Studies have proven that having a hobby is good for your mental health as they can help you relax. However, some hobbies can be incredibly expensive and simply don’t fit with the frugal lifestyle. But, despite what you might think, there are plenty of hobbies which are actually pretty cheap or even free to start. For a few, you might need to borrow an item...
Frugality is all about being conscious about your spending and understanding where your money is going. However the line between being frugal and being cheap is pretty thin and it’s easy to cross from one into the other. However, there is a definite difference between being frugal and being cheap. Here are a few warning signs that your frugality is going too...
Breakfast is, without a doubt, the best meal of the day. It doesn’t matter what it is; I absolutely love everything breakfast. While scrambled eggs with everything in them has to be my first go-to, pancakes come as a close second. I usually make them from scratch because, honestly, it’s really not that much harder than using Bisquick, and the taste is...
According to recent studies, roughly half of all food that is grown in the United States is thrown away either before it gets to the supermarket, or by consumers. This amounts to more than $1,000 a year of waste in a family of four. If you’re trying to be frugal, that can be quite a bit of money which could be put to use elsewhere. The solution? Eating more...
Phones are expensive. And I’m not just talking about the device itself (although a new flagship phone will easily run you back $500 or more) but the plans themselves. Most people pay an average of $71 per person, per month. There are discounts for family plans, sure, but it can still add up pretty quickly. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. In...
Budgeting is hard, but if you’re trying to live a frugal lifestyle then it’s easily one of your most important tools. Having a solid budget and understanding how it works will help you make sure you know where your money is going and even help you stretch it to meet your goals. While there are plenty of things to be said about creating the perfect budget,...
The road to becoming debt free is a long one, but it’s well worth the effort. It took me years to even recognize that there was any kind of problem, and now that I’ve nearly paid off all of my debt, it’s easy to look back and see how it could have (and should have) been much easier than it was. Don’t make my mistakes! Here are six lessons...
Valentine’s Day is next week, and couples everywhere are under immense pressure to spend an inordinate amount of money to prove their love. While most of the financial burden tends to fall on men during Valentine’s, ladies can have just as much trouble and pressure to find the perfect gift or date idea for your guy. However, despite what society will...
While it’s easy to remember that at the heart of frugal living lies your budget, which you should be following to a tee, sometimes it might seem like your efforts are still falling short. If you’ve tried stretching your budget, and cutting it again, and you’ve maybe even tried a few different budgeting methods, but you still find that you don’t...
Chili is one of the best things to make if you’re looking to eat something that is reasonably healthy, but will still go a long way. Not only does an average pot of chili feed four to five people, but you can use leftovers a million different ways—on top of hot dogs, with cheese and chips as a dip, or even in spaghetti. Here is one of my favorite cheap recipes...