As temperatures drop all over the country, heating bills are rising. Whether you live in a small apartment or huge house, no one wants to spend more money on their heat than they need to. By making small changes in your lifestyle and habits, you can enjoy big savings on your heating bill. Bundle Up. Don’t rely so much on your furnace to keep you and your family warm! There’s no need to be walking around in a t-shirt when {Read More}
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Thanksgiving dinner can be one of the best bargain meals. By shopping the sales and using coupons, you’ll save big while your family and friends rave about your delicious meal. Just follow these tips for saving: Make a Plan: The key to saving on groceries is taking time to plan your list and shopping strategy. Believe me, the savings will be worth a little extra planning time. The traditional dishes are the most popular with my family and their ingredients {Read More}
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It’s getting that time again! The holidays are on their way. Anymore I keep things pretty simple, but there was a time when I would already be mapping out Thanksgiving dinner 2 months early. The holidays often bring late nights, visitors, and family time spent around the fireplace. Keeping a well-stocked holiday pantry can keep you safe and comfortable indoors while the temperatures drop outdoors. Keep these items on hand to make the holidays go smoothly. Baking Goods Who doesn’t {Read More}
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This is a guest post from Penny Pinching Professional As a reader of Frugal Living Mom, you know how to get your everyday essentials for free or cheap and it saves you a lot of money. It’s important to remember, though, that you need to consider the big picture, and that means looking at your budget. Don’t have one? Don’t worry! I’ll walk you through the basic steps of setting up a budget and explain some of the common guidelines {Read More}
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Thrift stores are the secret weapon of frugal people everywhere. However, it can be overwhelming to step into a thrift store and be surrounded by marked-down items. Use these tips to get good deals, skip the duds, and walk out with a full bag and full wallet. Look for Locally Owned Thrift Stores While chain stores like the Salvation Army and Goodwill are awesome in prices and what they do for the community, you can get even better deals by {Read More}
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With a new year comes the promise to eat better and live a healthier life. Just because we’re heading further into the year doesn’t mean you have to give up your resolutions. Use our cheap and healthy food swaps that help you get more whole, healthy foods in your diet without breaking the bank. Healthy Banana Pancakes Instead of making up a batch of pancakes from the box mix, which is full of processed carbs and preservatives, make healthy banana {Read More}
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