Traveling with a family can be expensive, but the memories are priceless. Whether you are envisioning a relaxing trip to the beach, a thrilling amusement park visit, or exploring one of our great national parks, there are ways to make a vacation fit your budget. With careful planning and great … [Read more...] about Tips for traveling with family and friends on a budget
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Ways to save money on groceries
You don't need a government statistician to tell you the inflation level when you can see the price of eggs go up every time you shop. Food prices are one of the most common ways people gauge the cost of living. Cutting your grocery bill is one of the best ways to save when money is tight, but … [Read more...] about Ways to save money on groceries
In The News
Living on the Cheap experts have been tapped by television, print, and web publications as sources for stories about saving money. With writers and contributors in more than 20 cities, we can help reporters from both national and local media with tips and expert advice for living well on the … [Read more...] about In The News
Grow your own live Easter basket
Delight family and friends with a "live" Easter basket this year. Eye-catching plant baskets containing tasty, âbunny-worthyâ ingredients like lettuce, parsley, edible flowers and carrots make great decorator pieces and save you money. Living Easter baskets provide you with good-for-you goodies long … [Read more...] about Grow your own live Easter basket
10 frugal living tips for young families
Young families have it rough. Parents might still be paying off student loans, while they try to save for a first (or forever) home and pay for preschool or childcare. Many are climbing the corporate ladder, working their way up to those bigger salaries, or starting a new business that has yet to … [Read more...] about 10 frugal living tips for young families
Enjoy specials on drinks and appetizers during Chili’s Happy Hour
Cheers! Relax with friends and co-workers at Chili's without breaking your budget. The popular restaurant is known for its Margarita of the Month. A new holiday or seasonal margarita available every month at a special price â all day, all month long. However, Chili's also … [Read more...] about Enjoy specials on drinks and appetizers during Chili’s Happy Hour
Best shopping apps to save money
Everyday purchases are the ones that add up and bust your budget. Items like food, cleaning supplies and even gasoline can end up costing you the most. Many frugal shoppers have turned to shopping apps to save them money and help them stick to their monthly budgets. There are so many phone apps … [Read more...] about Best shopping apps to save money
6 reasons to choose an Amazon wedding registry
Getting engaged and planning a wedding often means that a friend or family member will offer to throw you a bridal shower, and Amazon Wedding Registry will make the gifting part easy for you and your guests. Bridal showers stem from the old-fashioned practice of the bride needing a dowry to marry … [Read more...] about 6 reasons to choose an Amazon wedding registry
Hate the mall? 5 places to shop for unique gifts
The holiday shopping season is well upon us, but if visiting a shopping center or mall at this time of the year gives you heart palpitations, not to worry. No matter where you live, there are bound to be some cultural institutions with great gift shops. There, youâre likely to find one-of-a-kind … [Read more...] about Hate the mall? 5 places to shop for unique gifts
How to mail packages from home
Making the journey to mail a letter or package is not always the easiest (or most enjoyable) task, especially given the long lines and often questionable customer service. Whether you're sending a care package or lots of wedding invitations, everything can be done right from your kitchen table â … [Read more...] about How to mail packages from home
9 ways to spend Black Friday besides shopping
If the thought of venturing into a store on Black Friday leaves you shuddering, take heart. There are a host of things you can do on Black Friday that donât involve fighting crowds or shelling out a lot of dough. Hereâs a sampling of things to do and places to go besides the mall, and many are … [Read more...] about 9 ways to spend Black Friday besides shopping
Free museum days in Albuquerque
Plenty of Albuquerqueâs museums offer free days for visitors. One of the best ways to get to know your hometown or immerse yourself in a new city is to visit one or more of these museums. Since the visit is free, you can stay for the whole day or just 10 minutes, which is âThis is Usâ … [Read more...] about Free museum days in Albuquerque
Enjoy a free walking tour of Bryant Park
New Yorkers love Bryant Park. If not for lounging on the green lawn to take in a summertime outdoor movie, then to weave in and out of those artisan shops during the holidays. But we may not know what the rich history of our beloved outdoor space entails. That's where a guided walking tour comes … [Read more...] about Enjoy a free walking tour of Bryant Park
University of New Mexico Art Museum is Free
Have you visited the University of New Mexico Art Museum? Admission is FREE. One of the many benefits of sharing a city with a college is the access it provides to cheap and free cultural performances and - for the luckiest of us - art. The museum of art on the Albuquerque campus … [Read more...] about University of New Mexico Art Museum is Free
The best outdoor markets in New York City
In New York City, there's plenty to do outside, including lots of shopping and dining at outdoor markets in the boroughs. Savvy New York tourists, locals and natives know that shopping and dining in this city doesn't have to cost a ton of money. If youâre thrifty, you already know that flea … [Read more...] about The best outdoor markets in New York City