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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

I have to buy the electronic version of all of my textbooks, since there are online assignments associated with them, and the online versions have an option to have the computer read to you. But it DOES allow me to multi-task by combining a body task (walking, folding laundry, cleaning) with a head task (listening to textbook chapters).

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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We live in the city, so we’re not allowed to hang our laundry outside. We hang all of our loads of laundry to air dry except our towels and bedding. (I Make your own laundry soap. We have recently started making our own powdered laundry soap with three simple ingredients– Fels Naptha , washing soda, and borax.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals. You can lower your utility bill by turning off lights, electronics, and other appliances when not in use. Make Your Own Laundry Detergent. Be a savvy spender by using coupons.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals. You can lower your utility bill by turning off lights, electronics, and other appliances when not in use. Make Your Own Laundry Detergent. Be a savvy spender by using coupons.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals. You can lower your utility bill by turning off lights, electronics, and other appliances when not in use. Make Your Own Laundry Detergent. Be a savvy spender by using coupons.

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Season of Sharing Gift Guide and Giveaway – Day 3 – Gifts for Him and Her

Nicoles Nickels

Product Name: Audiovox Universal Tablet Vehicle Entertainment System Purchase Information: Local 12 Volt Retailers / Car Dealers Best Buy (late October) Sonix Electronics (online) Product Price: $99.99 D-Link’s Connected Home solutions truly simplify home automation and security.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

When college was looming, my parents offered to let me live at home cost-free while I was in college, as their contribution to my higher education. I usually take laundry pods & wash clothes wherever for less luggage/cost. As a young 20 something, that felt big! I also hunted & scrounged for scholarships like a bloodhound.

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