Lifestyle

  • What’s in Your Kid’s Diaper?

    Cloth diapers versus disposable diapers — the debate rages on. Many factors affect the choice of one over the other as parents wrestle with questions like: Which is easiest and most cost effective? Which will be best for the baby?…

  • Best (and Worst) Days to Get Married

    With 11/12/13 coming up, some couples may view this as a lucky, as in best, day to get married. Others may regard it as a convenient date and easy to remember for anniversaries. Whatever the case may be, there is…

  • What Baby Gear Can You Safely Reuse to Save Money?

    Baby gear these days is downright expensive. Even cheap cribs start at around $150 and cheap electric breast pumps cost more than $100. The good news is that many baby items can be reused if you’ve already had one child,…

  • Where Does Your Clutter Go?

    There are several options for turning clutter into cash: Craigslist or eBay, garage sale or flea market. The old adage about one person’s trash being another’s treasure is surely borne out by the popularity (and success) of these reseller operations.…

  • Cheap Bathing Suits for the Family

    It’s just about time for swimming pools, water slides, and beach days and that means cheap swimwear for men and the kids are must-have items. If the youngsters have outgrown last year’s swimsuit and your guy’s trunks are now too…

  • 10 Tips on Parenting Without Consumerism

    Does raising kids always have to be so hard on the wallet? Not necessarily, as I learned after moving to Japan with my husband and young children. Here’s a smorgasbord of 10 frugal parenting insights from Japan and other cultures.…

  • 6 Steps to Fitness on Your Own

    With the onset of spring comes the prospect of wearing a lot less clothing. And that, for many of us, means rigorous commitment to an exercise routine. But don’t be…

  • User-Tested Spring Cleaning Tips

    It’s spring cleaning time. Whether DIY or otherwise, everyone seems to have their own preferred methods and magical concoctions. We asked fellow Cheapists for their take on the annual spring…

  • DogDug.com: Man’s (Newest) Best Friend

    Meet the “big dog” of price comparison search engines: DogDug, a one-stop source for locating cheap dog supplies, from nail clippers to flea and tick treatment. The site, officially launched…

  • Save Some Green on St. Paddy’s Day

    Soon it will be St. Patrick’s Day, when everyone is Irish for a day and frugal bloggers go haywire with puns on the word “green.” Although the historical significance is…

  • Budget Bebe

    By Pamela Druckerman The French approach to child-rearing doesn’t just produce kids who throw fewer tantrums and (mostly) eat their vegetables. It can also save their parents some money. Here,…

  • 6 Tips for Finding Cheap Organic Food

    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…

  • 5 Free Travel Apps That Will Save You Money

    Nearly everybody enjoys traveling. But the planning and spending? Not so much. As the saying goes, there’s an app for that. In fact, there are several free travel apps for…

  • The Bright Side to Falling Out of Love

    Breakups suck. Unfortunately, falling out of love is part of life for many. With Valentine’s Day looming, it may be hard to resist a quick trip down memory lane recalling…

  • Usher in the New Year with the Best Diet Apps

    Accountability is key in any weight loss program. With most of us carrying a smartphone everywhere, diet apps are making accountability possible at every moment of the day and night.…

  • Top 5 Free Fitness Apps to Help You Get in Shape

    It’s the New Year and a chance for a new you – all without spending loads of cash. Instead of investing in a hefty new gym fee, try working out…

  • Quit Smoking and Save

    Each year about one-third of American adults resolve to make their lives better in some way. For smokers, that often means a pledge to kick the habit. The benefits of…

  • Is Your Christmas Tree Swallowing Your Holiday Budget?

    Did you know that keeping a Christmas tree with lights fully lit for roughly four hours a day throughout December can wind up costing you big bucks? According to SolarTek…