2019-08-17 11:13
Hey guys! As some of you may have noticed, the posts have petered off here at the ole blog. I’ve been trying to keep up with posting here as well as keeping up with my business and the… Read More
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2019-08-14 11:00
You don't need to pay to learn. There are plenty of ways to access information for free. Here are my favorite ways to get educated on a budget.
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2019-08-07 11:00
Although I'm all about Oreos, we can make fresh foods available year-round with preservation. Here are my favorite ways to store food for the long haul.
The post My favorite ways to pr… Read More
2019-07-31 11:00
Whether you're craving an upgrade or your Nokia phone is on the fritz, sometimes you need to buy a new device. Here's how I save money on technology.
The post Frugally upgrading your technol… Read More
2019-07-24 11:00
I love baking at home, but it can become an expensive hobby in a hurry. Here's how I bake on a budget. Add your ideas in the comments!
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2019-07-21 19:35
We spent a lot of money this week, but we also had frugal wins. See how we tried to live the good life on a frugal budget. How was your week?
The post What A Frugal Week! July 21 appeared fi… Read More
2019-07-17 11:00
I wanted to tackle a few of my favorite internet "frugal showdowns" today. We often treat situations as right or wrong, but it depends on your situation.
The post Frugal for you, not for me… Read More
2019-07-12 13:01
We made the most of a very, very busy week and, hey, everyone got fed. See what we ate this week on our quest to save money!
The post What’s for dinner? July 12 (Plus, frugal week stuf… Read More
2019-07-10 11:00
There are ways we can save when we splurge on fast food. Here's how I try to balance my health and my wallet when I find myself in the drive-thru lane.
The post In a pinch? My fave frugal fa… Read More
2019-07-07 12:41
It was a busy weekend of frugal fails and yardwork. But we still managed to make the most of a 4-day weekend. Share your recent wins in the comments!
The post What A Frugal Weekend! July 7 a… Read More
2019-07-05 13:20
Food is hard! See what we ate during a kitchen renovation as we try to overhaul our eating habits. How did you save money on food this week?
The post What’s for Dinner? July 5 appeared… Read More
2019-07-03 11:00
Frugality starts early. some of my favorite family traditions also happened to be frugal! Add your own favorite family traditions in the comments!
The post My favorite frugal family traditio… Read More
2019-06-30 15:10
Destroyed kitchens, carpenter ants, and leaky faucets—oh my! See how we tried to stay frugal during a crazy week. How did you save money this week?
The post What A Frugal Weekend! June… Read More
2019-06-28 13:42
Our kitchen is demolished, so we don't have much to work with on the cooking front. That meant a lot of prepared foods and takeout this week. Did you try a new recipe this week? Let me… Read More
2019-06-26 11:00
Nobody wants to be hairy, hairy quite contrary. Here's how to DIY a lip wax at home on the cheap—without the crying or expensive materials.
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2019-06-23 16:30
Phew, what a weekend! It's been a wonky week because of home renovations we've been doing. In spite of that, we managed to have a few frugal wins.
The post What A Frugal Weekend! June 23 app… Read More
2019-06-21 13:24
It was and will continue to be a weird week for dinner. Oh well! See how we tried to stay on the frugal straight and narrow with this week's meals.
The post What’s for Dinner? June 21… Read More
2019-06-19 11:00
We love using our weekends for frugal to-dos. But how do you balance fun and chores? Here's how the Picky Pinchers make the most of our frugal weekends.
The post How to make the most of your… Read More
2019-06-16 16:30
I busied myself with chores, cooking, and more this weekend to live more frugally. See how we spent our weekend in the pursuit of a frugal life.
The post What A Frugal Weekend! June 16 appe… Read More
2019-06-14 16:05
We cut ourselves some slack and got creative where we could this week. See what we ate this week on our quest to slash our grocery bill!
The post What’s for Dinner? June 14 appear… Read More
2019-06-12 11:00
While emotional and physical coping is one thing, it's another to financially cope with hard times. Here are a few ways to cope during a rough patch.
