Change doesn’t have to be big to be meaningful. In fact, adopting one new, simple frugal habit each week can make all the difference when it comes to saving money and reaching your financial goals. Frugality is all about adopting easy, common-sense habits, which allow you to save money over time so you can spend … Read more
When it comes to saving money on groceries, homemade tortillas are not only inexpensive, they are also extremely versatile. In this post, I’ll show you how to make four-ingredient tortillas and give you ideas on how you can use them. What do tortillas cost to make? I priced all the ingredients at SAMS and did … Read more
Even though experts say we won’t be feeling the brunt of the recession until sometime in 2023, most of us are tightening our belts now. There are actually six, little-known, but vital shopping and cooking skills which will help you get through the tough times ahead. Although politicians and economists express varied opinions on whether … Read more
It’s Friday night at 6pm. You’re hungry. You walk into the grocery store to get four items. Your goals are to stick to your shopping list and feed your family on a budget, even though inflation and prices continue to rise. Yet, you walk out 30 minutes later with 5 bags of groceries and a … Read more
It was 5pm. I opened the pantry and stared listlessly at the rows of cans, boxes, and bags. I came to the same conclusion that I did nearly every week. There is “nothing” in the house to eat. Grabbing the phone, I begged my husband to stop by Dominos on the way home and grab … Read more
When it comes to putting food on the table each week, menu planning and zero food waste are an unbeatable combination. This dynamic duo will result in you being able to save money, throw out less, and feed your family amazing meals every day. The problem with serving up healthy meals for a bargain price … Read more
Three years ago, I headed over to SAMS to replenish my dwindling supply of vanilla. I could not believe the astronomical jump in the price of vanilla. That’s when I decided to ditch those tiny bottles of liquid gold and begin making my own. Vanilla-making is incredibly easy. Not only that, it’s far less expensive and … Read more
Grocery prices soaring, leaving families searching for new ways to stretch their food dollars. This is a great time to turn to and old favorite, beans. Not only are they incredibly cheap, the fiber will fill you up. The best part about beans is that they are incredibly shelf stable and are very versatile. A … Read more
Fellow frugalistas, it’s time to quit doing these four things! Whether you’re new to the world of frugality or a seasoned pro, there are some common habits which you should quit. It’s not that these money-saving habits are bad or morally questionable. Most are not. It’s the fact that frugality spans a wide variety of … Read more
This is the final week of our February Grocery Challenge. In case you’ve not joined us this month, let me quickly catch you up to speed. I’ve been hearing from so many readers and viewers (from our YouTube channel) that they are incredibly frustrated with the rising cost of groceries. They know they need to … Read more
