America's birthday, Independence Day, the Fourth of July, call it what you will, is a day for causal celebrations. A favorite holiday that's relatively stress free, filled with outdoor fun and fireworks,
All you really need to enjoy a summer picnic is a blanket, warm weather, good food, loved ones, and an assortment of cheap picnic supplies. Here are some of our favorites, chosen for convenience and...
With Easter on the calendar for next Sunday, get ready with homemade Easter decorations. Entertain your guests with a jamming new home theater system. Take some time to plan for a cheap summer family...
Huge sales on food items at the supermarket are so tempting. It's an opportunity to save lots of money and ensure plenty of cheap meals (and "pantry shopping" when you're out of money or time) for days...
Spring is springing in less than a week. The pace is picking up a bit and a frozen pizza is perfect for busy schedules. Stock up on bulk products and plan an inexpensive prom experience. If celebrating...
This February we invited readers to take the Frugal Month Challenge and commit to what some have called a "no-buy month." My family of three embarked on this cheap challenge and now I'm back...
Remember when you cut coupons from the Sunday newspaper in order to cut your grocery bill? That chore is a relic of the past now that technology has revolutionized the coupon-clipping game. The current...
This is a myth: The quest for cheap organic food is a lost cause. This is a fact: There are many ways to save when buying organic food. Here are six tips.
Prioritize your spending.
Super Bowl Sunday is almost here and fans are busy planning for game-day parties. Prepare for kickoff by picking up cheap tortilla chips, salsa, and beer. If you're not a football fan, we found appealing...
Not planning on watching the Super Bowl on Feb. 3? You might be the real winner.
While most Americans are glued to their couches watching TV and rooting for their respective team, you'll...
Out with the old and in with the new - lots of posts from us to you this week. Renew yourself with a different job or a no-smoking pledge for an extended lease on life. Instead of regifting or hiding...
Did you spend too much on Christmas presents? Are Christmas gift cards burning a hole in your pocket? Regardless which side of the fence you fall on, frugal shoppers will find plenty to buy in January.
The New Year is just a few days away. Rejoice in the start of 2013 with a cup of hot cocoa as you write up your New Year's resolutions. If your financial house is a bit shabby, don't wait for spring...
As Christmas and New Year's loom ever closer on the horizon, festivities brimming with cocktails and other alcoholic beverages are in full swing. But quenching the thirst of your guests with can cost...
November has blown in on a gust of dropping temperatures. The days of BBQ and beer are long gone, replaced by cold weather roasts and winter holiday drinks. We found some budget-friendly recipes for...
If anyone on your holiday gift list is seriously into food, you know how intimidating it can be to shop for them. These are the people who know that a blind monk on a remote Japanese island makes the...
Weekly Update:
Halloween has passed and we’re well on our way to the holiday season. With attention now focused on the new Windows 8, this is a good time to shop for a desktop...
To buy or not to buy in November? That’s the big question as the official kickoff to the biggest shopping season of the year begins. This is the month when seemingly everything is on sale, from electronics...
Midtown Manhattan may not be where you’d expect to see folks dumpster diving. But amidst high-end stores and Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, trash bags full of perfectly good food are stacked up...
Farmers markets tend to be thought of as the province of the well-to-do, peddling things like $12 heads of organic lettuce and edible chrysanthemum leaves. But with more than 7,000 farmers markets across...
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It's getting cold outside, which means lots more time inside. Our updated report on wireless routers will come in handy for all that web surfing you'll be doing...
With autumn come pumpkins. They're everywhere and cheap. You'll find pumpkin-flavored everything at this time of year -- beer, bread, even coffee. So take advantage of the bounty in your very own kitchen...
By shopping standards, October is that odd month that sits smack in the middle of the back-to-school frenzy and the holiday shopping extravaganza. But frugal shoppers need not despair -- there are plenty...
Weekly Update.
Lots of activity at this time of year, and we’ve got new buying guides and blog posts that can help you participate in frugal style. Leaf peeping and walks...
