Frugal Ain't Cheap

Honestly I am a fan of homegrown, organic produce. We have 1/3 of an acre lot, and we have planted and eaten a variety of produce grown...

Making your own jam is very easy. I only use 3 ingredients... 4 if you count the water.  This jam does not require a water b...

When I think of comfort food, chickpeas pizza comes to mind. Although this is not a pizza as most people know. This recipe is actu...

Do you ever wonder what would you do during an ice storm, snow storm or simply an emergency situation when you lose power during the Winter...

Two things that I try to achieve is how to live a better life without spending a fortune. So today I am sharing how I have been making my...

Grandma apple cake, aka Torta di mele della Nonna. It seems that back then, recipes were simple, easier and better tasting. This is my ...

Once upon the time, there was an old shed... Ok, seriously. When we bought our home, it came with a storage shed. We have owned ...

Most of the things in this world are not free... or are they? Yes, if you are not picky on what you want, most times you can get fre...

There is something wonderful about the smell of a charcoal fired grill during the Summer months.  The smell of roasting meat just ma...

Our house was built in 1966...and with that in mind, we know our plumbing is not the best. On occasion we get a clogged drain.  Most...

Do you have a basement, room, home theater or gym that needs soundproofing? Don't want to spend a lot of money on acoustical panels?  ...

Yes, it possible to buy inexpensive futon covers. I am a futon person. I love how futons are so versatile,  take up less space than re...

Can spending money, save you money? Yes. source The majority of people equate frugality with spending the minimum on necessities ...

Are you ready to get a better night of sleep? Here some simple solutions and ideas. First of all, you don't need to pay a lot of ...

As a family of 5 living on a single income, I think many people envision us pinching pennies and foregoing many of the luxuries other can...

First of all let me say this: saving money is not a poverty issue.  It's a spending smart concept that anyone can embrace. I h...

I've always loved to travel, but travel can be expensive. When you planned, budgeted and saved for your vacation, you'll be les...

I was reading a recent study, and  psychologists have been saying it for years: experiences make people happier than possessions. In...

When it comes to our health,  most of the times, the little things are what matter the most. That's because all the little things t...

A debt-free life is the best life. That means: living below our means.  Sounds too simple? Well, it is. source ...