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Bargains and Freebies

Ice Cube Popsicles

Create tasty Popsicles on the cheap with the help of an ice cube tray.

 


How to Host a Profitable Yard Sale

Hosting a yard sale is a great way to get rid of unwanted junk, but do you know how to hold a profitable yard sale? Read on for 14 tips from an experienced yard saler.


Frugal Cleaning Supplies: Affordable Homemade Cleaners

Frugal cleaning supplies are easy to make and highly effective. Learn how to make your own.


Wal-Mart to Close Fabric Departments

Wal-Mart to close fabric department in some of its stores. Announces new department in its place.


Mystery Shopping Scams: Which Companies to Avoid

Mystery shopping scams abound on the Internet. Here's how to avoid them.


Mystery Shopping: How to Get Started

Mystery shopping can be a great side-line. Here's how to get started.

 


Selling to Secondhand Clothing Stores: A Guide

Selling to secondhand clothing stores is a great way to clean out your house while making money. Here’s what you need to know to get started:


Frugal Last-Minute Gifts: Quick and Thoughtful Presents

Frugal last-minute gift—is there really such a thing? Fortunately, there is. Save your budget and sanity by giving one of these quick, but thoughtful gifts.


Bartering Boards: Trade Your Way to Bargains

Bartering boards are the perfect place to find what you’re looking for without spending cash. Here’s what you need to know to make a successful trade:


Gifts for Grandparents: Frugal Gifts They’ll Love

Gifts for Grandparents can be a real stumper. What do you give someone who already seems to have one of everything? Fortunately, we have several great ideas—and they’re all wallet-friendly.


Frugal Food Gifts: Simple to Make & Give

Frugal food gifts can be a joy to make and eat when you find the right recipe. We’ve got several for you to try.

 


Gifts for Co-Workers: Frugal Gifts for the Office

Gifts for Co-workers are a nice gesture, but the cost of buying for everyone in the office can be a real headache. Reign in the cost with these simple and affordable gift ideas.


Gifts for Women: Frugal Gifts She’ll Love

Gifts for women are easy to come by, but not always affordable. Give one of our frugal gift ideas a try, and come in under budget.


Gifts for Men: Frugal Presents He’ll Love

Gifts for men aren’t as hard to come by as you may think. Consider one or more of these low-cost ideas.

 


Black Friday: Your Guide to the Best Deals

Black Friday is known for it’s bargains, but how can you ensure that you get your share? Read on to learn the tricks to a successful day of shopping.


Commercial Grade Savings

Tired of paying retail prices for kitchen products and supplies? If so, it may be time to try a new source: restaurant supply companies.


Reusable Filters

If you’re looking for a way to cut costs and lessen your impact on the environment, reusable filters may be the answer. Read on to learn more.


Rebate Redemption Tips

Rebating is a great way to save money, but only if you learn how to play by the rules. Here are several tips to ensure that you receive your rebate check:


Back-to-School Supplies: The Frugal Way

Looking for ways to save more on your kid’s back-to-school supplies? Then consider the following options:


Tips for Successful Dumpster Diving and Curb Shopping

Become a dumpster diving and curb shopping pro with these simple tricks:


Dumpster Diving for Beginners

Probably one of the first thing you will discover when dumpster diving is that people throw away a lot of good, useable material out of sheer laziness or lack of vision. Someone may deem an item trash simply because he or she no longer has a use for it.


Best Frugal Kitchen Products

Arm yourself with the right frugal kitchen products, and your kitchen will be a source of savings for your family. Here are several great products to consider adding to your kitchen arsenal:
 


Internet Freebies

Let’s face it; Internet service isn’t cheap. It is however the perfect tool for being cheap. When used properly, the Internet can yield countless freebies. Here's what you need to know to get started:


Baby Bargains

Babies may be little, but they sure can do a lot of damage to your budget. Read on to learn about several baby bargains that will help to minimize the damage.


Bag a Bargain

We’ve all heard the expression “bag a bargain,” but did you know the real secret to bargain shopping could very well be the bag itself? Read on to learn what the oft-overlooked bag could do for your budget.


Costly Freebies

Think freebies will help you to stretch your budget? Maybe they will—but only if you learn to avoid the following costly freebies.


How to Save Money on Kids' Clothes: A-L

Keeping a kid in clothes can be an expensive undertaking. Whether it’s a pair of pants that gets destroyed at recess or a shirt that is outgrown after just a few uses, it seems like there’s always something that needs to be affiliated.


How to Save Money on Kids' Clothes: M-Z

M- Mention your shopping list to others. Ask friends and family to keep an eye out for specific clothing items, and you’ll increase your chances of finding a deal.


Surf Your Way to Gas Savings

Looking for more ways to save money on gas? Consider these sources around the web:

 

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