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What to Buy in February

Posted on 1/31/2012 15:40 EST

Knowing when to purchase what can mean big savings throughout the year. Savvy shoppers take advantage of two major, and related, trends: seasonal shifts and post-holiday efforts to clear out inventory.

Do Farmers Markets Save You Money?

Posted on 9/13/2011 17:17 EST

With nearly 5,300 farmers markets scattered around the country, there's no shortage of luscious fruits and vegetables. So here's a question for the frugal shopper: Are farmers markets cheaper than grocery...

Cheap Dinner and Lunch Ideas and Recipes

Posted on 7/15/2011 10:54 EST

Oh, for a delicious, nutritious, cheap meal. Is such a thing as elusive as the perfect pair of jeans? Healthy foods like farm-fresh produce and organic milk can be frightfully expensive. But a little creativity...

Cheap Vegetarian Meals and Healthy Dinner Ideas

Posted on 7/12/2011 16:48 EST

Like many things in life, preparing and enjoying cheap healthy meals requires just a bit of forethought. Keep your kitchen stocked with staples like canned beans, pasta, brown rice, quinoa, nuts, and frozen...

How to get the most out of a cheap grill

Posted on 4/5/2011 16:54 EST

Just in time for spring (is it here yet?) we've updated our buying guide to cheap BBQ grills. With one of our picks you'll be well-equipped to BBQ on a budget. All you need is a good grill cover...

Eat Vegan for Less with These Tips

Posted on 3/28/2011 16:06 EST

Vegan health and wellness expert Kathy Freston knows eating organic fresh fruit and veggies is expensive. She doesn't want that fact to deter people from exploring the vegan lifestyle, in which participants... Read more on Huffington Post »

Cheap Blender Recommendations

Posted on 1/3/2011 21:50 EST

You can find a good cheap blender under $40 in all blender categories: wand, single-serve, and multi-serve. Our research shows that the best cheap blenders are personal, single-size blenders... Read more on Cheapism »

50 Healthy Foods for Under $1 a Pound

Posted on 6/4/2010 13:52 EST

Everyone needs to eat, and most of us shop, plan menus, and cook from time to time. So if you want to really save a buck, The Daily Green lists 50 foodstuffs you can buy (at least some of the time) Read more on The Daily Green »

$10 Dinners: The Denver Post's third annual economical recipe list

Posted on 4/8/2010 10:53 EST

You're probably tired of hearing this, but you can cook dinner for four for $10 or so. To prove the point, The Denver Post serves up 10 recipes for healthy and cheap eating, along with some reminders... Read more on The Denver Post »

Slim Pickings? You Can Still Eat Well

Posted on 3/23/2010 15:54 EST

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 »

Cut your grocery budget

Posted on 3/15/2010 11:20 EST

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 »

3 On Your Side: Low Cost Espresso Makers

Posted on 8/26/2009 23:15 EST

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 »

How to Choose an Inexpensive Barbeque Grill

Posted on 6/22/2009 17:15 EST

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 »

Advice from Registered Dietitians: Eating Well on a Budget

Posted on 5/18/2009 13:03 EST

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 »

Extreme Frugality: Making Allowances

Posted on 5/1/2009 10:13 EST

Family gardening is a sure route to bounteous rewards: frugal living for the grown-ups, thanks to the copious fresh fruits and vegetables that will soon sprout; and wages for the young ones to ensure they... Read more on Gourmet Magazine »

The Frugal Foodie: Monica Bhide

Posted on 4/30/2009 10:09 EST

Forget those pricey condiments and premade timesavers. Preparing an authentic Indian meal for less than $15 is a no brainer -- if you follow these tips from The Washingtonian. Read more on The Washingtonian »

It May Be Cheap, but It's Also Tasty

Posted on 4/29/2009 7:59 EST

The meat may be cheap, but shoe leather it ain't. The New York Times cooks up some tasty treats with budget cuts of meat that sport unusual names. Read more on The New York Times »