Recently, I read a news story about one of these unexpected cleaning hacks. It was about a group of New York City subway riders who were able to remove anti-Semitic graffiti with hand sanitizer. By grabbing their bottles of hand … Read More
Years ago when our family was first looking to make extra money, I started selling stuff on eBay, Craigslist and through local Facebook groups. I even wrote a book on it–called Toss, Keep, Sell; the book was all about clearing … Read More
I’m a new member of the Walmart Fresh Crew. Find out what I learned when touring the produce department, including the best ways to buy fresh produce and how Walmart gives back to the community in which it operates. Plus you can win a free $50 Walmart gift card.
When you look back at previous products that have gotten my Suddenly Frugal Seal of Approval, you’ll see that I have a fondness for things in the kitchen. I have given my blog’s thumbs up to a rice cooker, a … Read More
Do you watch the DIY Network show “10 Grand in Your Hand”? It’s a great program for anyone who is considering a renovation and wants to learn how to save money on the project by doing things yourself. I love … Read More
Today I’m spending the day with a reporter for a national news outlet (can’t reveal it quite yet) who will be shadowing me as I hit the stores to haggle. My goal? To get the best deal possible on cabinets, … Read More
We got the shock of our life the other day when the heating oil bill arrived. No, the price hadn’t skyrocketed to a point that we were feeling faint. Instead, we had a $600 credit because oil prices had dropped … Read More
How to you define frugal? Now more than ever, people are looking to embrace the meaning of frugal. For the first time since the great recession of 2008, I find myself redefining my frugality, too. Why redefine? Because when I … Read More
Attention K-Mart Shoppers–well, and all other shoppers. It seems like it’s going to be a shoestring shopping season for the 2008 holidays. At least that’s what some experts are predicting, saying that the small increase in holiday spending in 2008 … Read More
One of the first things that I always do soon after we get back from vacation is to grocery shop. If you can plan things right before you leave, you can buy just enough food to get you through the … Read More