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Make Your Own Cheap Shampoo, Conditioner, and Toothpaste

Make Your Own Cheap Shampoo, Conditioner, and Toothpaste

In an attempt to reduce costs in 2012, I am adopting a Do-It-Yourself mentality.  One of the areas of my spending that can be virtually eliminated is in the Personal Hygiene category.  Using recipes found in the book, Making It: Radical Home EC for a Post-Consumer World by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen, I plan [...]

Tips for The Right Way to Live Frugally

Tips for The Right Way to Live Frugally

So, you’ve turned over a new leaf. You’ve finally came to the realization that home brewed coffee is every bit as good as your regular cup from Starbucks and an expensive night out isn’t as fun as frugal family entertainment like watching a movie at home with your family or closest friends and saving money in the [...]

Go Cheap This Thanksgiving and Save Money

Go Cheap This Thanksgiving and Save Money

My favorite day of the year is coming up: THANKSGIVING!  A day full of football, family, amazing food, and great memories. A day of thankfulness for what we have.  The all-American holiday. With such a big holiday comes big expenses.  Travel costs are the big expense for some families, but for others it’s the big [...]

Generating Income When You Are Off the Grid

Generating Income When You Are Off the Grid

If you’re ready to trade in the fast paced life that you’re living for one that is quieter or self-sufficient, listen up. No matter how savvy you are, you’re going to need to generate some income in one way or another. In fact, even the most die-hard survivalists know that it’s near impossible to live [...]