Frugal Living is a simple lifestyle that we have always lived.
Here at Saving Dollars and Sense I will always share the best frugal living tips, tricks & more with you so that you can live a more frugal life too!
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Many years ago when we were just starting out on own own, with two small children, it was a necessity for us to learn how to live a frugal living lifestyle in order to make ends meet.
Today it is a choice that we have continued to make because we actually love the frugal living ways and I love sharing the frugal tips and tricks that I have learned along the way.
Frugal Living Tips
There are so many areas of our lives that we can learn to live more frugally, which will result is saving money and resources.
I’ve broken down each of the top frugal areas below, to make it easier to find what you need fast.
Click on each of the frugal living topics below to find all kinds of tips and tricks specific to that category.
How to Save Money
No matter where you find yourself on your frugal journey, learning to save money will always be part of the journey.
Thankfully the more you learn to implement the frugal tips into your lifestyle, the easier it will be to save money naturally.
You’ll learn to save money on everything from grocery shopping, creating a household budget and paying off debt, and all of your other household expenses.
Here are just a few of the articles you’ll find available for you.
- How To Build A Stockpile
- 10 Money Mistakes That Can Ruin A Marriage
- How to Save up an Emergency Fund
- How to Save Money Meal Planning
- How to Save on Electric Bill Costs
- Ways To Save On High Gas Prices
- Save Money Buying Second Hand
- Ways to Make Money Selling Your Stuff
Want to learn more?
Click here to be taken directly to our How to Save Money library where you’ll find all kinds of ideas for saving money, earning money and getting out of debt.
Homemade DIY Projects
Learning how to make your own cleaning, health and beauty products is a great way to live a more simplified life and save money too!
There are so many things that you can easily make yourself with just a few simple ingredients.
With the recipes I am sharing with you, you’ll find that living a more natural life is one of the best part of the frugal journey.
If you are looking for homemade household cleaners, you’ll find plenty here. Homemade bleach, hand soap and air fresheners are just the start of all of the cleaning DIY’s you can make yourself.
We also have homemade blemish cream, face masks, lip balm, eye cream, bug spray and more.
Here are just a few of the articles you’ll find available for you.
- Homemade Mud Mask Recipe
- DIY Cuticle Softener Cream Recipe
- Natural Air Freshener Recipe
- DIY Homemade Liquid Hand Soap
- Citronella Bug Spray Recipe
- Homemade Vapor Shower Disks
- DIY Non-Toxic Fruit & Veggie Wash
- DIY Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
- Homemade All-Natural Non-Toxic Bleach
Want to learn more?
Click here to be taken directly to our DIY library where you’ll find all kinds of ideas and recipes for making your own cleaning products and health & beauty items.
Garden Tips & Tricks
Growing your own food, herb and flowers at home is one of my most favorite frugal activities.
Even though gardening can seem overwhelming at first, it really is quite easy, once you have a few of the right gardening tools and information.
Learning some simple tips for growing everything from flowers or trees, will guarantee you have the most success no matter how big or small your garden is.
You’ll learn how to plant a vegetable garden, the difference between a kitchen garden and an herb garden, and the best time to plant everything.
This is just the the tip of the iceberg of gardening articles available for you.
Here are just a few of the articles you’ll find available for you.
- How to Grow a Vertical Garden
- How to Build Raised Vegetable Garden Beds
- Deciding When to Plant Your Garden
- How to Plant Seeds
- What Plants You Should NOT Grow Together
- How to Grow an Herbal Tea Garden
- How to Grow a Bee Friendly Garden
- The Best Gardening Apps
Want to learn more?
Click here to be taken directly to our Gardening library where you’ll find the best frugal gardening tips, where you can find free gardening resources, and learn ways to save money by growing a vegetable garden.
Freebies & Giveaways
I love sharing all of the free stuff that I find with you.
I remember when I started getting freebies in the mail years ago. I would sign up for them just so I could find something other than bills in my mailbox.
It’s like you never know when you will find surprise gifts waiting for you in your mailbox.
You’ll also find many giveaways throughout the year here.
Please note: Giveaways and freebies can end at any time. I strongly encourage you to sign-up for the Saving Dollars and Sense email list, so you’re the first to know the latest giveaways, freebies, and coupons, so you don’t miss a deal.
- Free Summer Reading Programs
- Free Encouragement Journal
- Free Lego Magazine Subscription
- Emergency Preparedness Plan Binder
- Free Gardener’s Idea Book
- Kids Daily Routine Charts
- Sylvan Book Adventure FREE Reading Program
- Free Pocket Constitution & Declaration of Independence
- Star Wars The Force Awakens Free Activity Book
Want to learn more?
Click here to be taken directly to our Giveaways & Freebies section where you’ll find all of the giveaways, contests and free stuff available.
Travel Tips
You can enjoy a trip without spending a small fortune when you follow these frugal travel tips.
Let’s face it. We all need a break from our day to day life sometimes.
You’ll find money saving tips on the most expensive parts of vacationing including airfare, hotels and food.
- Tips for a Stress Free Family Road Trip
- Quick Tips To Save Money on Airline Travel
- Educational Vacations Families Love
- Beach Trip Packing List
- How to Plan a Camping Trip
- How to Book a Disney Cruise on a Budget
- 100 Fun Winter Activities For Your Family’s Bucket List
- 5 Tips for the Best Deal Disney Vacation
Want to learn more?
Click here to be taken directly to our Travel library where you’ll find the best frugal travel and entertainment tips. Whether you are looking tips on how to save on food while traveling, how to do Disney on a budget or how to get the best airline tickets prices – we have it all!
Maybe you want to stay home? We even have tips on how to have a memorable staycation!!
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