The post Weathering life’s hard mo… Read More
2019-06-09 16:47
We took DIY headshots, cooked scones, played with cats, and lived our best frugal life this weekend. How did you save money this week?
The post What A Frugal Weekend! June 9 appeared first… Read More
2019-06-07 16:36
We got even more great news this week and ate great food along the way. Here's what we ate this week; add your dinner ideas in the comments.
The post What’s for Dinner? June 7 appeared… Read More
2019-06-05 11:00
It's party season, everybody! Learn how to host a party that everyone will love and that won't bust your budget. Share your tips in the comments!
The post Hosting a party on a tight budget a… Read More
2019-06-02 18:05
This weekend we celebrated a birthday and hubbin's job success. See how we spent our two days of freedom. Add your wins in the comments!
The post What A Frugal Weekend! June 2 appeared… Read More
2019-05-31 14:04
Phew! It was a frantic week of travel and sickness at home. In spite of the crazy week, we managed to make frugal eats. See what we ate this week!
The post What’s for Dinner? May 31 ap… Read More
2019-05-29 11:00
When we replace bad habits with good ones, our health, financial well-being, and life get on the right track. Ditch these bad habits to live frugally.
The post Bad habits to ditch and save m… Read More
2019-05-24 11:00
It's back, folks! We're coming back with the What's for Dinner? series after a yearlong hiatus. See what we ate this week—add your ideas in the comments.
The post What’s for Dinn… Read More
2019-05-22 11:00
Chocolate treats are fancy and expensive at the store. You don't need that! Here's how you can make the EASIEST chocolate dessert ever: truffles.
The post Easiest fancy dessert EVER: Homema… Read More
2019-05-19 16:12
It was a frugal week full of DIY beauty, good eats, and Zap's kitty shenanigans. How did you save or spend money this week? Let's chat in the comments!
The post What A Frugal Weekend! May 19… Read More
2019-05-15 11:00
Self-care isn't just a hot fad; it's a frugal way to treat yourself during every season of life. See how I did on my own 30-Day Self-Care Challenge!
The post The 30-Day Self-Care Challenge a… Read More
2019-05-12 14:57
Happy Mother's Day! I hope you're celebrating the strong women in your life in frugal fashion. :) See how we spent the weekend balancing fun and frugality.
The post What A Frugal Weekend! M… Read More
2019-05-08 11:00
Friends are awesome, but regular hangouts can add up quickly in your budget. Here's how to have frugal fun with friends that won't ruin your budget.
The post Hang out with friends without th… Read More
2019-05-05 14:40
See how we spent our weekend in the pursuit of a good, frugal life. Add your recent wins in the comments!
The post What A Frugal Weekend! May 5 appeared first on Picky Pinchers Read More
2019-05-01 11:00
I recently bought an Amazon Echo Dot and I absolutely love it. Here's how I'm using technology to my advantage to save a little sanity—and money.
The post Frugal uses for Amazon Alexa… Read More
2019-04-28 18:11
We baked and organized and cuddled with Zap this weekend. How did you save money on your day off? Let's chat in the comments!
The post What A Frugal Weekend! April 28 appeared first on Picky… Read More
2019-04-24 11:00
What's the most frugal recipe you have? Here's my favorite list of Picky eater friendly recipes that won't bust the budget.
The post The most frugal meals on our menu—with recipes! ap… Read More
2019-04-21 17:57
Phew! We had a crazy week of travel and Easter revelry. See how we tried to save money over the weekend. Add your wins in the comments!
The post What A Frugal Easter Weekend! April 21 appear… Read More
2019-04-17 11:00
The best time to prepare for a disaster is before there's a problem. Follow these tips to frugally prepare for a natural disaster.
The post Frugal Emergency Prep appeared first on Picky Pin… Read More
2019-04-14 18:26
It was a stormy but restful weekend around here. We managed to get a few things done on our quest to save money. How did you save or spend money?
