People have been figuring out ways to stay warm in the winter since the beginning of time. Thankfully most of us have access to central heat during the winter now, but that doesn't mean we should … Read More...
I write a lot about saving money in the kitchen, in fact two of my most popular posts of all time are 30 Frugal Meal Idea's For When You're Broke and 35 Frugal Recipes to Make When You're … Read More...
Last year I rounded up my top ten frugal living posts from 2015 and you guys really seemed to like that, so I'm doing it again this year. I didn't write as much in 2016, so I'm only rounding my top … Read More...
Our family is doing a no spend month in January so I thought I would extend the invitation in case anyone else wanted to join us on Instagram. Follow me @missyrakes for updates and use the hashtag … Read More...
This post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure policy for more information. I talk a LOT about ways to save money here on the blog and so today I thought I would compile a list of … Read More...
This post contains affiliate links. See our Disclosure Policy for more information. Disclaimer: This post was written in 2016. Prices may have increased. Starting in November, … Read More...
This post contains affiliate links. See our Disclosure Policy for more information. With all the parties, gifts and baking that goes on this time of year, it can really get to be a burden … Read More...
This post contains affiliate links. See our Disclosure Policy for more information. I love keeping Christmas as simple and low stress as possible which is why I try to earn gift cards … Read More...
Hi friends! I was able to post a new My Frugal Kitchen VLOG this week over on my YouTube channel. I think I'm really going to enjoy making videos like these because they keep me accountable to get … Read More...
Hey friends! I haven't been as consistent with blogging lately as I'm taking a break from my regular "crank out a post every Monday" schedule, but I've been continuing to upload new videos to … Read More...
I'm a huge advocate of cooking from scratch for the many reasons that you'll read below, but I'm not here to make anyone feel guilty. I know life gets busy. I know sometimes it's just better to eat … Read More...
As many of you know we purchased a fixer-upper last year and completely remodeled the inside. It totally consumed us and we had little time/money leftover for the outside. Now that spring is here … Read More...
In our consumer culture, we have the ability to buy a plethora of convenience items, but does that mean that we should? Being able to go without some things or make your own versions at home will … Read More...
© WavebreakMediaMicro / Dollar Photo Club Americans waste a staggering 1/3 of their food. That's like purchasing six bags of groceries and leaving two in the parking lot to go to waste. … Read More...
OZMedia ® / Dollar Photo Club Most of us want to do our part in making the world a cleaner, greener place for the next generation. However there is a misconception that "going green" is … Read More...
© stevecuk / Dollar Photo Club Did you know that I love to cook with beans?? Not only are they one of the most frugal sources of protein, but they're also filled with fiber and nutrients. … Read More...
® highwaystarz / Dollar Photo Club Did you know that Americans throw away an estimated 30-40 percent of their food each year? That equals more than 20 lbs of food per person per month. … Read More...
© arinahabich / Dollar Photo Club Buying healthy food can be expensive if you're purchasing a lot of out-of-season, exotic or convenience items. However, if you have a list of inexpensive … Read More...
As 2015 comes to a close, I can tell you one thing for sure, my readers LOVE frugal living tips, especially if they have an old-fashioned spin on them. My top post for the year was by … Read More...
© michaeljung / Dollar Photo Club This post contains affiliate links. See our Disclosure Policy for more information. I love finding new ways to bring in a little extra money each month … Read More...