As I’m writing this, we are all snuggled in while a snowstorm hits us here in the East. We just finished eating our dinner of homemade pizza from scratch with jello for desert. Now as my husband gets the kids wound down and ready for their baths, I thought I would take the time to offer you the week in review.
The week in review is a recap of all of the frugal articles that were posted this last week, from Sunday, February 18th through Saturday, February 24th. Enjoy!
Sunday, February 18th
How to Maintain Your Refrigerator for Maximum Efficiency
Take care of your fridge and it won’t leave you!
Maintain your refrigerator to save money on energy. Proper maintenance will also allow you to extend the life of your refrigerator, so you won’t have to spend money on an appliance replacement.
Monday, February 19th
Frugal Solutions for Dry Skin at Home
Do you have dry, red, irritated skin? Before you reach for those expensive moisturizers, why not seek out some frugal solutions at home?
Tuesday, February 20th
Frugal Solutions for Dry Skin in The Bath
Use these frugal solutions in the bath for the smoothest most hydrated skin.
Wednesday, February 21st
Calculating Your Car’s Fuel Economy
Whether you are thinking about buying a new car or want to know what your current car will cost you in gas this year, calculating your vehicle’s fuel economy is very easy to do.
Frugal Decorating: Making Postcard Art
Do you have an empty wall that can use some decorating? Why not try postcard art for a chic and cheap way to brighten up your space.
Thursday, February 22nd
How many people does it take to turn off a light bulb? Apparently just one. You see, my family is under the incorrect assumption that lights simply turn themselves off.
Friday, February 23rd
The First Principle of A Frugal Lifestyle: Reduce
Learn how to follow the first principle of a frugal lifestyle when you reduce your resources and save money.
“Reduce” is the very first thing you can do when embarking on a frugal lifestyle. It can be as simple as conserving energy use by turning off lights. The idea is to look around your home and your life and see what you can do with using less.
Saturday, February 24th
The Second Principal of A Frugal Lifestyle: Reuse
If you learn how to reuse what you have, you can save a lot. This is the second principle of living a frugal lifestyle.
In an earlier article, I talked about how The First Principle of A Frugal Lifestyle is to reduce consumption. The next step, or second principle is to reuse everything you can. You will purchase and consume less, and therefore save money.
Thrift Store Bargain Worth $250,000!
Here is a definite case where being frugal and shopping at a thrift store can really pay off! Bargain hunter Michael Sparks picked up a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence in a Nashville, Tennessee thrift shop. The document turned out to be an official copy, originally commissioned by John Quincy Adams himself, back in 1820.