Author Archives: ~Dawn - Page 2
How to freeze milk to beat rising prices
I was recently at Sam's Club to grab some milk, because it is usually cheaper there than anywhere. However, even Sam's Club bulk buying power has the price 15 ¢…
Maneuvering an abrupt end to frugality efforts
I was inspired to write about my experience living frugally after reading The Simple Dollar's post about the limits of frugality. I understand how the frugality highway can seem to…
Two Dollar Bills: A Simple Way to Build an Emergency Fund
I had a co-worker who always had a hard time saving money, she tried rounding up in the check book, writing checks for over the amount and putting the money…
10 Ways to Save Money on Fees
We all know that Nickel and Diming ourselves is one way to save the big money. I thought I would jot down some ways we voluntarily or unknowingly give up…
4 Ways to Find Lost Money
I have found money through a couple of times. One year I got a $15 check from an old utility company that I hadn't used in over 5 years and…
12 Free Ways to Stay Warm this Winter
"People are very worried about this winter," said Ann Heidenreich, executive director of the nonprofit Community Energy Services in Canton, New York. "We're not going to deal with all that…
30 Ways to Save a Dollar a Day
This is a list of ways to save about $30 a month or a dollar a day. If you can do a couple of these, then you can save even…
Abundance: Find Balance by Living on Less
When I have a full gallon of milk I pour myself a full glass without thinking, but when the milk jug has less than half of the gallon left, I…
The Simplicity of Budgeting: 7 simple steps
I'm not a big fan of budgets, I think it's the detailed information that drives me nuts. I like to keeps things as simple as possible and then adjust as…
Inexpensive Ways to Winterize Your Car
It's that time of year here in the snowy states; you will find people who either hate it or love it, but that doesn't matter if you aren't prepared for…