Myscha Theriault

This travel freak and former teacher can squeeze a nickel ‘til it cries.

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Latest articles by Myscha Theriault

Repurpose Towel Rods for Cheap, Beautiful Storage

Need a place to hang your pots or store your 'zines? The humble bathroom towel rod offers a clever solution to many design problems found outside the WC.

Fun and Frugal Ways to Observe Memorial Day

Memorial Day is both the official first weekend of summer and the official day to remember those lost. Celebrate and memorialize with these frugal weekend ideas.

Frugal and Fashionable: Penny-Pinching Prom Ideas

Prom has evolved from a rite of passage to a ritual of budget busting. Keep your spending in check with these tips for everything from dresses to dinner.

Try These 15 One-Pot Meals for Cost-Effective Convenience

If you have a slow cooker, a casserole dish, or a skillet, you have all the equipment you need to make a delicious, easy, and nutritious meal.

Fun and Frugal Ways to Enjoy Montreal

Montreal is a gorgeous city with plenty of history, outdoor activities, and culture. The best part? It can also be an incredibly affordable place to visit.

Cheap Groceries for Weight Loss

These cheap grocery shopping strategies and suggestions will leave you feeling fit and trim in body, mind, and pocketbook.

6 Compact Airplane Snacks for Frequent Fliers

Stow these cheap and satisfying travel snacks in your carry-on for a quick bite when the going gets delayed.

Savvy Solutions for Spring Cleaning

There's no reason to overspend on spring cleaning supplies. Reuse, repurpose, and remix stuff you already have on hand to reinvigorate your space.

How to Get Free Medication (for You and Your Pet)

Did you know that some pharmacies offer certain common medications — including antibiotics — for free? Learn how to get them.

Saving Money Without Wasting Food: Bulk Buying for Singles

Easy meals for one don't need to be processed or over-priced — bulk food purchases can be a single shopper's secret weapon.

Encourage Family Sharing and Save Money by Going Unisex

From luggage to beauty products and more, discover how you can save money by combining shopping trips and sharing products.

The Best Cheap Food Sources of Antioxidants

Skip the expensive rainforest berries and get your antioxidants with these frugal foods available in every produce aisle.

25 Tantalizing Fresh Tomato Recipes

If you love tomatoes but are bored with basic salad, these 25 delicious, frugal, and easy tomato recipes are sure to please.

71 Sensational Sweet Potato Recipes

Full of fiber and nutrients, super-cheap sweet potatoes have lots to offer. Here are 71 fun, frugal, and flavorful ways you can serve them more often.

Inexpensive Jewelry That Makes a Stylish Statement

If you want to update your look without emptying your wallet, look to these low-cost materials that create affordable accessories no one would call cheap.

50 Fantastic Beet Recipes

Packed with nutrition and brimming with color, this affordable root vegetable can't be, well...beet. From dinner to dessert, discover great ways to enjoy beets.

50 Fabulous Carrot Recipes

Healthy and oh-so-flavorful, carrots are extremely versatile. Make the most of this affordable root vegetable with these recipes.

25 Fun and Cheap Entertainment Ideas From "The Vampire Diaries"

The characters of "The Vampire Diaries" are experts at entertaining on the cheap. Here are 25 great, frugal ideas for having fun, all inspired by the show.

Skip the Travel Size: How to Save 66% or More on Travel Toothpaste

The little things we pay too much for can hurt us in the long run. Discover how to save 66% off what you pay for a travel staple — a tiny tube of toothpaste.