Welcome TIME Magazine Readers!

Linsey Knerl — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:42:19 +0000

We are so excited to be mentioned in the April 13th, 2009 print issue of TIME magazine in the article "Inside the Cocoon" (you can see the accompanying abridged article with photos at TIME's website). Readers looking here for blog posts by myself or our other bloggers will find that we have a wide variety of personal finance, lifestyle, and green living articles geared towards helping readers achieve a higher level of financial independence and freedom. Here are some of our personal favorites relating to living well on less without leaving home (or “cocooning”, as it’s been recently called.)

Entertainment

Nothing is more exciting than a night out on the town, but we all know that it may be difficult to squeeze into the budget. Check out these blogger tips for enjoying a fun evening at home (many are free!)

Stop Paying for Cable, But Keep Up with Your Favorite Shows

Three Cinematic Theme Parties for the Home Entertainment Crowd

Declare a Frugal Friday Fun Night

Decorating

Staying home more often may cause you to ponder your surroundings a bit more often. Luckily, home décor doesn’t have to gouge your pocketbook. These articles are sure to inspire a DIYer to get the job done – at a fraction of the cost.

Spa Bathrooms on the Cheap

Gourmet Kitchens on a Shoestring

Beware of Pretty Things: 4 Reasons I’m Keeping My Old, Ugly Stuff

Build a Bed for Cheap (And Look Good Doing It)

Cooking

We all have to eat! The recent TIME article focused on the benefits of bulk buying and batch-cooking, and many of our bloggers have their own style of eating well for less.

Cornmeal: Fresh Ideas for a Frugal Family Staple

Tips and Tricks to Eat Healthy on a Budget

Six Simple Tips for Buying Great Affordable Wine

Going Back to the Root Cellar

Eight Meatless Dishes for Meat-n-Taters Lovers

What’s Cooking? Make-Ahead Bread Mixes

Bulk Buying 101

Written by Linsey Knerl and published on Wise Bread. Read more articles from Wise Bread.