Lifestyle

  • 25 Ideas for Inexpensive Fall Dates

    As leaves start to turn autumnal colors, couples watching expenses need to adjust their thinking about how to spend the time. Warm weather makes frugality easy, but no longer can every weekend day be a beach day, and not every…

  • 10 Tips for Booking Cheap Hotels Over the Holidays

    Planning to visit family for the holidays, and the guest room is not an option? Now is the time to start looking for cheap holiday accommodations. For those who need only a place to spend the night, Cheapism has already…

  • 20 DIY Green Cleaning Products

    Homemade cleaning products have myriad advantages over store-bought counterparts, the two most important being their lower toxicity and cost, as many can be made for pennies on the dollar. Most of these recipes utilize common ingredients already lingering in cabinets,…

  • 10 Low-Budget Ways to Celebrate the Jewish High Holidays

    Rosh Hashanah, the two-day Jewish New Year, begins Sept. 13 at sundown, marking a marathon of celebratory meals that ends after Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. With synagogue visits that often require paid tickets and cooking up a storm,…

  • 10 Easy Conservation Tips to Teach Your Kids

    There are a number of small, simple ways a family can reduce their carbon footprint and live a more eco-friendly lifestyle — even saving money in the process. These easy-to-incorporate ideas are kid-friendly and can be accommodated for children of…

  • 12 High Holiday Dishes for $4 or Less

    Feasting, symbolically and otherwise, is always an element of Jewish holidays, whether to break the fast after Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, or to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the New Year, with a multi-course meal. By using simple ingredients and…

  • 10 Homemade Toys to Spoil Your Dog

    It’s natural to want to spoil an unconditionally loyal and loving dog with a special treat or toy, but it doesn’t have to come from the pet store. Many household…

  • 10 Ways to Save Money on Laundry

    Laundry drains time and money, whether it’s done at home or at a laundromat. According to The Simple Dollar, the cost per load at a laundromat is more than $3,…

  • 15 Sneaky Ways to Make a Small Space Look Larger

    Can’t afford more space? From a strategically placed mirror to the right paint color, smart design ideas can fool the eye and create the illusion of space. Here are 15…

  • 10 Snazzy School Lunchboxes Under $15

    Lunch hour and recess are favorite parts of the school day. A fun, unique lunchbox can brighten the break even more — and possibly make a fun conversation starter on…

  • 10 Ways to Find Affordable Child Care

    Child care is a struggle for many American families. The average cost of infant care ranges from $5,496 to $16,549 a year depending on the state, according to Child Care…

  • Eight Dos and Don’ts of Buying Back-to-School Shoes

    Little kids’ feet are growing constantly, so it’s tempting to just grab the cheapest sneakers to keep up and keep costs down. But when it’s time to pick the shoes…

  • How to Lower the Cost of Car Insurance for Teens

    Young drivers are two to three times more likely to get into an auto accident than experienced drivers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teen drivers are…

  • 15 Best Buys for Your Home for $50 or Less

    Savvy renters and homeowners look beyond aesthetics when shopping for home goods. The right purchases can make a home safer, save money, and come in handy for years. Equip your…

  • 20 Ways to Save Money on a Honeymoon

    The “big day” can put a big dent in a bank account, leaving very little leftover for a honeymoon. A post-wedding trip doesn’t have to be expensive to be extraordinary.…

  • Price Survey: The Best Stores for School Clothes

    Nine out of 10 parents are planning to buy their kids new clothes for the upcoming school year, according to a National Retail Federation survey. The average expected outlay: $235.10.…

  • 11 Online Consignment Stores You Need for Back-to-School

    Kids’ clothes are a major expense that can drain parents’ budgets faster than Legos, Monster High dolls, and junk food combined. Children outgrow their clothes well before they’re worn out…

  • 10 Summer Side Dishes You Can Make From Your Garden

    There is nothing fresher than food that makes its way straight from the backyard to the dining room table. Get the most out of your vegetable garden and cut grocery…