Archive for the 'Saving Money' Category

Saving money on a variety of colognes

I have just discovered an excellent way to completely eliminate your cologne or perfume expense while smelling new and fresh every day.  I recently received a Maxim (men’s magazine) in the mail.  I don’t remember exactly why, but I know it was free.  I vaguely remember buying something online a while ago and ticking a […]

Hitch-hiking to save gas

The best way to cut down on your gas bill is to try hitch-hiking your way around.  Think about it.  Anytime you go ANYWHERE, don’t you usually see other cars on the road?  Why can’t you just be a passenger in the car in front of you rather than following it in your own car?
Put […]

The Cheapest Diet Possible: Anorexia

Can you even go a day without hearing or seeing some advertisement for the newest weight loss solution? A bottle of diet pills, only $59.99! Or maybe a month’s supply of food - $319.99! How about that new ab machine you saw on the infomercial? Three easy payments of only $29.99! […]

Why pay for envelopes?

Why would you go to the store and pay butt-loads of money for envelopes when they are giving away perfectly good envelopes at ATMs around the country?!
These envelopes may have some markings or holes in them, but that is nothing that a little bit of white-out and a sharpie can’t fix!
The only problem is that […]

Start a Condiment Jar

Save money on unnecessary purchases such as ketchup, mustard, relish, mayo, soy sauce, salt, pepper, bbq sauce, etc. If you haven’t noticed, these items are offered for free at many restaurants and food places throughout the country.
If you go out to eat somewhere, grab some extra packets of condiments. When you get home, […]

Being a Cheapskate

It truly is a way of life.  There are some people that blow their money foolishly, others that spend their money wisely, even fewer hang on to every last cent.  Then there is me, the Irish Cheapskate.  I go beyond frugal.  You will laugh, you will cry, and you might just save a buck or […]