The post What A Frugal Weekend! April 1… Read More
2019-04-10 11:00
Everybody has hard times. If you need to make your food last for survival reasons, or just to save a little more money, use these tips to stay fed.
The post Need to stay fed until payday? Ho… Read More
2019-04-07 19:43
It was a weekend full of frugal activities like baking carrot cake, cleaning, and enjoying homemade limeade. How did you stay frugal this weekend?
The post What A Frugal Weekend! April 7 app… Read More
2019-04-03 11:00
A good morning routine is key. Here are a few ways I make more time in the morning for what matters to me. Let me know your ideas in the comments!
The post Making time for a good morning rou… Read More
2019-03-31 18:05
What a weekend! We tried to keep it frugal as we traveled and house-sat. Check out our frugal nuggets from the week and add yours in the comments!
The post What A Frugal Weekend! March 31 ap… Read More
2019-03-27 11:00
Everybody gets sick. While we can try to avoid sickness, it's an inevitable part of being human. Use these tips to stay frugal as you recover.
The post How to frugally cope with minor illnes… Read More
2019-03-24 15:49
Shoo-ee! It was a frugal week of travel, cooking, and other shenanigans. How did you keep things frugal this weekend? Let's chat in the comments.
The post What A Frugal Weekend! March 24 app… Read More
2019-03-20 11:00
In the spirit of decluttering, I asked Mr. Picky Pincher to dress me for a work week. Let's see if the experiment was a success!
The post My husband dressed me for 4 days—here’s… Read More
2019-03-17 21:11
We stretched our frugal muscles this weekend to DIY yard work, cleaning, and tons of cooking. Share your frugal weekend wins in the comments!
The post What A Frugal Weekend! March 17 appeare… Read More
2019-03-13 11:17
Yeehaw! Picky Pinchers is celebrating three years on the internet, folks. See what I've learned in the three years I've run this blog (and how that affects hobbies of your own!).
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2019-03-10 19:51
It was a rainy and muggy weekend around here. See how we spent our weekend in frugality. Add your wins in the comments!
The post What A Frugal Weekend! March 10 appeared first on Picky Pinch… Read More
2019-03-06 12:00
If you want more money luck, don't look for a pot of gold. Use these strategies to create your own "luck." Add any I missed in the comments!
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2019-03-03 16:48
It was quite a week! I spent the weekend recovering from the stomach flu. See what small frugal things we did; add yours in the comments!
The post What A Frugal Weekend! March 3 appeared fir… Read More
2019-02-27 12:00
Getting ready to travel? Wait! Check out these frugal travel tips first. Share yours in the comments!
The post Traveling for work? Use these tips to travel in frugal style appeared first on… Read More
2019-02-24 20:27
In spite of the crazy week, we managed to do a few frugal things around here before hitting the grindstone once again. Add your frugal wins in the comments!
The post What A Frugal Weekend! F… Read More
2019-02-20 12:00
We can still help other people establish healthy money habits—without getting in their face. Here's how I kindly spread the gospel of frugality.
The post You can’t make other peo… Read More
2019-02-17 17:03
Happy Sunday, y'all! Mr. Picky Pincher spent most of his weekend visiting family, which left me to my Picky devices at home. See how we spent the weekend in pursuit of a more frugal life.&nb&hell…Read More
2019-02-13 12:00
America as a whole loses $193.2 billion in lost earnings every year as a result of mental illness. Here's how I deal with mental illness—frugally.
The post The frugality of depression… Read More
2019-02-10 20:31
We resigned ourselves to easy indoor frugal activities this weekend. How did you spend your two days off? Let's chat in the comments!
The post What A Frugal Weekend! February 10 appeared fir… Read More
2019-02-06 12:00
Valentine's Day doesn't have to ruin your budget. Use these frugal Valentine's Day tips to please your partner, based on the 5 Love Languages.
The post Frugal Valentine’s Day ideas fo… Read More
2019-02-03 13:38
It was rainy and downcast this weekend, but that didn't stop us from having fun and gettin' shiz done. See how we spent our two days off to live frugally.
