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Buy It Online or At The Store?

Online shopping sure is convenient, and for quite a few items like books, small electronics, toys, and technology, you can find prices that are well below what you would pay at a retail store. However, for various reasons, there are some things that it is better to buy at the store. One example of a situation where it is better to buy in store rather than online is groceries. The thought of having groceries delivered to your door is certainly enticing, especially if you do not enjoy going to the grocery store. From a money saving point of view though, … Continue reading →

Rent or Buy: Our experience with home ownership

We bought a home mainly because we were always told that we should… not because it was right for us, but because it was expected of us. We were told that home ownership is important for stability of your family, real estate is always a good investment, and that owning a home would be cheaper than renting. I actually have a friend who used to argue these points with me so vehemently that I can’t even have the discussion with him any more. I understand that owning a home can be a really good investment. But I also understand that … Continue reading →

When to Buy Prepared Food and How to Save

When I share frugal living and saving money tips, people always want to know how they can start saving money right away at the grocery store without using coupons. People either love coupons or hate them, but that is another subject for a blog post. One of the first things I tell these eager to save folks is to stop or cut down on the prepared food items. Bagged salad, dinner kits, individually wrapped snacks and other such items (even pancake mix) tend to cost a lot more and you get a lot less. The more natural or basic a … Continue reading →

New Refrigerator Designs

Do you need help picking out a new refrigerator? Consider the following new options on refrigerator models that may just suit your needs. New Stainless Steel Most everyone loves the look of a stainless steel finish on their appliances, and a stainless steel refrigerator will no doubt add to the value of your kitchen. This finish is usually a few dollars more than the traditional white or black finish, but most homeowners think that it is worth it with just two exceptions. Stainless steel shows fingerprints easily. Some models have addressed this by offering finger print resistant stainless steel finishes, … Continue reading →

How to Buy a Refrigerator

Unsure of what features you need in a new refrigerator? Here is a handy buyer’s guide that will help! Top Freezer Refrigerators that contain top freezers are a good choice if you are short on space or have a smaller family. The top freezer type of refrigerator comes with a single door and generally gives you the most storage space relative to its actual size. Single door top freezers are also very economical, making them a great choice for most families. Side by Side Side by Side refrigerators, in which one side is a refrigerator and one side is a … Continue reading →

How to Buy a Generator 3

A home generator can really help you out when you lose power in your home. It is a must for anyone who frequently loses power and can be out for hours or days at a time. A generator can restore critical services to your home, such as by providing heat, water, and electricity to medical equipment, as well as lights, and cold food storage. In previous posts, How to Buy a Generator and How to Buy a Generator 2, I talked about identifying your need. One of the things that can be confusing is figuring out exactly how much energy … Continue reading →

How to Buy a Generator

With snow and ice blanketing or threatening to blanket most of the country, it is important for home owners to be prepared. Being without power can mean living with out electricity, water and heat, and this could be deadly in some cases. One purchase that may be a good investment, depending on where you live, is a private generator that can replace your source of electricity when your power fails. There are different types of generators, from small portable ones for a few essential services to large whole home ones that automatically switch over in the event of a power … Continue reading →

Reducing the Refrigerator

In this day and age everything seems to be super sized. But, there are times when smaller is better. Here is how to replace that current refrigerator with a different system that will save you money. Refrigerators can really be energy hogs. If you are single, have a small family or don’t cook much, then a standard refrigerator is just a waste. My father is a good example. He lives alone and eats out most of the time, either at restaurants or in the homes of friends and family. Some times I try to convince him to take a bunch … Continue reading →

Buying Nothing

Are you capable of buying nothing but the necessities? It is harder than you might think. A couple of weeks ago, Julie G, our hardworking deals blogger introduced the concept of the five stages of deals. In the article, she listed five stages of shopping, from buying full retail to only buying necessities. She talked about a friend of hers who has a five acre waterfront property almost paid off, attributing her lack of debt to never buying anything that isn’t a necessity. Now I try to live pretty frugally, looking for deals, conserving our resources, buying used when it … Continue reading →

Best Buys for May

What items should you purchase this month? Check out the best buys for May to know what will be on sale or special this month To continue with our month-to-month plan, we’ll talk about what the best deals are to be had this month. You might remember that one of the recommended purchases from last month was china. Well, I am proud to say that we did take advantage of that one to get a set of real dishes. I love these dishes because they are nice and heavy and can go into the oven. They kept our pancakes nice … Continue reading →