Posted June 26, 2009 - 11:59 by Andrea Dickson
Personal Finance
Storing summer's bounty, saving money on a gym membership, talking about finances before the honeymoon, how to get divorced while the world is watching, buying a car without getting ripped off, stay-at-home dads and more.
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Posted June 19, 2009 - 19:22 by Andrea Dickson
Personal Finance
Doing less for a better lawn, married money, backpacking prep, productivity for everything, how to drive like an idiot while you can still afford to, the gold mines you can find at a garage sale, and more.
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Posted June 4, 2009 - 17:12 by Andrea Dickson
Personal Finance
It's summer! It's warm and toasty! Kids are almost out of school! And bloggers are hard at work, ignoring the nice weather and unsupervised children, bringing you the best advice they have on earning, saving, investing, and enjoying the frugal life.
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Posted May 24, 2009 - 08:50 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Food and Drink
It’s usually on sale from Memorial Day on, and this juicy, sticky fruit is a hit at BBQ’s. After the charm of slicing it into big triangles and eating it from the rind has worn off, however, what can you do with the jumbo treat? You’ll be surprised at these unique recipes, tips, and delights inspired by the watermelon.
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Posted May 19, 2008 - 05:22 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Health and Beauty
Oops, I did it again. Thinking that just one unprotected hour in the sun would be alright, I fried my fair Danish skin. I really know better, but it can happen to the best of us. Here are some very useful home concoctions and common sense tips for easing the pain and feeling better quick.
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Posted April 27, 2008 - 11:52 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Life Hacks, General Tips
Dreading an expensive summer with the kiddies? It doesn't have to be. And even if you have to make the obligatory trip to Disneyland or some other such money sucking theme park, there are ways to get around that provided you have loving and gullible friends.
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They've been around for some time, but I've yet to see anyone wearing them. Maybe that’s because they haven’t caught on here, or they feel funky on your feet. But whatever the reason, I can’t wait to see them gain popularity. I’m talking, of course, about topless flip-flops.
Continue reading "Go topless this summer with strapless flip-flops."
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Posted June 28, 2007 - 19:33 by Paul Michael
Deals and Coupons
Here in Colorado the average temperature around midday is now above 90 degrees...every day. Pah, say you folks in Arizona. But for me, it's way too hot for comfort. So I tracked down some stellar bargains to help me (and of course, you) keep cool as the summer continues.
As with most deals, I can't guarantee when they'll expire. So, get 'em while you can.
1 - Mini-fridge holds 6 cans of soda or beer - Under $14.full story
Posted June 23, 2007 - 12:39 by Joann Hong
Shopping
Did your high season European flight take a huge chunk out of your savings? Well, at least the shopping doesn't have to be as painful, even with the weak dollar conversion rates. Many countries in Europe, France being the most evident with their "soldes", have government regulated retail sales. This means they can only slash retail prices twice a year, which results in mega summer and winter reductions.
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Posted June 23, 2007 - 12:27 by Andrea Dickson
Food and Drink
Some summer evenings are simple too hot to contemplate firing up the stove or using the oven. Some nights, even standing in front of the grill flipping burgers sounds like a bit too much warmth for comfort. For those nights, here are some of my favorite no-cook soups that satisfy without the sweat. These recipes serve 4, so double if feeding a larger group.
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