In high school, I watched a friend drop over $100 on a trip to her favorite salon. I'd always known that her hair looked better than mine, but I couldn't believe that it was simply
"Pa-doink" is the sound you hear when something small and heavy hits water. Think about a child throwing a coin into the fountain at a shopping mall: a toss and a pa-doink later, t
Forget about the fact that it's a recession. What you do now determines where you will be when the graph trends up again. What if you stopped dropping duckets like you dropped weig
Finding happiness doesn't have to mean completely overhauling your life. Discover simple steps you can take to improve your health and make your life more joyful.
My children appreciate the added flavor in organic fruits, vegetables and dairy products. Unfortunately, organic products are expensive. The following strategies have helped us to
Hard-core frugalistas like me usually shun online convenience services. But Alice.com has something for the frugal and the convenience-lover -- especially today, when they are sell
Today we found some great articles on cheap and easy DIY home improvement projects, jobs to satisfy your wander lust, and putting your tax refund to work.
What if we changed our mindset just a little bit regarding the America of consumerism? What would it look like if we just stopped caring about making it and started living instead?
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The 5 Best Blushes
Keeping your cheeks glowing and rosy isn't easy, but it can be. Just add any of these blushes to your makeup routine and you will look your best.
Best Money Tips: Cheap Easter Crafts for Kids
Today we found some stellar articles on cheap Easter crafts for kids, ways to save $100 in a month, and debt lessons from The Pursuit of Happyness.
I'd Rather Be A Brunette: 10 Tips To Save On Hair Care
In high school, I watched a friend drop over $100 on a trip to her favorite salon. I'd always known that her hair looked better than mine, but I couldn't believe that it was simply
The "Pa-Doink" Principle of Personal Savings
"Pa-doink" is the sound you hear when something small and heavy hits water. Think about a child throwing a coin into the fountain at a shopping mall: a toss and a pa-doink later, t
Is a Farm Share a Smart Buy for Your Household?
Fresh, local produce is available to you via CSA share. Are these worth the money for your household?
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Pantry Staples?
Tell us about your favorite pantry staples and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Flashback Friday: The 60 Best Ways to Use Food Other Than Eating It
Eating food is the best, but what's even better is not wasting food that's about to go bad. Here are other ways to use food, other than eating it.
Recession Journal Part I: 'Fast' Money in the '09
Forget about the fact that it's a recession. What you do now determines where you will be when the graph trends up again. What if you stopped dropping duckets like you dropped weig
5 Ways to Improve Your Well Being and Delight the Soul
Finding happiness doesn't have to mean completely overhauling your life. Discover simple steps you can take to improve your health and make your life more joyful.
An Open Letter to America's Credit Card Companies
One consumer suggests five ways credit card companies can improve our love-hate relationship with those little pieces of plastic.
How I Use Skype to Keep in Touch With Friends and Family
I talk to friends and family around the world for pennies. Find out how you can do the same!
9 Dollar Store DIY Projects to Try Out
Get your craft on for less with these fun and inexpensive projects for accessories, home decorations, and more.
Wash It Yourself & Other Ways to Save Money on Organic Fruits, Veggies
My children appreciate the added flavor in organic fruits, vegetables and dairy products. Unfortunately, organic products are expensive. The following strategies have helped us to
Alice.com: How to Save on Toilet Paper and Diapers Without Working Hard
Hard-core frugalistas like me usually shun online convenience services. But Alice.com has something for the frugal and the convenience-lover -- especially today, when they are sell
Best Money Tips: Cheap and Easy DIY Home Improvement Projects
Today we found some great articles on cheap and easy DIY home improvement projects, jobs to satisfy your wander lust, and putting your tax refund to work.
How to Earn Extra Income With Twitter
If you love social media, your Twitter account can be a great source of income.
How to Survive a Recession: Notes from the Broken Dog Days of Summer
What if we changed our mindset just a little bit regarding the America of consumerism? What would it look like if we just stopped caring about making it and started living instead?
14 Things Good Hosts Never Do
You're sure to be the host with the least if you're doing any of this at your next gathering.
The 5 Best Bath Mats
Keeping your bathroom floor water free isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these bath mats and your bathroom will look great and stay dry.
15 Productive Ways to Reduce Stress
If lack of productivity is causing you stress, kill two birds with one stone with these stress relievers that help you get more done.