I recently read about the rice rationing going on in North America, specifically in California ( Read more... )

This is probably a no-brainer, but coupons can come in handy. www.Save.ca is a good one for us Canadians, but I find that a lot of the coupons there are for things that my family wouldn't usually buy any way - like expensive cleaning products and convenience foods.

Does any one else know of any great coupon sites?

I must say, I love FreeCycle. It’s a wonderful community of people who believe in “pass-it-on”. When you’re through with something (clothing, furniture, household items, vehicles- pretty much anything) that you don’t need anymore but someone else might be able to use, you post an offer on the website. Then people who would like that item email you ( Read more... )

So D and I have taco night every Sunday....after the kids are in bed, we sit down to plates full of tacos and gorge ourselves in preparation for the week ahead.

This week, both due to necessity  (none in the house) and frugality (if that is even a word), we ditched the MSG laden packets and I made my own seasoning.  They were all seasonings that I ( Read more... )

Yes, I joined this group and love the tips but don't have much to offer because I have not been very good at saving money in the past although I'm not in debt at all. Anyway I'm closing on a house this Friday and it will be my first house (scary and the most exciting thing ever) but does anybody have any basic household tips to give me???? Any and ( Read more... )

A friend of mine pointed out a really neat website to me that has all sorts of natural cleaners on it.
It has recipes for everything from air fresheners to drain openers!
Great for people who dont want to spend hundreds on those natural cleaners.http://www.

Hello joined the community a few days ago...Trying to get hints and advice on how to live comfortable on a lower income. Recently have lost about $600 a month due to my partner changing positions at work. So now the income that we budgeted on is null and void...any who enough of that.

Ways that I have now learned to cut back on and still enjoy life ( Read more... )

Here are some money saving tips for families on a tight budget (or who just want to get ahead of the game ( Read more... )

I know a few people have mentioned using meal plans, and I do too. I wanted to share how I set mine up, and how helpful they are in saving money for those of you who have never tried making them ( Read more... )

Both of these are easy to make, healthier than the traditional recipes, and freeze/reheat really well.  I always make double batches so I can freeze them.  Also, I use a cookie scoop to make the pancakes so they are uniform in size and cook/reheat evenly.

OATMEAL PANCAKES

1 cup milk
2/3 cup quick oats (not instant)

2/3 cup flour (I use whole wheat, or ( Read more... )