I just wanted to make a quick update regarding my CFL Bulb post. Almost two months ago we started changing our regular bulbs out for CFL bulbs to try to save electricity and therefore saving money on our electricity bill. While there may be other factors affecting the decrease in our electric bill, I’m quite pleased with the results.
In Part 1, we talked about how watching your portion sizes can not only save you money, but it can also help you to lose weight.
This year I had to get creative because one entire side of my family going through a really difficult financial hardship. There was a lot of despair regarding there being a lack of Christmas and so I was determined to do something to raise everyone’s spirits.
When your income in low, the first things that get cut out of your life tend to be entertainment expenses such as newspaper and magazine subscriptions. Cutting expenses like this can really have an effect on you emotionally because you feel deprived. Instead of feeling this way, find alternatives.
I don’t know about you, but it seems like every time I turn around I hear about CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) bulbs. For a long time I paid no attention because I thought I wasn’t interested in them, especially when I saw how much they cost. Then, last week my husband came home with a box of them because the grocery store (of all places!) had a pack of four on sale for $2.99.
Previously I wrote about 9 Items That I Won’t Buy Generic and I wanted to look at the flip side of the coin and talk about some of my favorite generic items. No name brands here. Read more »
Previously, I mentioned that I would rather use a more expensive laundry detergent and cut back on the amount of laundry I do instead of using cheaper detergents or making my own detergent. Sounds great in theory, but just exactly how does a family reduce their dirty laundry? Read more »
When saving money is one of your biggest goals, you have to beware of pitfalls that can cost you more money in the end. It’s not always best to buy something if it’s cheaper, because some cheaper items are much lower quality or just won’t suit your needs.
If you were in a financial crunch and you had the option of working full-time or working part-time, which would you choose? The obvious answer would seem to be working full-time, but that may not always be the best answer.
I’ve seen a few discussions regarding the difference between being frugal and being cheap. Just this morning I read Crossing the Line: When does frugal become cheap? and again it got me thinking about some of the crazy things people will do to save money. But, there is a bigger issue to think about. When does being frugal become illegal? Here are 5 ways: Read more »
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