Tag: Frugal Friday

Now, generally speaking, I prefer homemade over store bought, but there are times that it’s good just to be able to pick up some baked goods from the store. Plus, I have found that homebaked bread does not freeze well for my frozen sandwiches for D. The bad thing is that good bread can cost several dollars a loaf. The solution? Head over to the bread outlets. Now, not all bakery/bread outlets are created equal. Some have good prices on some things, but regular prices on others. A good bread outlet will have very inexpensive bread and well priced extras.…

Having pets is not frugal by any means. So, for those of us that love animals, we have to come up with ways to make pet ownership a bit less expensive. Pet bedding can get very expensive — especially when you have to change it at least once a week. I purchased a paper shredder several years ago and shred all the junk mail that comes in the mail. Instead of just getting rid of the shreds, I use them in the guinea pig cage. First, I line the cage with newspaper. Then, I put all the paper shreds in…

Crystal from Biblical Womanhood will not be hosting Frugal Friday this week due to a death in the family. She has written a beautiful memorial to her grandparents at her blog. Please join me in praying for her and her family during this time of grieving. Crystal, we’re truly sorry for your loss.

Books? Yes, books. How much money does your family spend on books in a year? It’s very easy to spend a lot of money on books because they are, generally, expensive. Here are some money saving tips when it comes to books. First you need to ask yourself a few questions: 1) how many times am I going to read this book; 2) do I want to keep this book for future use; 3) how picky am I about the condition of the book? The answers to those questions will determine where you go from here. If, like most people,…