The Happy Housewife™ :: Frugal Living

Are you planning a garage sale soon? Sales are a great way to not only clear your home of clutter but to make a few extra dollars as well. Over the years I've held numerous sales and learned a thing or two about what makes a successful garage sale.  I've also spent numerous Saturday mornings ...

I hear from many people that you can't eat or buy healthy food on a budget. They tell me they can never find coupons or good sales on healthy, non-processed foods. This is a lie that the manufacturers of processed food want you to believe. You can absolutely eat healthy on a budget. It's even easier ...

Are you looking to get rid of your car payment? It is possible to have a reliable car that is fully paid for. Here's how you can do it. A few years ago we paid cash for our van. Since buying a van we have purchased four other cars for cash. These days having a car payment seems like a way of life, ...

Do you need to tighten the budget and save more money? Every month we reevaluate our finances and make changes based on our goals. Almost always I look at our finances and find ways we can cut back our spending. When the budget is being squeezed you have two options, make more money or spend less ...