By contributing writer Laura Are you looking to ring in the new year without breaking the bank? There are plenty of ways to celebrate New Year's Eve without forking over money on expensive events, concerts, or dinners out. Here are some creative ideas for frugal New Year's celebrations. Blessing Jar Make New Year's Eve a time of reflection on all that you have to be grateful for. Set a time ...

The following is a guest post by Paige Estigarribia. Christmas songs are on the radio, and the holiday season is in full swing! Black Friday is behind us, and now it's time to find the rest of those special stocking stuffers still on your list. But this year, according to a recent Gallup poll, along with trimming Christmas trees, Americans are also trimming their holiday spending budgets. Since ...

Spending money to buy a loved one a gift makes a lot of sense to me. Spending a lot of money on wrapping those gifts? Not so much. Over the years I've discovered numerous frugal gift wrap ideas to save money. Buying gift wrap can add up. And did you know that most wrapping paper is non recyclable.? So not only am I paying a lot but I'm filling landfills too. But here is the real problem, nobody ...

If you aren't an expert in the kitchen, don't worry. No one starts out knowing everything there is to know about cooking and baking. We all have to learn it! Over the years I've learned some simple tricks to save save money while being crafty in the kitchen? Here are some frugal baking tips and shortcuts to help you out. Frugal Baking Tips and Shortcuts Cook from Scratch This may sound obvious, ...

Thanksgiving is a such a wonderful holiday. Family and friends come together to focus on their blessings. However, if you are the one hosting the dinner, you need to be careful because the blessing of spending time with your extended family can be quite costly. Here are some ways that you can save money on Thanksgiving Dinner. Potluck One of the easiest ways to save money on your Thanksgiving ...

By contributing writer Dawn If one person does all the planning, shopping, and cooking, holiday meals can be a burden! We have close to twenty on our guest list, and cooking for twenty is a pretty big undertaking. One way we have learned to combat the load of one person doing (and buying) everything is to implement a potluck meal. Each family brings several dishes to the holiday table, ...