The post What A Frugal Weekend! Fe… Read More
2019-01-30 12:00
I'm not happy that we spent so much, but I'm glad we track spending. This will help us make better money decisions. Check out what we spent in January!
The post The Picky Pinchers January 20… Read More
2019-01-27 19:47
A frugal weekend, indeed! We had the itch to cook, clean, and organize during our two days of freedom. How did you spend or save money this weekend?
The post What A Frugal Weekend! January 2… Read More
2019-01-23 12:00
Self-employment has come with some big changes and challenges. Here are just a few ways self employment affects your life and finances.
The post Self-employment, frugality, and FIRE appeared… Read More
2019-01-20 21:51
Not only did we manage to cook delicious things, but we also made time to have fun. See how we spent our weekend in the pursuit of a frugal life. Let me know your frugal activities in the co… Read More
2019-01-16 12:00
Safety is so important. But it's not always easy to stay safe and frugal at the same time. Check out these tips for frugal safety!
The post The frugality of safety appeared first on Picky Pi… Read More
2019-01-13 23:29
Not only did we manage to have adventures, but we squeezed in cooking, chores, and writing. Check out how we spent our frugal weekend! How was yours?
The post What A Frugal Weekend! January… Read More
2019-01-09 12:00
We all talk about wanting to find more time in the day. As it turns out, we can keep the same amount of time and maximize the hell out of it to get more bid’ness done.
Here are my favo… Read More
2019-01-06 20:23
Well, it's officially 2019! Forgive me, but this weekend wasn't very interesting on my part! Anyway, here are a few frugal things we did to save money. :)
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2019-01-02 12:00
December was a pretty spendy month at the Picky Palace. Our food costs in particular were really high, which tells me we need to get back on track in 2019.
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2018-12-30 16:47
Happy nearly New Year! It was a frugal, raucous, and exciting week at the Picky Palace. How was your holiday celebration?
The post What A Frugal Week! December 30 appeared first on Picky Pin… Read More
2018-12-26 12:00
Gratitude is the key to happiness. As the New Year approaches, I review the financial and personal celebrations I'm thankful for. Add yours!
The post ‘Tis the season for some gratitude… Read More
2018-12-23 17:22
See how we tried to prep for Christmas for a fun, family-filled holiday. How are you prepping for Christmas? Let's chat in the comments!
The post What A Frugal Weekend! December 23 app… Read More
2018-12-19 12:00
It's not easy being a frugal lady. In fact, women often pay more for personal care items, leading to higher long term costs. Here's how I avoid the Pink Tax.
The post Ladies, let’s tal… Read More
2018-12-16 16:33
Here are a few ways we kept live frugal(ish) on our journey to early retirement. Share how your weekend went in the comments!
The post What A Frugal Weekend! December 16 appeared first on Pi… Read More
2018-12-12 12:00
I admit it! I spent $600 on a poop scooping robot. Learn about why I bit the bullet and whether the Litter Robot has been worth the money.
The post Bang or Bust: A review of Litter Robot ap… Read More
2018-12-09 20:39
Psst, I make money on some of the links in this post at no cost to you. It keeps the lights on around here. Amazon links are affiliate. Mr. Picky Pincher and I spent our weekend quietl… Read More
2018-12-05 12:00
Don’t you just hate getting gifts that you can’t use, or that serve little purpose? I do! That’s why I compiled this list of frugal gifts!
The post Your frugal 2018 holiday… Read More
2018-12-02 15:33
Can you believe it's already the last month of 2018? This weekend we cooked, prepped for Christmas, and relaxed. See how we tried to save a little money this weekend!
The post What A Frugal… Read More
2018-11-28 12:00
I'm shocked and surprised and pleased to tell you that we did well this month! Overall, we stayed on target with our goals in November 2018. Learn how!