As millions of people around the world can attest, rice is cheap and filling and a tasty addition to any meal, especially if your food budget is limited. Indeed, a study by the International Rice Research...
It’s kickoff time and what better way to celebrate football season than to be frugally festive? Tailgate parties, fan gear, and even game-day tickets don’t need to deflate your wallet. We discovered...
The Jewish High Holiday season is here. Rosh Hashanah, the two-day Jewish New Year, begins September 16 at sundown, and homes will be filled with guests and delicious food. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement,
A portion of every dollar you earn is spent on food, so do yourself a favor and make that food taste better. Whether you dine out or prepare meals at home, eating is one of those necessities that is...
Here's to lazy summer days: four cool, refreshing, and cheap summer treats you can make from the comfort of home.
Sparkling juice.Sometimes, summer means skipping out on grocery shopping day because the beach or a walk outside plead for your attention. And, well, you can always fall back on your pantry to concoct a cheap summer...
Despite the fact that summer is less than half over in July, retailers are already setting their sights on the back-to-school rush. This, coupled with the 4th of July holiday, makes July a good shopping...
Gardening, as a hobby, can be expensive if you're not careful. You start off with a few planters and a rose bush, next thing you know you've got scalloped stone edging, custom trellises, and the finest...
Along with summer come all kinds of sensory reminders about the pleasures of outdoor grilling. Staples like hamburgers and hot dogs, prime examples of cheap barbecue meats, are nearly universal on these...
The next time you need dinner in a hurry or don't feel like cooking, skip the costly drive-thru and check out your freezer. With just a little planning you can freeze food ahead of time and enjoy quick,
It's officially spring and retailers are preparing for warm weather and hotter sales. Find deals on everything from TVs to travel during April. Keep in mind that March deals on winter seasonal...
Although the weather may be variable, retailers stick to a seasonal schedule -- and that means savings for the smart consumer. Use this post-holiday seasonal transition month to score deals on jewelry,
A smart grocery trip today can keep the pizza deliveryman away. A well-stocked refrigerator and pantry are essential for cooking quick, cheap meals (see our earlier blog post for ideas). However,
Today we have some great tech deals in addition to our Valentine's day deals. Ebay has a waterproof, fireproof 2 TB external hard drive marked down to $250 from the regular price of $420, Amazon has...
Today we have to great flip camcorder deals, more romantic Valentine's day gifts, and more. Best Buy:
Sony Bloggie Touch 8GB HD Camcorder ($94.99, $199.99 value)
We have three HDTV deals this week to get you ready for Game Day and, just for fun, an NFL-logo sandwich maker. We also found a good deal on K-cups and a $20 for $10 deal at Overstock.com. Enjoy! Groupon:
Football draws large crowds on a regular basis, but no game attracts as many spectators as the Super Bowl. The National Retail Federation expects 173 million to tune in on Sunday and spend an average...
Today's daily deals include women's jewelry, retail store coupons, and more. Groupon:
Groupon just released several new deals, including chocolates and jewelry for Valentine's
Today we've got daily deals to prep your SuperBowl party, from party platters and bottle-opening remote controls to a 55" HDTV. If you're not watching this year, we have some other great deals, so make...
Nearly one quarter of annual candy sales -- the equivalent of $2 billion -- occur around Halloween. That's a lot of sugar. But if you think it's just Snickers and Butterfingers dominating the supermarket...
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...
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...
Whether you're having some friends over or if you're a hardcore New York pizza-lover and looking for ways to save on your indulgence, check out our comphensive list of ways you can find New York pizza...
Buying in bulk can certainly save money, but if you're not careful it can leave your house looking like something out of a TLC show. (Have you marveled at "Hoarders" or "Extreme Couponing" yet?) Read more on NorthJersey.com »
Believe it or not, it's possible to spend almost $800 on a cooler (a cooler!). But if you have no need for two-inch polyurethane foam insulation, a freezer-style sealing gasket, or dry-ice compatibility...
