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...
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...
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...
Think big-ticket items in the month of September. As the first hints of fall blow in so do sales on major items. The Labor Day holiday may present the best discounts on select big-ticket items until...
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...
August is all about back-to-school deals. Even frugal shoppers without school-age kids know they can find big discounts this month on items such as computers and home office supplies. This is also the...
This week at Cheapism we've recommended the best cheap Blu-ray players and refreshed our lawn mowers article with some newer models.
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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,
Dad may say he doesn't need anything for Father's Day, but that doesn't mean a thoughtful gift won't mean a lot to him. If you're having trouble finding something that won't end up at the bottom of...
Father's Day, wedding season, and hurricane season all bring discounts in the month of June. You'll find June sales on things like gym memberships, as well as continuing discounts on some of the best...
Saving money on groceries while eating organic may seem oxymoronic, but here's how: by growing your own fruits and vegetables. Choose what to plant based on what you and your family enjoy, taking into...
As the warm weather moves in and schools let out for the summer, May is the time to buy household goods and entertaining essentials. Prepare for graduation parties and Memorial Day barbecues by finding...
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...
This week at Cheapism, we're recommending our favorite cheap external hard drives and rounding up great ways to save you more money, from pantry staples that will cut your grocery bill to the best deals...
For those of you who are planning on throwing an Academy Awards party, here are some cheap party tips to help you throw a party on a budget, courtesy of Teri Gault, CEO of The Grocery Game, a site devoted...
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.
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Here's some food for thought: According to EatTurkey.com Americans consumed 736 million pounds of turkey over the 2010 Thanksgiving holiday. This year is shaping up to be no different. With Thanksgiving...
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...
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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...
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...
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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 »
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 »
Using Amazon's March coupon codes, you can save up to 25% (and up to 40% if you're part of the site's subscription savings program) off the price of nearly four dozen food products, from chocolate to coffee... Read more on Probargainhunter »
Grocery coupons websites are easy to find -- if you know where to look. ABCActionNews.com provides links to three sites and then reminds us of other ways to get the most from our coupons. Read more on abcactionnews.com »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Staying hydrated is important for your health. But as Saving Advice points out, buying the liquids you need can sink your budget. So here are some money-saving tips that will help keep you afloat... Read more on Saving Advice »
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 »
Oh sure, we all know that a huge bag of something usually costs less than lots of little bags added together. But that doesn't mean you're always getting a cheap deal. MSN Money Central points out... Read more on MSN Money Central »
Here's how to beat your local supermarket at its own game: read this article from Bankrate.com to learn which pricing strategies the retailer employs and then use that knowledge -- combined with... Read more on Bankrate.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 »
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 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 »
Start couponing and save big time on groceries. Get some tips from this story in the Star Tribune and you may buy so much for so cheap that you wind up giving some away. Read more on Star Tribune »
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 »
