Living cork magnets - one more reason to open that second bottle of red! How to? Choose a pretty cork, hollow it out, stick a magnet on the back, fill with a bit of dirt and then insert a succulent, ...
With the weather heating up, everyone is looking for ways to cool down. Heres how to make these. Click here for more ideas!
As people continue to try and cut back on their expenses the high cost of the electricity bill is one that gets revisited over and over again. In an attempt to lower that bill there are always the tr...
Finger knitting! Sew cute!source
Everyone loves getting bento boxes, why not make them for your kids? You can use muffin trays, ice cube trays or any compartmentalized plastic ware. You can do straight finger food or integrate items...
This is such a great idea! Keep kiddos busy for hours (and keep it off the floor)!source
Love it! Anyone who is hooked on Pinterest will get this...
OMG how sweet is this? Tutorial DIY here.
Tightwad loves this! What a gorgeous idea - super cool way to bring a rustic twist to urban living.source
This will get everyone out the door!source
Office supplies are one expense line item on which you can easily save money. Here are some tips to reduce the impact on office supplies on your business budget. Printers Consider all-in-one devices ...
Tightwad loves it that many of these tips dovetail with frugal lifestyles. Sign up for the "no solicitation" registry so you can avoid getting credit card offers and other ads which will redu...
Sweet idea to keep track of all your gardening goodies. Doesnt help much in the event you lose your trowel in overgrown weeds though...
According to the authors of Freakonomics, people who purchase gym memberships overestimate their attendance by 70% (and Tightwad thinks this number is low!). As a result, much of the average annual c...
Many of the deals in May cater to graduating students and newlyweds, so now is the time to cash in on the savings on things for your home and for party supplies. Mattresses and box springs New models...
Delicious, refreshing... thanks to her friend Kim, Tightwad has a new cocktail on her happy hour roster.Ingredients: One can of frozen limeade, one beer, one 12oz bottle of tequila, one can of sparkl...
As soon as summer starts to roll around, I start to panic. Why? Its easily the most fun season of the year and you have more options for recreational activities than ever. So why would this incite pa...
Love dogs? If you’re a qualified host, new site DogVacay enables you to care for dogs in your area while their owners are away. Hosts who have been approved by DogVacay can earn $15-$100 per dog, dep...
A lot of people view their lives as having two important periods: before and after children. When people become parents, they usually start behaving differently than before. Ideally, they become more...
Get crafty this Mothers Day and upload family photos into a digital slideshow or assemble a scrapbook of memories with Mom. Shell love it!
A big Tightwad welcome to Hannah, The Cheapskate Mom!When I first found out I was pregnant, I knew life was going to change and I couldnt wait. My pregnancy and having a beautiful baby boy have been ...
Make some extra money this summer at taskrabbit.com! It allows you to have fun and do a variety of things that fit your current lifestyle. TaskRabbits are friendly, conscientious people who complete ...
Summers around the corner! This means cookouts, grilling with friends and eating outside. Break out of the usual chicken on a skewer rut with those ideas for fresh appys and snazzy finger foods at ha...
If you’re a homeowner, you can easily arrange a boiler service and other gas safety checks – but if you’re a tenant, it can be a little tricky. Most landlords are on the ball when it comes to protect...
Tightwad loves all the cool uses for mason jars besides jams and savories. Hows this idea? Avoid soggy salads at work by using large jars for your lunch! Easy to make, healthy and practical, put the ...
Whats for lunch today? How good does this sound? A goat cheese, shaved fennel, heirloom tomato and arugula sandwich on fresh fig bread. Yum!
Blossoms, bulbs, leaves unfurling... spring has sprung! Other (edible) signs of spring are:Fiddleheads: tight pinwheels that emerge from the soil and are only edible before they unfurl into fern fron...
My name is Jessica and I write for Pocket Change. What I love about Tightwad is the fact that its about saving money without sacrificing fun or the ability to still feel like a whole person doing the...
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