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5 Simple Ways to Save on Food Purchases
Have you noticed how much of your budget you spend on groceries and dining out? Food tends to be a significant expense for most families and households, but there are a variety of ways to make it more affordable. Continue reading to discover 5 simple ways you can save money on food purchases!
4 Cheap and Easy Recipes Under $1 Per Serving
Save time and money with these 4 cheap and easy recipes under $1 per serving, courtesy of The Simple Dollar!
Planning a Budget-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day
This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Saturday – which makes it even more exciting! Here are some tips to help you plan an inexpensive and fun St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Gourmet Meals You Can Make at Home for $10 or Less
Happy Valentine’s Day! Skip that expensive dinner reservation and make one of these 5 gourmet meals for just $10 or less.
5 Meals You Can Make for under $5
Cooking at home isn’t just better for your health – it’s also great for your wallet. But instead of resorting to the same recipes over and over again, make things interesting by trying out these 5 recipes at $5 or less.
5 Frugal Things I’ve Done Lately
Here are five frugal things I’ve done lately, with hopes of inspiring you to do the same!
Make These Homemade Holiday Treats for Less Than $5
Why go shopping for gifts when you can make them yourself? Save some money and give the gift of food this year! Here are 6 simple holiday treat recipes that you can make for under $5.
5 Delicious Ways to Use Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
Don’t plan on throwing away any of your leftovers this year. Give your wallet a break for a couple days and enjoy these 5 simple recipes, all made with ingredients you can find in your refrigerator after Thanksgiving! Continue reading
Last Minute Ways to Save Money for Christmas
With the holiday’s right around the corner, Christmas shopping begins, and before you know it – your wallet will feel lighter and lighter. But instead of throwing your money away, try out these money saving strategies designated specifically for the holidays! Continue reading
7 Tips for a Budget Friendly Thanksgiving Dinner
It’s already November, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Whether you are hosting your family and friends, or simply bringing a few dishes to pass, here are some great ways to keep costs down when preparing to feast.
How to Throw a Last-Minute Halloween Party on a Budget
Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party for children, or just inviting some family and friends over for some ghoulish fun – Here are some tips for putting together an unforgettable and inexpensive Halloween scene! Continue reading
How to Cut Your Monthly Grocery Bill in Half
I always cringe when I look at my grocery store receipts. How does it add up so much? If half a cart can add up to over $100, I don’t even want to know the cost of a full cart of items. So I’ve researched some effective ways to significantly cut grocery costs, here’s what I’ve found. Continue reading
5 Frugal Things I’ve Done Lately
Here are 5 frugal things I’ve done lately, with hopes of inspiring you to do the same! Continue reading
5 Ways to Enjoy Ramen on International Noodle Day
Today, October 6th, is International Noodle Day. What better way to celebrate than to make a dish with the notoriously cheap brand of pasta, Ramen Noodles. Here are 5 low-cost ways to enjoy this already inexpensive food. Continue reading
5 Easy School Lunch Ideas Under $5
Now that it’s already back-to-school week, it’s a good time to rid yourself of all your old lunch-making habits. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to make a delicious, fairly nutritious lunch for just a few dollars a day! Continue reading
5 Frugal Things I’ve Done Lately
I have a confession. You might think I’m an avid ‘money saver,’ because I’m constantly blogging about a healthy financial life, but in reality- I’m not! At times I tend to be fairly frugal, but my true colors come out in the aisles of Saks Fifth Avenue.
So this week I’ve challenged myself to take on a more frugal lifestyle. (It’s worth a try, right?) Money, the quest to earn it, and the struggle to keep it has taken over our lives, but if I’m able to find the paths that don’t require much money (or none at all,) I feel that I’ve ‘won the battle.’
I’ve tried a lot of cheap living tips, but most of them don’t work for me. Through trial and error, I’ve found five frugal lifestyle changes that have actually helped me to save money, here they are: Continue reading
Cheap baking: 4 Ingredient Flour-less Peanut Butter Cookies
A couple weeks ago I had a birthday party to go to. And not only did I forget about it, but I also forgot to get a gift! It was down to the wire, with only an hour to go before the party. I knew I had to come up with something other than the generic birthday card and lottery tickets- and then it dawned on me. The birthday girl loves ‘sweets’… and she would certainly love my (cheap) 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies!
Listen, I know it sounds “basic” to give cookies as a gift, but they’re delicious, they only take 15 minutes to bake, and more importantly- the ingredients are incredibly cheap, everyday household items. I guarantee that if you don’t have all 4 of these ingredients in your kitchen, you will at least have 2 (or 3?)
Read on to unveil my deliciously foolproof 4 ingredient flour-less peanut butter cookie recipe. (Don’t worry…that’s not the official name) Continue reading