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For many people, meat is one of the most expensive items in their food budget. Even when buying the cheapest cuts of meat, the costs can add up quickly. With a little careful planning, you can save big bucks off of your grocery shopping expenses. Check out the following tips to help significantly slash your [...]

How to Make Your Own Drain Cleaner
Paying someone to unclog your drains is expensive, so save money by learning how to unclog drains yourself. The following recipe for frugal drain cleaner is a great place to start and be sure to learn how to unclog a sink.
What You’ll Need:

1/2 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons baking [...]

Oil stains in your garage can be difficult to remove, but there is a simple and frugal way to get rid of these unsightly marks. With a little work and some kitty litter, you can get rid of ugly oil stains without spending a lot of money on cleaning supplies.
What You’ll Need:
Any brand of [...]

As many frugal people know, vinegar has hundreds of household uses. Not only is it great for cleaning; it’s also fast and very, very affordable. Instead of spending big bucks on expensive name brand cleaners, try out some of these great thrifty tips and tricks for using vinegar to clean your house.
Which kind [...]

I love Christmas shopping, but I don’t love the high costs of buying gifts for friends and family. Fortunately, there are plenty of great ways to save money on holiday shopping. The best thing about these strategies is that you can cut costs while still enjoying all of the fun of the Christmas season.

While it may sound counter-productive, shopping more frequently can actually save money in the long-run. One of my biggest pet peeves about many frugal living websites and books is the suggestion that bulk shopping (i.e. buying all of your supplies in just one monthly shopping trip) is the best way to reduce spending. In reality, [...]

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