Every time we go out to eat at a restaurant or even grab take out, it seems that the prices for food only keep rising. As a result, I decided to start figuring out ways to allow us to still enjoy dining out without breaking the bank. Do you want to stretch your dining dollars to go twice as far? Here are some simple tricks for you to start using to make your money last while eating out. 6 Simple Tips To Stretch Your Dining Dollars #1. Order An Appetizer, Instead Of An Entree Nowadays, the size of an appetizer is the size of what your meal should be! I’m not joking either. If you look at what an actual portion size should be, you would be amazed. And with the size of appetizers, eating just an appetizer should be enough the make you … [Read more...]
5 Crazy Simple Ways To Save Money On Beauty Products
Frugalistas know how to wait a bit longer between haircuts, and check for sales. But do you know some of the stranger ways to save money while taking care of yourself? In this post, I am going to walk you through 5 crazy simple ways you can save money on beauty products. And who doesn’t want to save money on beauty products? It seems that every time I go shopping, the prices have gone up. Fed up with higher prices, I took a stand and now follow these 5 tips that save me a ton of money on beauty products. 5 Super Simple Ways To Save Money On Beauty Products #1. Go Without Underwear, that is. It literally erases panty lines! If you do decide to “go commando,” you’re in good company. Marilyn Monroe generally did not wear any underwear … [Read more...]
10 Painless Ways Anyone Can Become A Millionaire
Do you really want to become a millionaire? Who doesn’t? The problem is we think it isn’t possible. We see our bank account with a few hundred bucks in it and think growing it to a million or more is pointless. The good news is that anyone, yes anyone can become a millionaire. And before you think it take decades or a ton of sacrificing and hard work, think again. I’ve come up with 10 painless ways you can become a millionaire. If you follow these tips, you will be on your way to being worth seven figures faster than you thought possible. So what are these 10 painless ways? Let’s get started! 10 Painless Ways To Become A Millionaire #1. Never Spend More Than You’re Making This is the most basic tip of all. You cannot go into … [Read more...]
25 Genius Ways To Stay Cool This Summer
With summer comes the heat and humidity. When it gets really hot an oppressive, you will try to do anything to stay cool. Blast your air conditioner. Turn on the fans. Heck you might even sleep naked. These are all ways to stay cool this summer, but there is one problem. Most of the ways for you to keep cool during the summer have an impact on your electric bill. There is nothing worse than opening that bill and having your jaw hit the floor due to the high cost of staying cool. There have to be some ways to easily keep cool this summer that won’t have a negative impact on your wallet by increasing your electric bill. So I started to research and find the best ways to keep cool all summer long. I’ve gather the best tips and … [Read more...]
Daffodils For Beauty & Income
One of our first harbingers of spring out here in the West: the green, fresh leaves of daffodils, popping up from the cold soil. A late blizzard doesn't faze them at all -- they just lean over protectively, then push up again through the melting snow. Technically, they're known as Narcissus -- a hardy perennial grown from a fleshy bulb that's cold-hardy, and grows in a wide variety of environments. (Provided they get some chilly weather, that is -- daffodils need colder temperatures during their resting season.) They also go by other names, including "narcissus" and "jonquils." Daffodils range from early to late, and come in a bonanza of sizes and colors, ranging from tiny yellow "fairy" daffs to huge "King Alfred" types. Most are … [Read more...]
Rhubarb: The Springtime Special
Who wants anything to do with this weedy-looking plant with the scruffy leaves and bright red stalks? Well, I do. Rhubarb, officially known as Rheum rhabarbarum. It's one of the first plants to show growth in the spring, making it popular as a tonic -- and one of the first sources of the season for fruit crumbles, crisps and pie. (Although it's technically a vegetable.) That's why rhubarb's other name is "pieplant." It was first brought into the United States in the 1820s, and popular with the pioneers, especially in the Midwest and on the East Coast. It's easily grown -- provided you dig a bushel-basket-sized hole, add plenty of manure or compost, and plant the roots (don't mess with seeds) just below the surface. Once established, … [Read more...]
The Frugal Famous
If you're making big bucks in your career, you should be spending them too...right? Many famous people (and everyday folks) have felt this way. And sadly, when the movie roles stop, or the series is canceled, they go broke. (Athletes have the same problem.) Fortunately, other well-knowns in the entertainment field are smarter. From Zooey Deschanel to Sarah Jessica Parker, they have certain habits -- often ones that they learned when they were poorer and unknown. We can learn from them, they are The Frugal Famous. Tricks From The Frugal Famous Use Coupons Says Sarah Michelle Gellar: "On sale doesn't mean it's bad! It probably just means it's overcaught. And I clip coupons all the time. Why should you pay more for something that … [Read more...]
Dandelions & Other Greens – A Spring Tonic
Winter's dreary days and slushy landscape doesn't last forever, fortunately. When it finally lets up, Spring gives one of her best presents: tender green growth. These aren't just pretty to look at; their vitamin-packed freshness makes them an excellent source of nutrients, as well. Obviously, you don't want to pick greens from an area that's gotten pesticides, like the average lawn. (Yet another reason to convert to natural fertilizers and weedkillers.) Look for a clean spot with sun, and bring along a sharp knife and a basket. You'll want to keep your eyes open for: Dandelions These 'weeds' have been used as ornamentals, but their specialty has been their edibility for generations. Every part of the dandelion is edible, from its … [Read more...]
