Be Brave and Save … on Haircuts!
If you or someone in your family could use a haircut but you’re a little short on cash this month,
Health and Beauty
Whether you want to look good or just to feel better, reaching your beauty goals traditionally comes at a significant cost. But not if you’re a dedicated cheapskate! While medications and beauty products you use must be safe, there’s no reason that you have to pay exorbitant prices to ensure such quality.
Here are some fascinating and functional tips for saving time and stretching costs on skin and hair products, straight from our most popular posts: Best Inexpensive Skin Care Products, Stop Making These 5 Costly Hair Mistakes, and The Costly Mistakes You Make with Your Choice of Shampoo.
14 Genius Uses for Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth—from Health and Beauty to Home and Garden
Diatomaceous earth is an inexpensive, readily available powder made from the sediment of algae that has been fossilized in bodies
Best Places to Buy Eyeglasses Online and In-Store
There are a number of ways to buy eyeglasses, including from local opticians, independent optometrists, optical departments in big-box retailers,
12 Fabulous Ways to Use Fresh Cranberries Starting Now and Throughout the Year
Fresh cranberries are available in supermarkets and grocery stores from October thru December—a very short season! Stock up on fresh
8 Pleasantly Surprising Reasons to Decorate with Houseplants
Experts call it "interior landscaping" and it's becoming increasingly popular not only in homes but in offices and other commercial
How to Make DIY Dry Shampoo
Listen, we've all gone a few too many days between shampoos. Some of us frequently rely on a good dry
How to Liquefy Crystallized Honey and Best Way to Store It
It's discouraging when you reach for the honey, only to discover it is no longer a smooth liquid, but all
8 Ways to Stop Glasses Fogging Up
If you wear eyeglasses, I’ll bet you’ve encountered a most annoying problem while wearing a mask—glasses fogging up. That makes
The Healing Power in Chicken Soup
How to make simple, rich, hearty, healthy and flavorful chicken soup in about 50 minutes—from scratch!—start to finish.
5 DIY Body Scrubs to Keep Your Skin Vibrant and Healthy
Skincare professionals out there recommends exfoliating to keep our skin looking vibrant and healthy. While there are plenty of pricey
How to Clean Your Phone and Why You Need To Do It NOW!
I don't mean to gross you out, but here's the truth: It's 10 times dirtier than a toilet—and you're touching
How to Make Disinfecting Wipes
To prevent the transmission of the virus, pandemic experts are saying that we must ensure that our hands are free
How to Keep Calm and Carry On
Life is uncertain. We know that. What we don't want to admit is how quickly uncertainty can morph into fear,
Can’t Get Your Hands on Hand Sanitizer? Make Your Own
My mailbox has filled up the past couple of days with letters from readers who find themselves on the verge
UPDATE! Best Inexpensive Makeup to Replace M.A.C. Favorites
Overall, I figure that I’ve cut the cost of makeup by more than 60%—without sacrifice—by switching to what I consider
How to Improve Your Life: Join a Group!
Joining a group is one of the best ways to reduce stress. A church, athletic team, or support group—anything that
DIY Teeth Whitening—It’s Safe, Cheap, Easy!
What's the one thing most of us want to change about our smiles? It's the whiteness of our teeth. Homemade
Finally the Mystery of Hair Conditioners Solved
Hair conditioners fall into general categories according to what they do and the problems they solve. Using the wrong product for
14 Uses for Old Coffee Grounds That Could Make Your Life Better
If you love your morning cup of Joe, it's a pretty good bet you're throwing out spent coffee grounds on
16 Brilliant Reasons to Stop Throwing Out Pickle Juice
A friend asked if she could borrow some pickle juice. Huh? Who keeps pickle juice? The purpose of pickle juice
You’re Not the Only One Confused by Date Labels on Packaged Foods!
No doubt, you've noticed that some food products come with dates and codes printed on them. Does that mean it
11 Everyday Uses for Nok-Out—the World’s Best Odor Eliminator
I’ve used Nok-Out and now its companion SNiPER continuously in my home for longer than 20 years, and have recommended
20 Surprisingly Effective Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar
It makes a terrific vinaigrette for salad, but apple cider vinegar (ACV) is good in many other ways around the
Stop Making These 5 Costly Hair Mistakes
No one knows your hair better than you do. But is it possible that in your efforts to keep it
6 Easy Spa Treatments You Can Do at Home to Pamper Yourself
If you don’t happen to have an extra hundred bucks to enjoy a day at the spa, don’t sweat it.
A Most Unusual Frugal Use for Blue Dawn Dishwashing Liquid
There are days when I open up my mailbag and have to sit down because I'm laughing so hard. Some
Three Apples a Day to Lose Weight
Now, while apples are plentiful and super affordable, it's a good time to save some dough. And you'll be saving
Best Inexpensive Hair Products Promise No More Bad Hair Days
In a past post, I mentioned volumizing, styling techniques, and a great can of hairspray. Which volumizer? Hairspray? What? Where?!
19 Surprising Ways Epsom Salts Can Improve Your Life
I can recall vividly—and count on one hand—the migraine headaches I’ve had in my life, all of them before age
The Best Skincare Products Recommended by My Dermatologist That Are Also Inexpensive
If the high-price of quality skincare is enough to give you a rash, good news. You don't have to spend
The Costly Mistakes You Make With Your Choice of Shampoo
There are lots of myths out there about shampoo and hair care—and here's the truth to counteract them!
A Very Bad Hair Day
Apparently, my hair is my life. Believe me, I am as surprised by this fact of vanity as anyone. Had
How to Use Wool Dryer Balls and Why You Should
A previous post, on why laundry softening products are a real problem continues to strike a chord with thousands of readers.
31 Remarkable Ways to Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Improve Your Life
In today's post I've identified 20 ways to use hydrogen peroxide around the house. Something tells me I may have
8 Easy Ways to Slash the High Cost of Prescription Drugs in 2023
If you haven't heard, you'd better sit down for this: The cost of prescription drugs is increasing at more than
Ask Me Anything: Smelly Sponges, Linx Stick Vac, Wood Cleaner, Kids’ Savings Accounts and More
Once again, it’s time to reach into my inbox and pull out a handful of questions from you my dear
How to Break the Acrylic Nail Habit and Help Your Nails Recover Beautifully
Anyone who's ever had acrylic nails knows that they absolutely ravage your natural nails if removed incorrectly or worn for
Put a Beautiful Smile on Your Face with a Dental Savings Plan
Dental Savings Plans are membership plans, similar to the way a person becomes a member of Costco, pays an annual
Do I Need to Drink Filtered Water or Is the Tap Okay?
These days, a trip to the grocery store requires nerves of steel. The cost of everything, it seems, is soaring.
Simple Secrets for the Perfect Home Manicure
I wish I had all of the money I’ve spent over the years on salon manicures. It would be quite
All You Need to Know to Get Prescription Eyeglasses Online
Honestly? When I first heard about ordering prescription eyeglasses online, I scoffed. I rolled my eyes. What next? Mail order surgery?
The Best Homemade Gluten-Free Muffins
I thought this matter of gluten-free was pretty solid—that some people are truly allergic to gluten, others have celiac disease
With Generic Drugs, You Gotta’ Speak Up
I want to tell you about a shocking encounter I had recently at my local Rite Aid pharmacy. But first,