Blow out the candles for great birthday freebies as a member of these online loyalty eClubs. The month of your birthday you'll receive some sort of email you can exchange for your free stuff. Many of these offers are valid during your entire birthday month, but be sure to read each coupon for the … [Read more...] about 70 best birthday freebies from restaurants and retailers in 2024
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Easy spa facials you can do at home
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Facials are a great way to keep your skin hydrated and glowing. But when the budget won’t allow even a discount spa version, try one of these DIY recipes using fruits and veggies. These are among many cheap and easy spa treatments you can create for yourself at home. DIY … [Read more...] about Easy spa facials you can do at home
Frugal, easy Valentine’s dinner menu to cook at home
I’m here today to help the economically and experientially disadvantaged among you to prepare a Valentine’s feast. Hopefully you can impress that special someone with whom you are in love, lust, or want to woo just because. I selected this menu for its ease, affordability, colorful presentation … [Read more...] about Frugal, easy Valentine’s dinner menu to cook at home
Cheap Super Bowl party food and snacks to make at home
Whether you’re hosting a crowd for game day or watching the Super Bowl with just your immediate family, you’ll want to have snacks on hand to enjoy during the Big Game. But you don’t have to spend a fortune on takeout or pre-made treats to make a great party spread. Check out these Super Bowl party … [Read more...] about Cheap Super Bowl party food and snacks to make at home
5 cheap, healthy party snacks
It's a struggle to find something unique to bring to parties. Sure, guacamole and chips are delicious, but it's a bit ridiculous when five people bring a batch. Mix it up with these affordable, healthy, vegetarian snacks. Your friends will be impressed by how yummy they are, and you'll be … [Read more...] about 5 cheap, healthy party snacks
20 creative Thanksgiving leftover recipes
Do you love Thanksgiving dinner, but want fresh ideas for Thanksgiving leftover recipes that go beyond pot pie and tetrazzini? We found a rafter of turkey ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner that make frugal and delicious use of all the food in your fridge. Breakfast dishes Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about 20 creative Thanksgiving leftover recipes
5 easy, cheap, healthy lunches for the work week
Eating out for your workday lunch is a quick way to bust your budget. If your daily lunch costs $10 (and it will, including a drink and taxes), a 5-day workweek will use up $2600 of your hard-earned money annually. But many claim there just isn't time to pack a sack before leaving for work — or that … [Read more...] about 5 easy, cheap, healthy lunches for the work week
5 ways to happily live with less
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines minimalism as “a style or technique that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity.” Living on the Cheap readers don’t have to scrimp to use many of the same techniques and start living within their means. Be purposeful in your … [Read more...] about 5 ways to happily live with less
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
Easy recipes with cheap summer corn
There’s something about fresh, sweet, juicy corn on the cob that just screams summer. You bite into those pearl-like kernels and taste a burst of sweet juice. It doesn’t get better than this. Except it does: Sweet corn, in season, is really cheap. It starts out at two for $1, then four, then … [Read more...] about Easy recipes with cheap summer corn
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
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 you’re thrifty, you already know that flea … [Read more...] about The best outdoor markets in New York City
Popular Pumpkin Smash Smoothie returns to Jamba’s fall menu with $5 special
You can't enjoy autumn without pumpkins, especially on seasonal menus everywhere. And Jamba is "smashing pumpkins" again! One of the juice shop's most popular seasonal items is returning to its fall menu — Smashing Pumpkin Smoothie. The orange-hued smoothie officially makes its return nationwide … [Read more...] about Popular Pumpkin Smash Smoothie returns to Jamba’s fall menu with $5 special
15 ways to save money on vacation
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You’ve booked an affordable vacation, but what happens when you arrive at your destination and your brain enters vacation mode? Suddenly, you’ve forgotten your budget, and are jumping at all the you-only-live-once vacation purchases: restaurants, excursions, souvenirs and the like. You can still … [Read more...] about 15 ways to save money on vacation
How to avoid wasting food in a power outage
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The lights begin to flicker. You hear the regular hum of the refrigerator hiccup, then return. But then it all goes dark. Your power is out. Power outages are common when snow and windstorms take down power lines, or in the summer when power lines can't handle the increased demand. There are … [Read more...] about How to avoid wasting food in a power outage
