Amy Hannold247Moms Frugal Living Editor Hosting a clothing swap is an earth-friendly, budget-stretching, community-building way to acquire “new to you” clothing. Here are tips to make your event a fun success: Time: March and September seem to be popular months, as people are making seasonal changes in their wardrobe. Location: Once you have your location, [...]

by: Amy Hannold, 247Moms Frugal Living Editor Thanks to the internet, there are ways you can create your own “sale”, when you know where to look. Connect to these sites through Twitter, Facebook, and their email updates. Each of these sites offers a “refer a friend” and loyalty promotions – you can earn more when [...]

Grocery shopping is one area of your monthly expenses where you have the power to spend less. Realize that when you save money on groceries, you are giving yourself a “raise”; extra money you can use towards other escalating household expenses. 1. Monthly Budget – Begin by evaluating your grocery spending over the past several [...]

Amy Hannold, 247Moms.com Frugal Living Editor I haven’t heard much talk of New Year’s resolutions yet, but it will start soon. Media of all forms and our inboxes will be full of ways to keep our resolutions. You can find encouragement, online and for free here: Libraries: Priceless (Free) Treasures of Your Community When you [...]

Amy Hannold, 247Moms Frugal Living Editor Last week, we detailed the less-cutting, less-clutter, savvy ways to everyday couponing. Using filed inserts and our choice of a variety of coupon files, we can save money on everyday items. Technology has certainly made couponing easier, and what’s even more popular are “clipless” money-saving tools. I have a [...]

by:Amy Hannold 247Moms Frugal Living Editor I’m still learning the whole concept of “meal planning”. I tend to live mobile life, rarely ever stopping to sit down and peruse my pantry. I’m a couponer, a “cook-from-scratcher”, and a list maker (usually) – so, how does my less than “on paper” meal planning strategies translate into [...]

Amy Hannold, 247Moms Frugal Living Editor The front page headline reads: “Want Cheapskates to Spend? Hawk gizmos that save”. Reading it, I learned that in great numbers, consumers are buying “As Seen on TV” and other “Money-Saving” inventions. What are these money-saving tools? Do you need them? Cheapskate accessories are promoted as easier, convenient ways [...]

from: Amy Hannold, 247Moms Frugal Living Editor Do You Have an IPhone? Try “Best Value”, a .99 cent app. It will “do the math” for you when comparing prices in pounds, ounces, etc. (Thank you, Everyday Cheapskate Email Newsletter, 8/25/10) Buy Beans by the Bag: One pound of dry beans is usually much cheaper than [...]