From the kitchen to the gift list, here’s what got the boot—and why I don’t miss a single one of these money guzzlers. Listen, I’ve spent enough years digging through couch cushions to know exactly where our money likes to sneak off to. And once you start paying attention, you realize you’re basically hemorrhaging cash…
So you need some quick cash. Don’t we all?Maybe your car needs gas, your fridge looks sad, or the grandkids are trying to convince you that yet another slime kit is a necessity. Fear not, fellow frugalist—here are five real, witty, and actually-doable ways to earn money before the sun goes down. 1. Sell Something…
A Very Lazy (and Weirdly Productive) Monday Morning Up before 6 a.m.Not because I’m an overachiever—just because my body said, “That’s enough lying there, get up and make coffee.” So out I went to the deck, cradling my giant mug like a goblet of peace, listening to the birds do their morning gossip. Probably about…
Some people clip coupons. Some people shop sales.My father-in-law? He washed foam plates. If you’ve ever wondered what true Depression-era thrift looks like, allow me to introduce you to the man who reused aluminum foil, hoarded wheat pennies, and kept every leftover in Cool Whip containers—none of which ever held actual Cool Whip again. You…
Today’s Independence Day vibes are brought to you by: beet seeds, garden straw, and apps that pay us to go out to dinner. Freedom, frugality, and fertilizer—just how the founders intended it. We kicked off the day with a romantic little trip to Lowe’s… by which I mean we did curbside pickup to avoid me…
Let’s be honest—budgeting sounds about as fun as flossing your taxes or alphabetizing your freezer. But here’s the thing: not knowing where your money is going is like letting raccoons run your wallet. It’s chaos. Expensive chaos. I’ve tried dozens of budgeting apps over the years. Some were pretty, some were powerful, some were just…
Hey again, Frugal Friends! Amazon Prime Days are July 8th – July 11th and you already know how to dig into Today’s Deals, Outlet treasures, and those sneaky little Amazon coupons—but what if I told you there’s a whole new level of savings… hiding in plain sight? Yep. You can hack the search bar with…
(aka “10 Brilliant Ways to Let Your Kids Rule the Stacks at Hill Library”) So, you’ve got curious children in tow and a local library branch that’s just bursting with potential—what next? We are so lucky to have Hill Library (1151 Parker Mountain Rd, Strafford, NH) and they have our back with a smorgasbord of…
Let me say this upfront: I admire coupon queens and kings. Truly. But I don’t have the time, energy, or organizational capacity to chase down 40-cent savings that require a printer, a loyalty app, and a small miracle at checkout. If that’s you—bless you. If it’s not, welcome to the Real Frugalist’s way of saving…
By Mr. Frugalist After I retired, we made a big decision that some folks raised their eyebrows at: we sold our second car. Yup. We went from a two-vehicle household down to one. It wasn’t some grand minimalist experiment, either. It was practical. It was frugal. And honestly? It’s been one of the best moves…
