Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: March 20, 2010
One of the things that I really like about my new apartment is that it has a dishwasher. A real working dishwasher! It’s been a few years since I’ve had one, and it’s pretty nice to just turn the dial and let it do its thing. There’s no more letting dishes sit in the sink [...]
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: March 6, 2010
No, I’m not going gluten-free, but I know a few people who are, so in honor of them (I am inspired by their efforts and self-control), here are a few budget-minded links from Wisebread:
Budget Friendly, Gluten-Free Grocery Staples
Homemade Gluten-Free Noodles
Homemade Gluten-Free Bread
Gluten-Free Desserts
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: February 12, 2010
I’m moving to a new apartment this weekend, so I apologize in advance for the lack of posts around here and in the near future. I decided to hire a local moving company, which was a hard decision because it goes against my frugal ways. But I think it will be really nice to have other [...]
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: February 1, 2010
Check out 15 Uses for Incredibly Inexpensive White Vinegar.
Some of these sound a little suspect – like vinegar on a sunburn? – but it’s worth reading.
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: January 24, 2010
Today I started reading “Cheap (The High Cost of Discount Culture)” by Ellen Ruppel Shell. I’ve had this on reserve from the library for a long time, and it finally came in (along with 3 other books I’ve had reserved for a long time – why do they always come at the same time?)
I’m not [...]
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: January 24, 2010
There are moments in life when I really feel like an adult:
Paying bills
Grocery shopping, which I kind of enjoy
Setting up my own doctor and dentist appointments
Doing taxes (it took me hours and hours and hours the first time)
Donating blood
Making the decision to turn off the TV at an appropriate time and go to bed (this [...]
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: January 3, 2010
Happy 2010!
It’s this time of year that we are always inundated with commercials and ads for exercise equipment and weight loss programs. While investing in one’s health is always good, sometimes those investments don’t quite pan out. The New Year’s resolution fades away after a few weeks, and the brand new exercise equipment begins to [...]
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: December 17, 2009
Check out this post from Get Rich Slowly: How I Cut my Comcast Cable Bill by 33% (Without Losing Any Service)
I’m not one for negotiating with customer service reps, but every 6 months I call Comcast and ask for a reduction in my bill.
I have Internet through Comcast, and because it makes my Internet bill cheaper, [...]
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: December 10, 2009
First, I apologize again for neglecting Cute Cheap Stuff. My time has been consumed lately by a job search, and I’m happy to announce that the search is over! Hooray!
So now I’m back in blogging mode. Let’s go!
With all the holiday parties you might be attending or hosting, here’s a cheap way to clean up [...]
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: November 29, 2009
Here’s a handy article from Wisebread about ways to reuse old pantyhose. I never would have thought to use pantyhose for gift wrap storage or fishing or photo effects. Who knew?
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: November 10, 2009
(Photo credit: Flickr member cordery licensed for use under Creative Commons)
I don’t buy meat that often, but I’ve been thinking more about it lately. I found out that I have low iron (which was surprising because I’ve had high enough iron to donate blood for the past couple years). Now I’m taking an iron supplement, [...]
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: October 30, 2009
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I recently came across this article about 28 ways to save cash by getting your home ready for winter. Most of the tips don’t apply to me since I’m an apartment dweller, but it did get me thinking about personal preferences when it comes to [...]
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: October 20, 2009
One of the reasons that I promote being careful with money (call it frugality, if you will) is that I believe money is a gift. It’s something that we are given and it’s something that we are to give to others. My spiritual beliefs certainly have an influence on this, but you don’t need to [...]
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: October 16, 2009
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Wisebread published an article today called “7 Cheap and Natural Ways to Fight the Cold and Flu.”
Call me a skeptic, but whenever I hear people talk about natural remedies, I tend to lose interest very quickly. I’ll admit I am kind of curious whether these things [...]
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: October 7, 2009
A few weeks ago, I bought an apple corer/cutter for $4. It looks something like this:
I’d never used one, but I was at a friend’s house and noticed that this person ate a lot of apples and used one of those cutters. I have never been much of an apple fan. I don’t dislike them, [...]
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: September 25, 2009
Here’s a good post from Wise Bread about how to save money when shopping green:
How to Save Green When You Shop Green
And because I can’t help myself:
And that makes me think of this:
Everything in life really does goes back to “Arrested Development.”
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: July 13, 2009
Lately I have been spending a lot of money on take-out food. I just haven’t felt like cooking, and what happens when you don’t have prepared meals at home? You get lazy and you go out to eat instead. Unfortunately that becomes expensive and often not healthy. It isn’t cheap or cute.
Today I decided that [...]
Posted by: cutecheapstuff on: May 27, 2009
My aim with this blog is more than just showcasing (sometimes cute) deals – I also want to talk about frugality and what it looks for each of us to manage money, especially as (relatively) young people. We have differing needs and wants, but one thing we all buy is food. Organic food has become more and more [...]
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