The heat of the summer melts away with the right ice cream maker, but there are several defining factors that make one model better than the rest. Ice cream makers can cost up to $200, but there are a... Read more on Cheapism »
You know all the hype about gourmet kitchen equipment? Forget about it. What you really want is functional utensils that don't eat up your budget. Get Rich Slowly has a hot tip: find the nearest... Read more on Get Rich Slowly »
Keeping up with the Joneses no longer requires costly renovations to your home. Just do what all your cash-strapped friends are doing, and splurge on little pick-me-ups. The New York Times gives... Read more on The New York Times »
First there was the bake-you-own-bread craze. And now it's brew-your-own-beer. Wisebread has all the details. You'll save some dough if you're into the upscale brews, but otherwise you're better... Read more on WiseBread »
Expecting? Forget pink and blue -- they're so last century. Go green instead. Parenting.com details all the reasons why, and cheap how-to's, for keeping your baby's environment green (that is, free... Read more on Parenting.com »
You might not have access to a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, and you might have a limited food budget, but that's no excuse for boring, unhealthy meals. The New York Times offers... Read more on The New York Times »
Getting back to basics is what it's all about these days. And that includes getting back into the kitchen. The Boston Herald reports on an adult education class that teaches students how to plan... Read more on Boston Herald »
Say you want to go green but can't afford the price. No problem. CBS News offers a variety of ideas that will let you follow your green instincts without turning the bank account red. Read more on CBS News »
Americans are drinking more wine these days, but they're shunning the high-priced stuff and happily quaffing the budget wines instead.Recordnet.com says cheap imports from traditional and New World... Read more on recordnet.com »
There are certain things we often take for granted in this country. Clean drinking water is one. But people living in less developed countries -- and quite possibly some American consumers, as well -- Read more on SmartPlanet.com »
Planning to dine out soon? Save money by sticking to the appetizers. According to a report by KOCO, menu prices have crpet up this year in all categories but starters. Oh, and make a detour to Oklahoma... Read more on KOCO.com »
Forget those pricey specialty coffee shop espressos. You can do just as well making your brew at home, says CBS3.com. Read on to see which products they recommend. Read more on CBS3.com »
Bar-b-que season is finally here. If you're in the market for new grill--but don't care to spend $1,000 or more, this article from Grilling Is Easy suggests six low-cost grills that are worth checking... Read more on GrillingIsEasy.com »
Green and clean, according to readers of USA Today who sent in recipes for their favorite household-cleaning concotions. The Deseret News shares them with the rest of us. Read more on Deseret News »
Dinner, indeed. NPR shares the winning recipe from its four-for-dinner-on-less-then-$10 contest. For this budget treat, you gotta love tomatoes. Read more on NPR »
Healthy eating is also frugal eating. HealthNewsDigest.com offers a slew of ideas to help you balance your budget and with well-balanced, nutritious, and delicious meals. To learn how, read on. Read more on HealthNewsDigest.com »
Eegads! It's time to redo the kitchen. But who can afford it these days? The Daily Journal offers a host of low-cost ideas that will spiff up the heart of the family home without breaking the family piggybank. Read more on The Daily Journal »