Buy bulk. Shop for Christmas on Black Friday. Don't get food at drug stores. Those are some of the common shopping myths deconstructed in an AP story in The Republic. Purchasing smaller quantities... Read more on The Republic »
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 »
News station WKYC in Cleveland says prices for some healthy foods like fruit and vegetables are soaring again, making it tough for struggling consumers to eat right. What's a budget- and health-conscious... Read more on wkyc.com »
Good cheap food tips are a dime a dozen. Komonews.com found they're also easy to squeeze into 144 characters or less. A Twitter query turned up responses like buying root vegetables and how to store... Read more on komonews.com »
Just in case you think train stations and good food are an inherent contradiction, check out the cheap Grand Central Food. Manhattan's iconic train station, according to The Village Voice, serves... Read more on The Village Voice »
There's the right time for everything, so what to buy in March? Sounds like a silly question, but in the shoulder season between winter and spring, lots of vendors, ecommerce and otherwise, are hosting... Read more on CBS News »
Cheap DC restaurants that appeal to kids? Indeed, as this frugal traveler for The New York Times discovered as he marched his nephew around to a slew of cheap ethnic eateries. There are plenty to... Read more on The New York Times »
If you know anyone who went to SXSW and spent all their cash on getting there but still need to eat decent food: tell them to follow Cheapism on foursquare or read our cheap Austin restaurants Read more on Cheapism »
Grocery bill savings tips are yours for the clicking at ABCactionnews.com. This post points you to another link that helps you save time and money with recipes and details about sales on the items... Read more on abcactionnews.com »
What is a good cheap wine under $15, you ask. The Miami Herald answers with a list of ten, ranging from a sweet riesling to a bubbly and light prosecco to a fruity Garnacha. The wines hail from... Read more on Miami Herald »
Hard to believe, folks, but there is good cheap Penn Station food. We're talking here about that mammoth underground railroad station on the west side of Manhattan, which swarms with hundreds of thousands... Read more on The Village Voice »
When to haggle and 245 money tips from Time should keep you busy this week. If you're a senior, if you have spendthrift friends, if you're paying too much to your Internet service provider, and... Read more on Time »
Cheap organic food sounds like a contradiction in terms, but WKYC.com walks you down the grocery aisle while feeding you with tips about how to choose the organic food items that won't weigh too... Read more on wkyc.com »
The cheapest baby food isn't hard to find -- it's right there in your kitchen. As a blogger for Patch explains, buying bulk vegetables and preparing purees for the little one will net you huge savings... Read more on Patch »
There are groups for everything these days, even free groceries. MSN Money reports on the growing practice of gleaning -- picking up expired and unused food and distributing it with constrained... Read more on MSN Money »
On the off chance that you happen to find yourself stranded on a Hawaiian island, just remember -- there are cheap Oahu restaurants. Get yourself out of the comfort zone of your resort hotel, suggests... Read more on The Chicago Tribune »
Discount grocery stores are all the rage these days, writes USA Today. And no wonder -- cheap prices on lesser-known brands appeal to recession-weary shoppers. If you haven't joined the coupon craze, Read more on USA Today »
Cheap healthy eating is not a contradiction in terms. TheBostonChannel.com says you can pare your budget without losing your appetite, and here's how... Read more on thebostonchannel.com »
A cheap wines book can be an indispensable aid for anyone who enjoys one of the pleasures of life but can only do so on a limited budget. California Farmer provides a short review of a new book... Read more on California Farmer »
We've all learned by know that spending less on groceries means buying in bulk. But so much of that bulk comes swaddled in expensive cardboard and plastic. Time points out that you can save even... Read more on Time »
So you made a resolution to lose weight and you made a resolution to be frugal and now you have to find a way to stick to both. Our editors researched the cheap diet plans out there and identified... Read more on Cheapism »
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 »
Rejoice if you live in and around the five boroughs -- there's a surfeit of cheap restaurants serving truly outstanding fare. The New York Times offers this list of enticing cheap eats -- for the... Read more on The New York Times »
