Saving money for your next vacation is a great goal, but it's often easier said than done. If you’re like the rest of us, most of your money is spoken for before you even get it. To save up enough money to go on a trip, you need to start planning in advance. You'll want to add a vacation category … [Read more...] about How to save up for your next vacation
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Make homemade tamales and fun crafts for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is coming, and that means it's time to make tamales! If you’ve got a craving for tamales you’re not alone. Tamales, made of masa (dough, usually corn-based) with filling, steamed in corn husks, have been eaten since at least 5000 BC, possibly as early as 8000 BC. The Mayan and Aztec … [Read more...] about Make homemade tamales and fun crafts for Cinco de Mayo
Thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts on a budget
Your Mom already has everything she really needs, except maybe a pricey spa day or a cruise to the Mediterranean. So what can you get her that won’t cost a lot, but might mean a lot? We found plenty of inexpensive gifts your mother will definitely cherish. Even if you're on a tight budget, you can … [Read more...] about Thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts on a budget
Mother’s Day freebies and deals 2021
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Treat Mom to a meal out on Mother's Day (May 9, 2021), and treat the whole family by snagging a Mother's Day freebie or deal to lower the bill. To celebrate Mom, several restaurants and other businesses are offering Mother's Day restaurant specials and retail discounts. Bonus gift cards, free … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day freebies and deals 2021
18 cheap and easy DIY home improvement projects
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You bought a new home, and the list of projects that need to be done is larger than your bank account. Or, the home you bought years ago is looking a little dated, and you don’t have the money to hire someone to give it that much-needed face-lift. Many easy do-it-yourself projects that will … [Read more...] about 18 cheap and easy DIY home improvement projects
Teacher Appreciation Week deals and freebies 2021
Teachers don't always get the recognition they deserve. They take care of and educate our kids, work long hours often for little pay and have been known to reach into their own pockets to help a student or improve their classroom. While educators should get accolades year-round, especially in … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Week deals and freebies 2021
12 ways to save more money this year
We hear all the time about how people cannot save any money anymore. The U.S. savings rate is abysmal. Whether it’s just by habit, convenience or lack of priorities, many people have a mindset that leads to wasting money. If you start consciously thinking about how you spend … [Read more...] about 12 ways to save more money this year
Restaurant Deals by Day
Looking for food deals near you? On the hunt for a cheap lunch deal today? Or are you searching for the best restaurant deals in the coming week? Look no further. Here we've rounded up the current food specials at Living on the Cheap, including free food, Monday night specials (and other weekday … [Read more...] about Restaurant Deals by Day
Mother’s Day gift ideas she’ll love
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There’s an important holiday coming up in May and it’s time to start thinking about gifts! Whether you’ll be celebrating your mom, step-mom, mother-in-law, mother of your children, or someone you think of as a mom, it’s a holiday that deserves more thought than a bouquet of grocery store … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day gift ideas she’ll love
How to do a no-spend challenge to save money
If your spending has gotten out of control or you want to cut down on unnecessary expenses, it might be time to embark on a no-spend challenge. Going an entire month without spending beyond necessities can be an eye-opening experience. We think any budget-minded individual should try a no-spend … [Read more...] about How to do a no-spend challenge to save money
10 easy Mother’s Day crafts for kids to make
Flowers and jewelry are nice, but for most moms, nothing beats a gift made by her kids. Round up the kids and have them create one of these 10 sweet, easy, cheap Mother’s Day crafts for their mom or grandmother. 1. Painted flowerpot This Mother's Day craft is perfect for the mom who loves … [Read more...] about 10 easy Mother’s Day crafts for kids to make
10 guilt-free ways to stop overspending on your kids and grandkids
Raise your hand if you overspend on your kids for birthdays and holidays because you want them to be happy. Do you spoil your grandkids because you don’t see them often and hope that presents will lead to warm feelings? Do you wish your mom would stop spending money on your kids, or that you could … [Read more...] about 10 guilt-free ways to stop overspending on your kids and grandkids
11 free or cheap Mother’s Day gift ideas that cost little or no money
The value of a Mother’s Day gift is not how much you spend. It’s the time you take to prepare it, the thought you put into doing something that speaks to your mom, and the love you put into the gift. A perfect Mother’s Day gift doesn’t even have to be a tangible item, and it doesn’t have to cost you … [Read more...] about 11 free or cheap Mother’s Day gift ideas that cost little or no money
26 adaptable recipes and menu ideas for $4-a-day budget meal planning
My experiment with a $4-a-day budget has become a welcome and permanent adjustment to my menu planning and grocery shopping routine. It has saved not only money, but my time as well as some of my sanity. The $4 a day food budget was popularized by Leanne Brown in her free online book, Good and Cheap … [Read more...] about 26 adaptable recipes and menu ideas for $4-a-day budget meal planning
9 cheap ways to get fit
Is your determination to lose weight or exercise more in conflict with your resolution to stick to a budget this year? Know that you can get healthy and save money at the same time because there are plenty of cheap ways to get fit. You don't have to spend hundreds (or thousands) to join a gym or … [Read more...] about 9 cheap ways to get fit