The post The Picky Pinchers November 2… Read More
2018-11-25 20:44
We spent Thanksgiving surrounded by family. Much frugal fun was had! How did you celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in frugal style?
The post What A Frugal Weekend! November 25 appeared fir… Read More
2018-11-21 12:00
Psst, I make money on some of the links in this post at no cost to you. It keeps the lights on around here. Amazon links are affiliate. Once upon a time, I was a spunky 21-year-old. I… Read More
2018-11-18 18:29
I was sick this weekend and stayed housebound, but we still managed a few frugal things, like paying off our car!
The post What A Frugal Weekend! November 18 appeared first on Picky Pincher… Read More
2018-11-14 12:00
I decided to apply the hotshot rule to my life and finances. Let's see how I stack up! Add yours in the comments and let me know how you did!
The post Does your life stand up to the “H… Read More
2018-11-07 12:00
Time for another budget report, fam! See how the Picky Pinchers did on our quest to save money and vanquish debt to retire early.
The post The Picky Pincher October 2018 Budget Report appea… Read More
2018-11-04 18:45
It was a fun yet not-so-frugal week for us as we explored all that Denver had to offer! How did you spend your weekend?
The post What A Frugal Weekend in Denver! November 4 appeared first o… Read More
2018-10-31 11:00
Today’s post is a fun one, in honor of National Cat Day, which was on October 29.
What’s the frugal living angle here? Eh, nothing really. I just wanted to chat more about the ca… Read More
2018-10-28 20:34
We had two days full of cooking, organizing, and general frugal revelry. See how we spent our two days off the clock in an effort to live well on less.
The post What A Frugal Weekend! Octobe… Read More
2018-10-24 11:00
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It’s Wednesday. 6 pm. A greasy sheet pan s… Read More
2018-10-21 16:36
Psst, I make money on some of the links in this post at no cost to you. It keeps the lights on around here. Amazon links are affiliate.
Welp. I gotta say, folks, we didn’t do too… Read More
2018-10-17 11:00
Psst, I make money on some of the links in this post at no cost to you. It keeps the lights on around here. Amazon links are affiliate.
I remember it was lunchtime when I heard my phon… Read More
2018-10-14 21:23
Psst, I make money on some of the links in this post at no cost to you. It keeps the lights on around here. Amazon links are affiliate.
Happy Monday-eve, everyone! This weekend was bot… Read More
2018-10-10 11:00
Psst, I make money on some of the links in this post at no cost to you. It keeps the lights on around here. Amazon links are affiliate.
I’ve seen the headlines: “man wins $… Read More
2018-10-07 19:33
Psst, I make money on some of the links in this post at no cost to you. It keeps the lights on around here. Amazon links are affiliate.
What a weekend! Hubs and I spent a good deal of… Read More
2018-10-03 11:00
Psst, I make money on some of the links in this post at no cost to you. It keeps the lights on around here. Amazon links are affiliate. It’s time for another budget report, Picky… Read More
2018-09-30 15:38
Psst, I make money on some of the links in this post at no cost to you. It keeps the lights on around here. Amazon links are affiliate.
Happy Monday-eve, Picky fam!
Wow, what a week it… Read More
2018-09-26 11:00
Psst, I make money on some of the links in this post at no cost to you. It keeps the lights on around here. Amazon links are affiliate.
The phrase “life hacks” is everywher… Read More
2018-09-23 20:49
Psst, I make money on some of the links in this post at no cost to you. It keeps the lights on around here. Amazon links are affiliate.
Woohoo! It’s finally fall, y’all! I… Read More
2018-09-21 13:07
I have some huge, wonderful news for you today, Picky Pinchers family!
After three years of hard work, we just made our final student loan payment.
We are FINALLY free of student loan… Read More
2018-09-19 11:00
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Note: I actually did end up canceling our maid s… Read More
2018-09-16 13:43
Psst, I make money on some of the links in this post at no cost to you. It keeps the lights on around here. Amazon links are affiliate.
Bleh, bleh, bleh.
It was yet another rainy weeke… Read More
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