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
Traditionally used on meats, teriyaki provides an unusual, but tasty, surprise in this Chinese rice salad. I found teriyaki sauce on clearance at Kroger recently for 59¢ a bottle. Since we’re vegan, I decided to devise a way to use it on something other than meat. Teriyaki Chinese Cold Rice Salad is Cool Flavorful Vegan … Read more
With grocery prices soaring and the supply chain falling, families are struggling to keep food on the table and stock their pantries at the same time. Many, in fact, believe that the must choose between hearty, full meals each week and having a full pantry. This is not true. I’ll show you how I purchased … Read more
We have entered “Week 2” of our February grocery challenge and it came with a big surprise. A major snowstorm shut down our town for two days last week. Since I shop for my weekly grocery haul on Friday, I was fearful that panic shopping on Tuesday, followed by closed roads on Wednesday and Thursday, … Read more
As the clock struck midnight on December 31st and we all turned our calendars to a new year, we were met with record high inflation and soaring food prices. Most families also quickly realized that the official rate of 7% overall inflation on food was substantially higher in reality. A more accurate view would set … Read more
Soaring grocery prices have left the average consumer wondering, “Is it even possible to save money on groceries in 2022?” Happily, the answer is, “Yes”. Inflation is having a tremendously negative impact on families, making it now more important than ever that you know how to adapt and pivot as we head into a new … Read more
It’s no secret that the cost of natural gas and electricity have both risen dramatically in the past twelve months. In fact, overall inflation hasn’t been this high since 1982. Even if you’ve done everything you can to prepare your home for winter, you’ll need to adopt a whole new set of habits in order … Read more
Each MidWestern winter brings with it the threat of power outages, which could mean a lack of ability to keep warm inside our homes, increasing the danger of hypothermia in both young and old. Although power outages generally occur with little warning, thankfully, there are some ways that one can prepare not only for winter, … Read more
January is the magic month in which we all make “new year’s resolutions.” Inevitably, “personal finances” are high on this yearly, revolving list of goals. To help set you up for success in the next calendar year, as the year rolls to an end, let’s look at five important things you need to do with … Read more
