Frugal Tips

Last week I wrote about a must-have item in our home – a bread maker. The bread maker was the first item that I actually insisted on buying (Usually I would protest when my husband wants to buy any innovations). The yogurt maker was the second and so far the last kitchen appliance that I bought. It was only about $20 and it was worth every penny. It saves us plenty of money and the yogurt comes out delicious (and healthy!) Read the rest of this entry »

If you prefer to buy organic food, but are short on cash, I have some good tips for you. I always thought that everything organic was ridiculously overpriced and therefore unaffordable. Thankfully, it is a myth. If you know where and how to shop for organic food, you can actually save money.

Here are my tips on how to get organic food on a budget: Read the rest of this entry »

If you live on a tight budget, going out to restaurant is probably the last thing on your list. However, if you know some tips, you can still go out once in awhile and have fun without spending too much cash. Here are my tips how to save money when you go out to eat: Read the rest of this entry »

I don’t like to spend extra money on things that I can live without, so when a friend of mine told me she bought a bread machine and was highly recommending it, I just nodded and switched the subject.
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6.    Look for generic organic foods at the supermarkets and grocery stores. For example, Wegmans food store has their own brand of organic juices, which are 2-3 dollars cheaper per bottle than big organic brands.

7.    Don’t overeat. Foreigners are usually shocked by the portions Americans eat. When I came here I couldn’t believe the sizes of portions at restaurants and the amount of food people throw away. Read the rest of this entry »