This tip is one of those headsmackingly* simple ideas. In my freezer I keep 2 gallon zipper style freezer bags. Whenever I have any crumbs left-bread crumbs on the cutting board they get tossed in there. Some examples of crumb sources: crumbs left on the cutting board after cutting my homemade bread, the crumbs left… Keep Reading
Making Laundry Detergent
Here is my second vlog! You can also read my directions on how to make laundry detergent and the post that discusses “Is making your own laundry detergent worth it?” ( includes the formula to figure out the cost per load). A few other notes: 1. This laundry detergent won’t bubble and foam up like… Keep Reading
Putting it all on the Line-How to Hang Laundry
Here is my first Vlog folks-be gentle. And know that I usually don’t look QUITE that chubby-what an icky muffin top. . . **********edited to add the following**************** Since several folks have mentioned my tip of hanging socks in pairs, I wanted to make sure I clarify. I hang the socks in a pair, but… Keep Reading
Coming Up-Frugal Food Month
Well the response to my suggestion of a “Frugal Food Month” was pretty good! So I say let’s go for it. We’ll take the month of June and give each week a specific food as follows: June 1-7: TunaJune 8-14: EggsJune 15-21: Beans/LegumesJune 22-28: Other Each week I’ll write a post on that specific food-discussing… Keep Reading
Dying Ballet Shoes
Princess has been taking dance lessons this year. Although our prices are much more reasonable here than in a metro area (gasp), it still has not been an inexpensive process. There are the monthly lesson costs, the class gear (taps, ballet shoes, leotards etc), costumes and recital gear. Don’t get me started on the fact… Keep Reading
Dear Frugal Upstate, I’ve been trying to do better at using my price book since you’ve posted your recent article. But with the price of food going up nearly every week, I’m finding it really hard to know where I’m saving money. WalMart is raising their prices to be higher than Kroger on many items,… Keep Reading
Best Of-Frugal Laundry/Clothing Care
As I was whipping up a batch of homemade laundry detergent, I realized that it has been a really long time since I’ve talked about making your own detergent and caring for you laundry. When I went back into my archives I saw that this post was originally written in the spring of 2006! Definitely… Keep Reading
Making Maple Syrup
I know that in the past I’ve extolled the wonder of Mapeline. But I have to admit-it doesn’t hold a candle to real maple syrup! Yankee Bill grew up helping his Dad run a sugar shack early every. This was the real deal-100’s of maple trees, a truck with a tank and pump in the… Keep Reading
Starting Frugality-Saving on Food Part II-Price Books, Sales and Coupons
We all know that eating at home can save you money! Even if you buy expensive ingredients and cook gourmet meals, in most cases you will save money over eating the exact same meal at a restaurant. But what frugalite worth their salt would want to purchase expensive ingredients (save for a very special occasion)?… Keep Reading
Grow Veggies in the Winter
This is time of year I start to balk at the price of fresh produce at the stores, but am sick of the veggies that are in the freezer. . . I just want something fresh, but inexpensive. Enter the magic of sprouts! Sprouts are an easy at home addition to your diet. There are… Keep Reading
