Frugal living

Enjoy life without breaking the bank. Be inspired with new and creative ways to do it.

Ten Money-Saving Family Activities for the Holiday Break

Find ten money-saving activities to help keep your family occupied during the upcoming holiday break.

Finding Ways to Save on Your Flu Shot

It’s not too late to get your flu shot to prepare for the upcoming flu season. Find out the best ways to save if your flu shot isn’t covered by insurance.

A Money Saving Journey: Understanding Grocery Sales Cycles (Part 8)

Angie Erickson, a Pocket Your Dollars teacher to mom’s groups and Community Ed classes, shares her final step in her money-saving journey.

Tips for Budget Meal Planning from the Twin Cities Live Kitchen Star

Tips for Budget Meal Planning from the Twin Cities Live Kitchen Star

Alice Seuffert from Dining with Alice (and the Twin Cities Live Kitchen Star) shares her favorite tips for budget meal planning.

A Money-Saving Journey: Saving on Natural and Organic Food (Part 7)

Angie Erickson, a Pocket Your Dollars teacher to mom’s groups and Community Ed classes, shares another step in her money-saving journey.

An Easier Way to Shop Craigslist

An Easier Way to Shop Craigslist

Searching Craigslit time and again when there’s something you want to buy can be tedious. It’s also unnecessary. Find out how to be notified when a new posting matches your search criteria.

A Money-Saving Journey: Surprise Expenses (Part 6)

Angie Erickson, a Pocket Your Dollars teacher to mom’s groups and Community Ed classes, shares another step in her money-saving journey.

A Money-Saving Journey: Meal Planning (Part 5)

Angie Erickson, a Pocket Your Dollars teacher to mom’s groups and Community Ed classes, shares another step in her money-saving journey.

A Money-Saving Journey: Purposeful Shopping (Part 4)

Angie Erickson, a Pocket Your Dollars teacher to mom’s groups and Community Ed classes, shares another step in her money-saving journey.

A Money-Saving Journey: Do Your Homework (Part 3)

Every journey looks different. However, there is a general trend in many couponers’ adventures. Come along as we take a closer look at Angie Erickson’s story.

A Money-Saving Journey: Get Honest with Yourself (Part 2)

Angie Erickson, a Pocket Your Dollars teacher to mom’s groups and Community Ed classes, shares another step in her money-saving journey.

A Money-Saving Journey: Reality Sets In (Part 1)

A Money-Saving Journey: Reality Sets In (Part 1)

Angie Erickson, a Pocket Your Dollars teacher to mom’s groups and Community Ed classes, shares the start of her money-saving journey.

How to Cook Gourmet Food on a Budget

How to Cook Gourmet Food on a Budget

Learn five different ways to help you save while cooking gourmet food on a budget.

Minnesota State Fair 2011: How to Save Money While You Enjoy the Fair

Minnesota State Fair 2011: How to Save Money While You Enjoy the Fair

Enjoy a day the Minnesota State Fair for less when you learn to save on admission, food, midway rides and more.

3 Ways to Save on College Textbooks: Buying Online, Textbook Rental + eTextbooks

3 Ways to Save on College Textbooks: Buying Online, Textbook Rental + eTextbooks

Use these three suggestions to save considerably on textbooks, plus, find what textbook service websites I recommend and which ones I suggest avoiding.

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