Frugal

Did you play with your kids yesterday? True, it was the middle of the week, and you did get home late from work, and there were so many things to do around the house.

I rescued onions to give to those in need including our local food bank!

Feeling frugal? Wondering how to save some money and time, while still eating healthy and helping the environment? Here are five animals showing us ways to eat less wastefully, saving time and money, while helping our health and the environment.

When many of us think of investments, we think of stocks and bonds, and other "traditional" investments. However, few of us think of paying down debt as an investment in future financial success. This is a mistake. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to pay down debt -- especially high interest credit card debt -- as soon as possible.

A concerted effort to save money on utility bills can really help lighten the load if you are finding that your finances a bit stretched just now.

Eating wild edible food - or weeds - not only saves you money, they are healthier for you than most grocery store produce!

You can look high and low and never find the meaning of life. But you will find a cheaper can of beans.

This is a guest post by Forest from Frugal Zeitgeist. Forest has been eating on a budget for some time now and has learned to cook over years of trial and error.

My cat, like most cats, seems to get bored with their toys pretty quickly. So here's 10 different cat toys that you can get for less than ten dollars.

The dream of working for yourself is a powerful one. The ability to be your own boss, set your own hours, and take vacations whenever you want offers a strong incentive to want to start a business. But what if you don't have the money you need? Bootstrap!

Garlic mustard is everywhere and if you are short on grocery money - no worries! This weed packs more nutrition that imported store produce!

If cell phone are to be the be-all/end-all of phone services, it sure hasn't happened yet. Balancing at least two services seems to be the best option at the moment.

If you've been making extra contributions to your mortgage with the goal of paying it off sooner, skipping a mortgage payment will put you right back where you started.

The Aeroplan rewards program is arguably the most popular (and reviled) loyalty program in Canad

Have you gone to the grocery store for mik and eggs and come home with steak and eggs? Have you ever been tempted to buy something just because it was on sale? Impulse spending can wreck your finances and is a major reason why most people have difficulty saving money.

A look at shortcomings and how to address them when it comes to living to a standard you set for yourself.

A look at shortcomings and how to address them when it comes to living to a standard you set for yourself.

A look at shortcomings and how to address them when it comes to living to a standard you set for yourself.

Is extreme couponing an effective way to save money on groceries or is it an unhealthy obsession that can take over your life?

Apple margaritas and summer salads and peanut butter cookie dough balls, oh my! The Greatist Team is proud to present a collection of 73 recipes (and some quick and easy bonuses, shh) for every occasion. The kicker? All require eight or fewer ingredients and takes less than 20 minutes to prep. Breakfast, dinner, salads, and healthy desserts, they're all here - so read on, dig in, and get cooking!

When buying cable or satellite tv there are a few things you can do to ensure that you get the best possible deal.