How to get out of debt became one of the most important questions within the last year.
Before the recession many Americans didn’t have a problem living on credit and mortgaging themselves to the hilt. The recession not only hit people in the wallets, but opened their eyes on how dangerous living on credit might be. Read the rest of this entry »
I am always amazed at how many cleaning products are available in American stores. I get dizzy looking at bright and colorful bottles which feature “super”, “magical” and “extra strong” cleaning solutions. I always wonder how people in third-world countries or countries where marketing is not so advanced, survive without all these wonderful products…
When I was growing up we didn’t have any “magical” cleaning solutions and mysteriously our house was always clean. Most of our cleaning products were homemade. They were just as effective, and very easy to make. Of course, they were cheap and, most importantly, safe.
Here is what you need to make your own cleaning products: Read the rest of this entry »
People often associate saving money with having to suffer and sacrifice. Power of saving money often lies in learning how to save on small things and make this a habit. I learned that we save a lot of money by simply making some ordinary things last longer. Read the rest of this entry »
Save Money by Making Things Last Longer part I: Clothes, Jeans, Knitwear, Carpet
Save Money by Making Things Last Longer part II: Nail Polish, Lipstick, Food Mattress
26 Christmas Tree. The cheapest way to go when buying a Christmas tree is buying artificial one with pre-lit lights, which will last you for years. However, in my opinion artificial tree will never replace the smell of a freshly cut evergreen. This smell brings me so many memories and makes my holiday season extra special.
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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 »
37 Ways to be Romantic on a Budget Part 1:1-12 HERE
13. Declare your love publicly. It doesn’t hurt to praise your partner in front of your friends. Read the rest of this entry »
Quick and Cheap Gift Ideas for Procrastinators Part 1 HERE
In my last post I rambled way too much, so I was able to list only 2 cheap gift ideas before kids woke up from their naps. Today I promise to get straight to business and give you at least 5 more.:-)
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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While the most frugal way to save money on vacation is to stay home, it is not always the best way. Everyone needs to get away from work, stress and troubles and have some fun. Here are some tips how to save money on vacation.
1. Wherever you are going, bring your own snacks and even some food if possible. There is no need to spend $2 on a small bag of chips or an unhealthy chocolate bar, when you can bring all these (bought in advance for a normal price) with you. Food from airport food stands or hotel vending machines is way overpriced and often very unhealthy.
The best things to bring along on your vacation are: Read the rest of this entry »
Save Money by Making Things Last Longer Part I: Clothes, Jeans, Knitwear, Carpet
Last time I wrote about how to save money by making your clothes (general, jeans, knitwear) last longer and how to protect your carpet. Today I’ll write about how to make nail polish, lipstick, food and mattress last longer.
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