Archive for March, 2010

Is it Possible to Be Stylish, Frugal and Eco Friendly?


Frugal fashion sustainable style are two big buzz words in the fashion and fashion press recently. Eco fashion has shown a steady growth over the last ten years and has now become a major sector of the fashion industry. The recession has caused many people to think about their spending and stick to a budget [...]

What are some ways to make money saving the enviroment?

before i get a bunch of answers sayying it’s impossible, I already know it’s not so that won’t fly i just want specific creative profitable ideas. I know the enviroment can be saved while making money and not ruining the economy, it’s just a matter of how.

Do you think some people are too money hungryfor their own good?

I have a friend who takes frugality to the extreme. She has quite a bit of money in the bank and IRA accounts and scrimps and saves for her retirement. She was even telling me it only cost her $57 a month for groceries! I went to visit and we went out [...]

Which Way to Save Money


Money savers! Make sure you’re getting the best out of your money! Now of all times, when the world is experiencing some major downs it is important not to get caught out where your money is concerned. You have probably worked hard to get that money in the first place and the last thing thing [...]

Window Treatments Help Homeowners Save Money


With energy prices continuing to skyrocket from year to year, and utility companies passing along the costs to their customers, many homeowners are starting to take a harder look at ways to protect their pocketbooks.

A few simple steps now can go a long way toward reducing your energy costs and keeping them low for the [...]

How do energy saving lightbulbs help, why are they expensive?

If energy saving light bulbs help the earth so much, why do they cost more than regular ones??? Also, what else do you do to help the environment, e.g. showers, money, plastic, paper, etc.

Chasers war on everything – Scam to get free stuff

The chasers work out a scam to get whatever they want free . . cartons of alcohol, food from restaurents and more, very funny

A Happy Gluten Free Christmas for Your Celiac Child: Seven Strategies to Keep the Season Gluten Free


Christmas – especially a gluten free Christmas – takes a lot of planning.

Of course you want your celiac child to enjoy the same treats as everyone else… but sometimes you wonder if that is going to be possible! Mince pies, Christmas cakes, selection boxes and advent calendars… there seems to be gluten in everything! Seven [...]

Four Psychological Advantages of Frugality


Poverty has few benefits other than awakening personal ambitions and making people realistic about how the world works. Those are things, of course, that can be learned in many different ways without having to experience deprivation.
On the other hand, whatever your level of income, frugality constitutes a choice of permanent value. Contemporary society does not [...]

Money Saving Tips for the hard times


There are plenty of money saving tips and ideas out there; from the coupon code to websites that give you the best deals through price comparison. The major problem with many of these types of websites is that they are interested in their commissions so, by urging you to buy online, you may not be [...]