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Best grocery items to buy (and stock up on) during the November sales

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I don't know what I like more about Thanksgiving: the holiday itself or all of the sales grocery stores nationwide usually have on Thanksgiving staple ingredients as soon as Halloween passes. It's the most wonderful time of the year to stock your pantry, cupboards and even your freezer with great … [Read more...] about Best grocery items to buy (and stock up on) during the November sales

30 ways to stay warm, save money this winter

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Looking for ways to stay warm and cozy at home? For many of us, winter is a time when we discover a few more cracks and crannies for the cold air to find its way inside. Not only does that make it harder to keep your house warm, it sends money out the door as the electric or gas bill climbs. So, … [Read more...] about 30 ways to stay warm, save money this winter

Make a scarecrow from items you have at home

For fall decorating, you could purchase a ready-made scarecrow-on-a-stick from a craft store. Or, you can make your own one-of-a-kind scarecrow mostly using materials you have at home. Here’s what you’ll need Safety pins and/or various lengths of rope Burlap sack or pillowcase for … [Read more...] about Make a scarecrow from items you have at home

It’s never too late: Free tuition for seniors

One of my favorite public radio shows features an audience quiz, “Things You Should Have Learned in School Had You Been Paying Attention.” I love listening to the show, but that quiz stumps me every week. Truth be told, I didn’t pay much attention in school because I was eager to get on with … [Read more...] about It’s never too late: Free tuition for seniors

Affordable family cellphone plans

Cellphone plans run from very inexpensive to hundreds of dollars per month. Some are prepaid. Some have a contract. Some come from big, reputable companies everyone knows. Some few have heard of. There are so many options that it can be hard to make the right decision. While each company … [Read more...] about Affordable family cellphone plans

How to beat inflation and save on almost everything

For the first time in decades, American shoppers are having to deal with inflation — the widespread, general rise in prices for goods and services. Since you're reading this post on a site called Living on the Cheap, you're probably looking for ways to stretch your dollars to cover some of that … [Read more...] about How to beat inflation and save on almost everything

Get free large fries at McDonald’s on National French Fry Day

Many fry fans believe McDonald's has the best fries — no questions asked. And there's no better day to celebrate the salty side dish (or snack!) than on "Fry-day"...better known as National French Fry Day. The Golden Arches is celebrating National French Fry Day by giving away … [Read more...] about Get free large fries at McDonald’s on National French Fry Day

Plan the perfect summer picnic for less

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Use our tips to plan the perfect summer picnic on a budget. Whether you're planning to do a backyard picnic for the family or putting together a picnic in the park for you and your best friends, it doesn't have to be expensive. With a little forethought (and our summer picnic checklist), it’s easy … [Read more...] about Plan the perfect summer picnic for less

How to do your own landscaping: DIY landscape design to save money

If you want a garden that turns heads but won't empty your wallet, do your own landscaping. It’s easy to familiarize yourself with the basic principles of landscaping design in order to create the yard of your dreams. Follow our step-by-step guide to DIY landscaping on a budget. With these … [Read more...] about How to do your own landscaping: DIY landscape design to save money

What you need to do before buying a trampoline

As sure as spring turns into summer, or wish lists for Santa are being made, many parents across the nation will soon give into their children's pleas and buy a backyard trampoline. As you might guess, a trampoline is one item that you don't want to buy second-hand, second-rate or, … [Read more...] about What you need to do before buying a trampoline

Projects to bring your 1950s house into the modern age

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Perhaps you’ve inherited your grandparents’ house. Or, maybe the best house you could find was a 1950s place that looked like your grandparents’ house. You may actually be lucky. A house built in the 1950s can be easily and fairly inexpensively remodeled into a home that looks modern. … [Read more...] about Projects to bring your 1950s house into the modern age

Rent an RV for spring travel

Virtual tours and other tools to check out colleges for free

This post is by Reyna Gobel of GraduationDebt.org. College visits are expensive. Flights, hotels and rental cars add up. It can cost more than $2,000 for a family to check out five schools for one child. Even local trips can easily cost $500 between gas, meals and hotels. While … [Read more...] about Virtual tours and other tools to check out colleges for free

Free alternatives to MS Office software

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If you need to do anything with a computer involving word processing, spreadsheets, or presentations, the longtime default software package was Microsoft Office. While many businesses and schools still rely heavily on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office programs, … [Read more...] about Free alternatives to MS Office software

Pizza Hut’s Big Dinner Box offers big savings for hungry families

Hungry families on a budget can box up big savings at Pizza Hut. Thanks to the chain's Big Dinner Box, everyone can enjoy a bite of pizza and other menu favorites for one low-price. The deal is even better because it's a quick fix for those days when you're just too busy to prepare … [Read more...] about Pizza Hut’s Big Dinner Box offers big savings for hungry families

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