Frugal tip #2 This tip might be odd or maybe many people do this, I have done this for years. Make your own personal hygiene products last longer. I buy my eye shadow at the dollar tree and use it for both blush and eye shadow. Making your foundation last longer, I cut the end off the tube and it last an extra week I would have to buy it every 7 weeks but I get to stretch it to 8 weeks.

blush and eye shadow

foundation

The results

New year, and new ways to save.

Our family lives in San Diego, California we have a family of 6 and live off of one income. We get to have the privilege of being creative and smart with our budget.I thought I would start the new year out to share one of my thrifty ways. Cooking panda express at home, most people enjoy eating out and this is true for us, but the cost of 6 meals even with fast food can quickly add up two adult meals at $7.00 and 4 kids meals at $5.00 equals out to be $34.00 for one meal! With a little extra time (not too much extra time if you add in the getting 6 people out the door dressed and wearing shoes and fighting over who gets what seat in the van) and some work I can make the same food at home for a total of $11.00. Everyone enjoyed this New Years Day lunch.