• Budget Barbequing: How to Save Money When Grilling this Summer

    If you’re like most Americans, you’ll be firing up the grill this week to celebrate the Fourth of July in true patriotic fashion. And why not? A little backyard barbeque is not only delicious, it can also be rather economical … especially if you follow these six tips. Spend a Little Extra on a Grill…

  • Seven Free and Cheap Summer Activities for Kids

    Summer is right around the corner! How will your children spend their long summer days? While there is definitely a lot of value in unscheduled time running around outside in the backyard, you will want to have some fun activities to keep them occupied as well. Thankfully, fun doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are…

  • Saving Money on Clothes – 5 Tips to Maximize Your Money

    Saving money on clothing is a big deal. It’s not like clothes are something we can go without – at least not without getting arrested. With that in mind, we have to figure out how we can make saving money on clothes something that is attainable without making us LOOK like we’re trying to save…

  • Mailbox Freebies: How to Get Freebies in Your Mailbox!

    Do you want freebies like k-cups, mouthwash, feminine products, body wash, cat food, coupons for FREE products and much more to arrive in your own mailbox at home? How about FREE Kindle Books to download? First, you’ll want to check out: Next, follow me via email and social media to get updates when freebies are…

  • How to Start a Blog (and Monetize it, Too!)

    I love to save money and I wanted to share my passion for saving money with others online and from the comfort of my own home. My blog, The Frugal Free Gal, started as a hobby in 2009. I was a stay at home mom and found blogging to be a great way to spend…

  • 5 Ways to Save Money on Wine

    Many casual drinkers will admit one thing: They don’t know much about wine. That’s okay, of course. After all, you don’t need to be a wine expert to appreciate a glass of your favorite whites and reds. But if there’s one thing you should know about wine, it’s that you don’t need to spend a…

  • 5 Ways to Quit Smoking (and Start Saving!)

    Think your five-cup-a-week Starbucks latte habit is expensive? It’ll run you about $20 a week, but that’s nothing compared to a pack-a-day smoking habit, which can cost in the neighborhood of $40-$45 a week. If saving more than $2,000 a year isn’t enough reason to quit, the positive effects on your health definitely should be.…

  • Four Ways to Save on Gym Memberships

    Save on Gym Memberships If you’re like me, one of your resolutions is to lose a little weight (again). Dieting is a big part of that plan, but regular exercise also helps. When it comes to working up a sweat, you’ve got two options: Work out at home or get a gym membership. Yes, the…

  • Setting Up for Financial Success

    In August of 2015, my husband and I paid off our car. This was a time to celebrate! No more car payments! The only debt we currently owe is on a rental home in North Carolina. We were on our way to financial freedom because our income was freed up and we had an extra $450…

  • 3 Ways to Save on Tax Preparation and 3 Smart Ways to Spend Your Return

    The tax filing deadline is a few months away! If you haven’t already filed your taxes, the first half of this entry will offer three tips to save a few bucks when it comes to tax preparation. And if you’re among the 75 percent of Americans who will get a tax refund (congrats!), the second…