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Five Frugal Things | a viral Snoopy flip

The Frugal Girl

I got my shoes repaired On one of the days last week when I got dressed up, I wore a pair of heels and as I was walking back to the parking garage, the rubber heel tip disintegrated and fell off. So, I dropped the shoes off at the mall shoe repair shop and paid $15 to have new heel tips put on.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. Besides providing large quantities of food for my family and a creative outlet for myself, all of this allows me a means of being generous to my community through extra food, plants and growing supplies.

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New Sensodyne® Repair and Protect Coupon Available

Saving Cents With Sense

If you have sensitive teeth, you know how painful it can be to enjoy your favorite foods and drinks like ice cream or hot coffee. Did you know that Sensodyne® Repair and Protect can actually heal your sensitive teeth, repairing the protective layer and preventing pain? If you share the video with your friends, you’ll get a $1.50

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Saving Money On the Las Vegas Strip

Shereen Travels Cheap

This was a short trip, because I was there for the Travel Goods Show, but I still took time to do some of my favorite free things and also splurge on some food and attractions I wanted to get to. There are some great places to eat, luxury shops where I enjoy window shopping, a video of upscale fashion shows, and it just has a good vibe.

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How Downsizing to an Apartment Has Saved Us Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Maintenance and Repairs. It also costs less to keep a smaller living space in good repair. When you have a larger property, you have to spend more time and money on yard care, as well as on general maintenance and on making repairs. We are also better about the way we make food purchases. My husband has a shorter commute.

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Get some shoe polish and shine up those old shoes, take them to a shoe repair shop to have the re-heeled or soled if they are worn down. This used to be a common occurrence with a shoe repair shop on every main street. Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Use up your food.

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Eco-Friendly Money Saving Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are looking to save money on food but you are struggling to make ends meet, you can look into loans for bad credit direct lenders. If you do end up taking your own pack lunches, you will need to shop sensibly and plan your meals. We only recommend these loans if you can pay them back as soon as possible. .