You may be one of the lucky shoppers who live near one of nine grocery chains participating in this new free coupon app. Check on your good fortune (or not) in this post from Wallet Pop and learn... Read more on Wallet Pop »
It's such a bargain! How often do you tell that to your friends after shopping at Costco? But there's a wise way to really make those bargains count, and Wise Bread tells you how. Read more on Wise Bread »
Leave it to WalletPop. This personal finance website has the scoop on how to get more life out of things you already have, like jeans and razor blades. But get this, you're supposed to wait six... Read more on Wallet Pop »
No one wants to get sick from eating food. But we've certainly seen our share of that recently. In this report from The New York Times, you'll find some tips that should keep you healthy and solvent. Read more on The New York Times »
It's time to think outside the coupon box for ways to save on grocery bills. CBS News gets you started with this list of seven ways to get the most out of foods you've already got on hand. Read more on CBS News »
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 »
Yup, it's possible. You can eat well for $1 a day. Read this post from Get Rich Slowly if you want to learn how (and pick up some frugal grocery shopping tricks along the way). Read more on Get Rich Slowly »
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 »
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 »
Couples planning to get hitched are often shocked at the price of wining and dining their guests. So Mint.com has come up with 10 ways to trim those costs without looking, well, cheap. Read more on Mint.com »
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 »
If you've run out of ideas on how to live on less, the St. Petersburg Times can help you out. Here are some nifty ideas from readers about stretching the dollar when doing your grocery shopping. Read more on St. Petersburg Times »
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 »
It may be hard to believe, but you'll pay almost as much for a bottle of sweet soda pop as you will for a bottle of eminently drinkable wine. The Buffalo News found several cheap reds and whites, Read more on The Buffalo News »
Getting in shape shouldn't make your body feel great while you worry about how bad your wallet feels. Thanks to the Christian Science Monitor for offering up ten tips that can help you shed those... Read more on Christian Science Monitor »
Big wine, little price. Hardly a contradiction in terms, according to Winespectator.com, which offers this tip from the experts on a good, cheap California cabernet. But (there's always a but), Read more on Winespectator.com »
To keep those inner fires burning during the long dark and cold winter nights, think vodka. NPR reports that Sam's Club is introducing a new discount store brand. Read more on NPR »
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 »
There are all kinds of ways to save money these days. Now you can bid at auction for your groceries(!) and spend far less than you would at the grocery store. WKYC reports on this growing phenomenon. "How... Read more on WKYC »
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 »
If you've got a hankering for some cheap Chinese food, head on over to New YOrk City's Chinatown. TimeOut NY suggests this list of places with tasty deals. Read more on Time Out NY »
Mozzarella cheese lovers, here's a frugal idea: make your own. Just buy some milk, heat it up with salt, citric acid, and renet and ... well, never mind. As Gourmet.com reports, cheese makers are known... Read more on Gourmet.com »
For you egg-lovers and wannabe farmers, it will cost more to raise your own chickens to get those farm-fresh eggs you crave-- but if that doesn't deter you, Chicken Keeping Secrets shares some vital information... Read more on Chicken Keeping Secrets »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
This enterprising TV station (KTVB) did some comparison shopping to find the lowest-price groceries in Boise, ID. Think how much cash you can save after spending an afternoon doing the same in your town. Read more on KTVB TV »
Eat well and save dough--it can be done. Just get out your gardening tools, plant some seeds, and watch your fruits and vegetables grow while your grocery bill shrinks. The Detroit News reports on this... Read more on The Detroit News »
Deflate those smarmy wine snobs at your next dinner party with budget Bordeaux wines. Read this piece from The Epoch Times and discover which labels pass the test--for $15 or less. Read more on The Epoch Times »
Mission impossible: organic produce that doesn't break your budget. Never fear, the mission can be accomplished. Consumer Reports Health tells you how. Read more on Consumer Reports »
"Does your wallet feel lighter than usual after you go through the supermarket checkout line these days? Don't worry. It is possible to feed your family healthy foods — just leave some processed foods... Read more on Examiner.com »
