Frugal Lifestyle

The stigma of frugality is a fierce competitor to financial responsibility – and it can be incredibly difficult to overcome. The stigma causes people who want to be more frugal…

Being on a budget doesn’t sentence you to a life without fun! With a little creativity and big sense of adventure, you can find heaps of cheap and free activities…

Frugal living is a refreshing alternative to mass consumerism and materialistic consumption. The conscious choice to live life more simply and spend money more deliberately. However, isn’t necessarily the easiest…

You’ve been working hard. You’ve accomplished goals. Now it is time to treat yourself. You deserve to give yourself a treat. Right? Yes, yes you do! That said, if you…

Have you set your new year financial resolutions yet? What are you waiting for? The countdown is on! I love celebrating the new year – and not just because of…

One of the biggest costs of Christmas is paying for presents. By no means am I saying that you should simply shirk the holiday tradition! However, with the right mindset…

Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, highlighted by sales, deals and bargains – but do you really save on Black Friday? The shopping extravaganza is fraught…

Stumped on frugal gift ideas? Feel like you are walking a fine line between gifting the perfect frugal present and giving someone a cheap gift? Before you abandon your budget…

Gift giving on a budget can be stressful and daunting. How can you save money if you are spending money on presents?  It is difficult enough to stick to a…

Halloween is a frightfully fun holiday…but it can be a real nightmare for your bank account. From over-priced costumes to expensive decorations to spendy treats, the costs associated with Halloween…