Topics in Lifestyle
Updated - Nov. 9, 2009


Baking Day on the Weekend
Give it a try and save yourself some time during the week!

Technophobia
When you're technically challenged, a friend can be very helpful.

Extend the Life of Your Tools
Keeping your tools rust-free and in good condition may be easier than you think.

Freezing Food Staples
Which foods freeze best and what is the best way to freeze them?

Faux or Real Fir?
Whether faux or real fir, you can save if you follow these hints.

The Frugal Egg
Versatile, affordable and delicious!

Skills
Skills are good to know even if you never use them.

Homemade Gifts and Games from Old Photographs
Creative ways to use old photographs.

Love Your Cat
Without shredding your bank account.

Keeping Produce Fresh
Don't let it spoil before you taste it.

Save Money on Holiday Cards
Don't let the cost of cards keep you from wishing your friends a happy holiday.

Crockpot(r) Cooking
Enjoy flavorful home-cooked meals for pennies.

Traveling Light
10 ways to pack smarter and lighter.

Cheap Digital Music
Finding affordable digital music.

The Urge to Collect
Perhaps it's something we're born with.

Wrap Up Your Holiday For Free!
Don’t let a penny of your holiday gift budget “roll” out the door.

Three Frugal Decorating Tricks
Find the resources you need, cheap or even free!

Drugstore Doubles: The Best in Beauty
Wasting money isn’t beautiful.

Leftover Guilt?
Putting Thanksgiving leftovers to good use.

Homemade Cake Mix
Preparing your own cake mix will mean more cakes and more money.

Make Your Home a Refuge
A haven of calm in the crazy world we live in.

How bad credit affects a new marriage
If your credit is bad and your new spouse's is good, you need to take certain steps not to taint the good credit spouse.

Gift cards: Practicality is in for '09
Gift cards are still wildly popular, even as Americans struggle through the recession, but many people are rethinking how they use them.

Collectible gift cards can be both practical and fun
Although the holidays this year are expected to be heavy on practical presents, giving gift cards can still be fun -- including those featuring 'Twilight' and 'Star Trek' themes.



5 tips for classy, frugal holiday fun
Don't let a sagging economy prevent you from hosting an affordable holiday party with panache.

Skip the supermarket and save
You can find yummy groceries in places other than the supermarket.

6 ways to get free gift cards
Gift cards are offered as incentives for lots of things you already do. See how to get them.

Buy food in bulk and save
You can save on food costs by buying in bulk, but be sure you can use what you buy.

A feast for pennies
Spending a lot doesn't have to be synonymous with a formal feast. Here are ways to save.

Fame & Fortune: Mario Lopez
Hunky Mario surprised everyone with his second book -- a children's tale of family bonding.

Ways to save on your wedding
There are ways to have a beautiful, meaningful wedding ceremony without going into debt.

Layaway makes a comeback
Thanks to the Great Recession, layaway is making a comeback -- with a 21st century twist.

Readers' Tips
The smartest readers on the web share their frugal living ideas!


Decorating on a Dime: Bedrooms

The bedroom is the place we spend much of our downtime, yet we don't tend to give it the attention we do our more public spaces, especially if the budget is tight.

Budget Bedroom Decorating
Here are some great tips to bring more cool to your comfort space, on a budget!

An Affordable Luxury Bedroom
You can own a quality bed-in-a-bag at a fraction of the cost.

Decorating with Sheets
Yard per yard, sheets can be the best fabric buy for decoration projects.

A 5-Star Guestroom
You may be operating on a beer budget, but you can still create a guestroom with a style and elegance that says welcome.

Brighten Up Your Bedroom For Free!
Here are some great tips for brightening up your space with no money at all!