. The next morning we called our local Trane A/C repair company and they (thankfully) made it out here in only about 3 hours. That was the good news. The bad news was the A/C compressor was burned out, probably from voltage [...]
Photo Credit: Dano Is your home or garage cluttered with stuff you don’t use anymore? Do your children have too many toys, most of which they no longer play with? Would you like to earn a little extra money for your family? If you answered yes to any of these questions you may be ready [...]
Now is a great time to re-evaluate your household budget. A good place to start is by taking a long, hard look at the ways to cut down on household expenses. Perhaps the easiest way to cut down on household expenses can be realized by canceling your current phone company service and switching to a [...]
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