Author Archives: ~Dawn - Page 3
The Best Frugal Books and Movies
This is my list of books and videos I have read or watched and would recommend: The Complete Tightwad Gazette This is the book that got me started about keeping…
Frugal Living: A lifelong mindset of small steps
I have to say that it has been a couple months since I have written a post over at Frugal For Life, but I thought I would keep you all…
6 Myths of Garage Sale Shopping
Most people don't buy everything new. Some buy used cars, get hand-me-downs, or recycle furniture from their parents. Garage sales are no different, you are just acquiring items in a…
Many Uses: Greener Ways to Use Dryer Sheets
If you are going for a frugal or greener drying experience and are using dryer balls, laundry softener or a dry towel to help with your drying needs in the…
Save Money by Making Things Last
In an article in the Money Adviser from Consumer Reports, they spoke about ways to save money by making things last. The first way to make things last is to…
Cost benefits of using less… a little dab will do ya!
One of the areas I am consciously trying to change is my need to have all of it. Not in the form of materialism, but in the way I use…
Exercise Free or Incur Expense of Gym Membership?
I have read a few sites that show the benefits of having a gym membership and I have my own personal experience on the benefits of exercising for free. I…
Many Uses: Leftover Carpet Remnants
I see a lot of carpet remnants here in my complex - I always want to grab a few leftovers and use them, so here are a few ideas. 1.…
Past Due: Are you behind on your cable bill?
I am going to make a public service announcement to all those whose TV bills are past due. In my line of work, I regularly get contacted about the high…
4 frugal tips from a few years of living frugally.
Just so you know frugality doesn't happen for me in a single day, week or year. It is a lifetime journey that teaches me what I am doing right and…