Lifestyle

  • 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 today, breaks the leash of online shopping to focus on…

  • 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 lost on many, the celebration began as an annual observance…

  • 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, for the first time ever on American soil (well, cyberspace),…

  • 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 six tips. Prioritize your spending. Consult the Environmental Working Group’s…

  • 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 iPhones, iPads, and Androids that will save you time and…

  • 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 relationships past. So here’s an idea for those dealing with…

  • 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…

  • Holiday Liquor on a Budget

    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…

  • 5 Ways to Cut Back on Holiday Spending

    American consumers expect to shell out, on average, about $750 for gifts, decor, and other holiday items this year, according to a National Retail Federation survey. But is all that…

  • Plan Your Cheap Christmas Via Pinterest

    What would we do without Pinterest? We at Cheapism consider it a fount of useful tips for getting the creative juices flowing while saving time and money. So we wondered,…

  • Cyber Monday vs. Black Friday: What to Buy When

    Cyber Monday and Black Friday. Is there really a difference? Cyber Monday is a marketing tool created in 2005 by online retailers. Making the day following the long Thanksgiving weekend…

  • Want the New iPad? Here’s Where and How to Sell Your Old iPad

    Apple’s announcement this week of the new iPad Mini was widely expected, but the iPad 4 came as a surprise, given that the previous version just came out in March.…

  • Can Paying With Your Phone Save You Money?

    The concept is a bit mystical, a little unsettling, and no doubt a glimpse into the world to come: shopping without any cash or credit cards, just a smartphone. It’s…

  • Yoga for Cheap

    September is National Yoga Month so even if you’ve never done a sun salutation in your life, now is the perfect time to start. When beginning a yoga practice you…

  • Seven Computer Programs You Can Download for Free

    If you have a smartphone, there’s a good chance you’ve installed at least a couple of free apps on it. But free software isn’t just for smartphones. There are plenty…

  • PC Memory Shopping Tips

    One of the easiest, cheapest, and best ways to improve your PC’s performance is to add more memory to your system. Installing cheap PC memory sticks isn’t difficult to do,…