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Put Your Budget on a Diet: Saving Money by Living Medium

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. Don’t know how to cook? What have you done to downsize your spending?

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

My husband is a middle school language arts teacher. I do a lot of our cooking from scratch which takes a lot of my time! How did you become interesting in saving money? I think I first got interested in money by … not having any! I have always wanted to save money for the future.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Cooking Lessons. Are you an amazing home cook? Offer these cooking lessons and send the food home with the recipient. Errand Services.

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HOW TO SHOP WITHOUT COUPONS and still save money!!

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Website for discounted photo art prints and products. HOW TO SHOP WITHOUT COUPONS and still save money!! "I FINE ART FOR SALE! Visit Fine Finish Photo to purchase fine art photography for displaying in your home or business. Stephanie Cooks.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Cooking Lessons. Are you an amazing home cook? Pick a theme, such as cooking basics 101, family recipes, bread baking, or preserving /canning. Offer these cooking lessons and send the food along home with the recipient. If you have a printer and some unused frames, print some FREE wall art that I found on Pinterest.

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There is Nothing Wrong with Shopping at a Dollar Store

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It is actually a great place to buy every day household items such as cleaning products, wrapping paper, greeting cards, and any arts and craft supplies. They actually have more than a couple full aisles of just arts and crafts supplies, so there is something for everyone.

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Better Homes & Gardens, Allrecipes, and Family Circle Magazine Bundle – $10.99

Saving With Shellie

About Better Homes & Gardens : Better Homes & Gardens magazine is designed for people interested in turning home, cooking, and gardening inspiration into action. It is focused on decorating, building and remodeling, crafts, entertaining, cooking, healthy living, and gardening.