Category: Shopping
08.05.2009
As Seen on TV: Are They Worth the Money?
You’ve seen the infomercials: ShamWow, Magic Bullet Food Processor, Ginsu Knives…and the list goes on. The product demonstrators…
28.04.2009
8 Tips for Successful Garage Sale Shopping
In many parts of the country the weather is getting warmer, and garage sales are starting to pop…
14.04.2009
Frugal Prom Ideas
It’s spring, and Prom season is here. Is it possible to use the words “frugal” and “prom” in…
26.02.2009
Real Value vs. Perceived Value
I have a friend who thinks the more expensive an item is, the better it must be. Her…
10.02.2009
Tween Birthday Party for Under $100
My daughter’s eleventh birthday was last week, and we threw her party over the weekend. As usual, I…
17.11.2008
The Benefits of Saving Up Money for Christmas
This year I did something I’ve never done before. Early in the year I opened up a SmartyPig…
10.11.2008
The Benefits of Shopping at Costco and Other Warehouse Clubs
When we moved into our new house, we bought a Costco membership. We had a membership several years…
22.07.2008
A Little Known Secret for Bargain Shopping on Craigslist
While I’d love to buy a brand new stainless steel refrigerator, I’ll settle for what I need…a frugal…
01.07.2008
Buying in Bulk to Save Money
When it comes to grocery shopping, you can save a lot of money by buying from the bulk…
13.05.2008
10 Yard Sale Shopping Tips to Get the Best Bargains
A couple of weeks ago I gave you 10 Tips for a Wildly Successful Garage Sale in preparation…