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The Vacuum- My Nemesis

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I may have mentioned a time or two that I really dislike vacuuming. I don’t know what it is but to me it’s the most pointless thing I do in my home. I know it ‘s not, I know vacuuming keeps the carpet clean and extends it’s life, but I don’t like it. Believe it or not I actually scrub my kitchen floor more often than I vacuum, and I do it on my hands and knees. There is no logic to my likes and dislikes. I kept telling myself it was the vacuum I disliked and not the actual … Continue reading →

Cut Your Food Bill By Eating at Home

If you are trying to save money this year, you may be looking for ways to cut your household expenses. If you have not done so already, you may want to think about cutting back on dining out. Dining out is often viewed as an enjoyable thing and a convenient option for those of us that are short on time and would prefer not to use our time cooking or cleaning up the kitchen. The good news is that with a little advance preparation and planning, you can spend relatively little time in the kitchen and enjoy nutritious and tasty … Continue reading →

5 Things You Won’t Find in My Grocery Cart

Why pay for overpriced groceries that don’t add to your quality of life? You’ll save significant money by eliminating these common items from your grocery cart. 1. Soda Look at food and drink in terms of how much money you spend for nutrition. Soda contains no nutrition at all, so why pay for it? Even some candy is better in nutrition than soda. 2. Paper products Why buy something to throw it away? Paper products can easily be replaced with regular products to save money (and be better for the environment). Use dish cloths and wash cloths for spills and … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Groceries

Here in the Frugal Living Blog, we’ve shared a lot of ways to save money on the grocery budget. But I thought I would do a quick review of my grocery shopping techniques. This way, if you are new to frugal living and need an overview, you’ve got it. Also, sometimes it helps even us seasoned frugal folks to review what we might have stopped doing. Even if you know nothing about coupons or combining deals, you can still save. Take a look at these basic tips about saving money on groceries. Shop for basics first. The bulk of your … Continue reading →

Use the Phone

Have you ever found yourself driving all over town to find an item at the best price? Then finally giving in and buying it at the second stop to save the hassle. This is a common situation where we start off with the best intentions to save money and then the traffic or the swift salesperson throws us off. The phone is your weapon in defense. A crafty salesperson can’t convince you to buy and you can cover more ground much quicker. Using your phone for product research can benefit you whether you are buying school supplies or a car. … Continue reading →

Will that Big Ticket Item Really Save You Money?

You may be considering making a large purchase in order to save or make money. There are several options that come quickly to my mind: a new freezer, a hybrid car, a new computer or candy vending machines. It is important to weigh these choices carefully before you make your decision. Here are five things to consider when making these choices. 1) One point to consider is how long will it take you to break even with the new purchase. It may take you a year to save the money on food to equal to the cost of the new … Continue reading →

Money Week in Review May 14-June 2

First I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new money blogger Debbie Vasen. I know that you will enjoy reading her insights on family finances. She has introduced herself in Why Trust a New Money Blogger? You learn more about how to include your family in your money decisions in Family Money. Comparing the Value of Your Things to Your Time helps you gain an additional perspective on what your spending your money and your time on. Money Decisions and Marriage discuss the importance of including both spouses in the financial decisions and balancing the tasks between … Continue reading →

Is It Better to Buy Top Quality Items or to Save Money?

It can be difficult to choose spending a lot more money on a high quality item over saving money on a lesser quality one that can do the same job. This is a debate that my husband and I have frequently. There are times that he wins (he likes to get the high quality items) and times that I win (I don’t like to spend money unnecessarily on extra features we will never use). It really comes down to what we expect out of the product, how often we will use it, how long it will last, and how much … Continue reading →