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Frugal Month Challenge Results: See How Much We Saved

Posted on 3/5/2013 12:59 EST

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...

Best Mobile Coupon Apps

Posted on 2/25/2013 12:31 EST

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...

Christmas Gifts for Foodies

Posted on 12/11/2012 11:48 EST

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...

Cheaper Produce at the Farmers Market? Studies Say It's True

Posted on 10/16/2012 10:53 EST

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...

What to Buy in September

Posted on 8/30/2012 16:05 EST

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...

Flavor is Cheap

Posted on 8/21/2012 12:16 EST

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...

What to Buy in August

Posted on 8/1/2012 6:57 EST

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...

Weekly Update - Blu Ray Player Recommendations, Lawn Mowers

Posted on 6/15/2012 17:23 EST

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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Stretch Your Dollar: Freezing Food to Save Money

Posted on 6/13/2012 11:47 EST

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,

Go Beyond Socks and Ties With These Affordable Father's Day Gifts

Posted on 6/5/2012 6:24 EST

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...

What to Buy in June

Posted on 5/31/2012 10:28 EST

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...

What to Grow in the Garden to Save at the Supermarket

Posted on 5/8/2012 10:18 EST

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...

The Best Things to Buy in May

Posted on 5/1/2012 6:14 EST

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...

What to Buy in April

Posted on 4/1/2012 12:32 EST

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...

Weekly Update: External Hard Drives Recommendations, Frugal Tips, and more.

Posted on 3/2/2012 13:20 EST

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...

Guest Post: Ideas for an Academy Awards Party on a Budget

Posted on 2/17/2012 15:18 EST

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...

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.

January 27th Daily Deals - Women's Jewelry Deals, Retail Coupons, and more.

Posted on 1/27/2012 11:15 EST

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

Save Money on Groceries: Make Thanksgiving Leftovers Last

Posted on 11/16/2011 11:31 EST

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...

Don't Get Tricked by Your Treats

Posted on 10/27/2011 16:06 EST

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...

New Buying Guide and Blog Posts

Posted on 9/16/2011 13:12 EST

New Reviews:

Office Chairs. While office chairs can cost upward of $1,000 -- and even earn a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art -- we...

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...

Money Saving News Stories for June 9 2011

Posted on 6/9/2011 18:43 EST

Here are some money stories we’re reading: The Absolute Best Time to Shop for Groceries Is … (Time Moneyland Blog) Readily Available Flea and Tick Products Might Not be the Bargain

Shop better by avoiding these five traps

Posted on 4/2/2011 22:23 EST

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 »

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 »

Top 5 cheapest and healthiest food picks at the grocery

Posted on 3/26/2011 15:49 EST

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 »

Hunger challenge: Tips on eating well on the cheap

Posted on 3/25/2011 20:52 EST

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 »

Online meal-planning websites help cut costs of growing grocery bills

Posted on 3/11/2011 16:02 EST

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 »

Amazon Coupon Codes for March

Posted on 3/10/2011 15:02 EST

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 »

Best coupon websites for grocery savings

Posted on 2/21/2011 10:05 EST

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, How to Extend Food's Lifespan, Why Being Old Has Its Benefits

Posted on 2/19/2011 18:55 EST

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 »

How to buy organic 'on the cheap'

Posted on 2/18/2011 15:03 EST

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 »

How to Get Groceries for Free

Posted on 2/9/2011 16:49 EST

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 »

Thrifty grocery shoppers head to smaller Save-A-Lot, Aldi

Posted on 1/25/2011 21:23 EST

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 »

5 Ways To Eat Healthy For Cheap

Posted on 1/22/2011 15:35 EST

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 »

Buying in Bulk: Trimming Food Bills Beyond the Warehouse Stores

Posted on 1/14/2011 21:49 EST

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 »

Grocery Coupon iPhone App Means No More Clipping

Posted on 11/16/2010 10:20 EST

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 »

5 Frugal Rules You Must Follow When Shopping at Costco

Posted on 11/15/2010 20:43 EST

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 Without Spending A Fortune

Posted on 6/23/2010 23:15 EST

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 »

Extreme Personal Finance: Eating Well on One Dollar a Day

Posted on 6/10/2010 20:21 EST

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 »

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 »

15 things not to buy in bulk

Posted on 5/8/2010 8:08 EST

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 »

Take grocery coupons to the next level

Posted on 5/2/2010 9:13 EST

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 »

$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 »

Penny-pinchers spread the savings ideas

Posted on 3/23/2010 17:21 EST

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 »

Good wine, for under $8

Posted on 3/22/2010 13:15 EST

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 »

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 »

She's crazy for coupons

Posted on 2/24/2010 19:08 EST

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 »

Sam's Club To Offer Bargain French Vodka

Posted on 1/7/2010 13:31 EST

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 »

Oklahoma City News OKC Claims Cheapest Beer Title

Posted on 11/5/2009 8:19 EST

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 »

Grocery auctions the latest craze for bargain hunters

Posted on 11/1/2009 1:58 EST

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 »

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