At the start of a new year we all have big goals, and one of those goals should be to finally take control of where your money is going. Whether you are in debt or not we all need a budget. Join in this week as we talk with Rachel Cruze, Daughter of Dave Ramsey and author of Smart Kids Smart Money. You’ll learn easy ways to start budgeting and the …

Everyone always asks me “How do we save money on produce?” Hands down growing it, is probably the your best bet if you want to save the most. This week we are talking with a few experts on starting your own backyard farm. We will talk vegetables, but also raising your chickens and goats! Do you need a lot of land? Our first guest Angela England, au…

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Is it taboo to give someone a thrifted gift for the holidays? I would say a thirfted gift is actually more thoughtful than a store bought gift. Blogger and DIY expert The Nester from TheNester.com joins me to share what to grab and what to avoid in thrift stores and how to find the perfect gift for someone on a limited budget. The post The Frugal H…

Most folks will shop online during the holiday season. A majority of those shoppers are savvy and look for coupon codes and sales, but how many are earning cash back from their purchases. This isn’t a credit card scheme, this is just a simple extra step online before you shop. By taking a few extra seconds you could earn over $100 on your holiday s…

Tune in and learn quick and easy ways to save a bundle on your gift giving this year. Whether you are shopping online or in local stores there are a number of things to do that can easily save you half off top gifts. One big resource is to use the Black Friday deal search on SouthernSavers.com. See what store has the best price on the items you are…

We all have a desire to be a better cook or to save more money. It’s time to put your desires into action and figure out exactly how to start menu planning. Not only will Menu planning push you to try new recipes and grow as a cook, you’ll also save a ton of money!! We started with the basics this week and covered every aspect of menu planning. Whe…

One of the largest expenses folks think of with babies is diapers. Figuring out how to afford 2 to 3 years of diapers is something that can break the bank of any family. Because of this, many are choosing to turn to cloth diapers. This week we talked to an expert on cloth diapering, Erin Odom, author of The Cloth Diaper Convert who shared tips on h…

Many of us look at big box stores and think we are already saving by shopping there and don’t think about additional ways to save. Target stores have so many ways for shoppers to save on top of their weekly sales that you’ll be amazed. If you aren’t already using coupons, mobile coupons, cartwheel offers and price matching, then tune in to learn ho…

Babies are expensive! Odds are that’s not news to you, but guess what? There are lots of ways to cut down on costs. The biggest way is on food. Rather than buying little pouches and containers of food at $1.50 each, try your hand at making your own. This week we talked with two experts in the field of baby food: Catherine founder of Weelicious.com …

Folks seem to think that having a budget or trying to save money means sitting at home and doing nothing. This week we are tackling that myth head on! Learn how to cut cable but still have plenty to watch, or learn to save on movie tickets if you do want to go out. With entertainment, we have to also talk about hospitality and parties. We spoke wit…

Everyone needs a vacation, but for many of us it’s just not in the budget. This week join in as we discuss lots of ways to cut costs, budget and have a great vacation. From travel to lodging, dining to activities, we covered all the aspects of your trip. The post The Frugal House – How to Vacation on a Budget appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.…

When you ponder what room in your house is the most expensive, very few of us would think of the kitchen. Between appliances, gadgets, utensils and more the costs can add up quickly. We need to have the right tools to cook, but do we need to spend a fortune to have the well equipped kitchen? This week we talked with two great Food Bloggers to get t…

Do you want to save a ton on groceries, but the pile of coupons on the counter really isn’t working? Tune in this week and learn about a few different ways to get your coupons organized! Find a solution that works best for your time and personality. We are covering tips that take 5 minutes to methods that take more than an hour… it’s up to you. I a…

Everyday new reports come out about toxins in our food and cleaners. The fad to become “green” has turned into a large movement in the marketplace to return to simple ingredients and organic techniques. The problem becomes affording all these “green” and “simply made” products. The more basic an item is made, it seems the more they will charge for …

If video killed the radio star, what will mobile do to the printable coupon? There are big trends picking up in the coupon industry pushing more and more to digital and mobile offers. This week we are talking to industry experts and digital coupon industry leaders about the growing trend of digital saving. Whether it’s an app for your phone or offe…

Keeping the kids happy and entertained all summer is not just a want, it’s a need! As a mama, I’ll go crazy if we are stuck inside all day everyday. This week join in as we discuss great free and cheap summer activities and then tackle the big cost of summer camp. There are many ways to save, from small discounts to larger tax breaks, make sure tha…

Imagine never again paying for toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant and more. You can get almost everything in the drugstores completely free if you know the tricks of the trade. Learn the art of “drugstoring” and grabbing deals on everything from diapers to mascara. A small warning for anyone new – it’s addictive! We’ll have you stocked on free pe…

We’ve all seen the negative view of couponing from other shoppers or the media. Today we are taking a look at what real couponing looks like for the true “average couponer”. Learn the basics of strategic shopping, and tips from numerous shoppers on how they save between 40% and 60% off grocery and household needs. Don’t let a bad stereotype and exc…