They say that the best things in life are free. Whether or not money is an issue for you this Christmas, the gift ideas presented here likely will be received with a whole lot of gratitude. Digital Photos My mother-in-law’s favorite gift I’ve ever given her was a collection of pictures of our boys. It …
Category Archive: Frugal Living
7 Ways to Get Money for Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching. If you’re concerned about how you’ll have money for Christmas gifts, here is a great idea: Give up something TEMPORARILY and use that money for gifts instead. I say “temporarily” because it is an often overlooked option. You give up something just for a time. Perhaps six weeks is just what …
My 1st Experience as an Ebay Seller
I wanted to let our readers know how to sell stuff on Ebay, but I’d never actually done it before. So I decided to give it a try and share my experience (there’s no way I could portray myself as an expert on this one!). I’ve tried to sell my wedding dress on Craigslist about …
How to Sell on Craigslist
Selling stuff on Craigslist is a great way to get some extra cash, whether it’s for paying off debt, building up emergency savings or making a purchase. I’ve used Craigslist a lot, both to sell and to buy. As a seller, I just love having people come over and pay me to take away …
15 Tips for a Great Garage Sale
Need some extra money? Having a garage sale brings in money and clears out unwanted clutter from your home. When to have your garage sale 1. Give yourself plenty of time to get ready for your sale. Throwing one together is stressful and less profitable. 2. Spring and fall are great times of year for …
What To Do About the Economy (Part 3)
This week we are chatting about what to do about the economy. We’ve talked about the lifestyle trap, and we’ve mentioned that you need to take ownership of your own economic situation. Whether it’s your fault or not, you are the solution for your own personal economic recovery. We’ve also presented less expensive alternatives for …





