Tag Archives: barter

Not Every Problem Needs A Store Bought Solution

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Jennifer Derrick

The retail sector and the media love to sell us “stuff” to solve our every problem. They even try to manufacture “problems” just so they can sell us stuff. (I tend to think the no-touch hand wash system falls into … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal, Relationships, Saving Money, Shopping | Tagged barter, borrow, diy, do without, Do-It-Yourself, fix it, rent, repurpose, substitute | 3 Comments

Master Bartering: Strange Ways to Save Money

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Jennifer Derrick

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a piece about how to master haggling to save money. This week I’m giving tips on how to barter successfully. Like haggling, bartering isn’t often done in the U.S. I think part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal, Personal Finance, Saving Money | Tagged barter, barter skills, barter trade, barter value, bartering, how to barter, save money | 3 Comments

Saving Money When You Live in the Middle of Nowhere

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Jennifer Derrick

If you live in the middle of nowhere like I do, you may find that being a money saving guru is difficult at times. We don’t have easy access to a lot of grocery stores or big box stores like … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal, Personal Finance, Saving Money, Shopping | Tagged barter, diy, do without, middle of nowhere, plan ahead, repurpose, reuse, rural, rural America, save money, Saving Money, shop online, swap | 7 Comments

Seventeen Things to Do When You’re Out of Work

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Ann Hartter

The people around me are struggling with cut hours and layoffs, and cutting back on finances is only part of the effect. My friends are suddenly finding themselves with less to do. More time with the kids is good, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal, Personal Finance, Work | Tagged bake, barter, craft, exercise, golf, job hunt, move, occupy time, out of work, politics, read, sew, spring clean, volunteer, write | 15 Comments

Back away from the Ramen! Eat better without breaking the budget

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Jennifer Touchette

When I was in college, I was content to open my kitchen cupboard and find it full of Ramen. Every flavor – except shrimp (yuck) – was represented after a trip to the grocery store. Not only did I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Food / Groceries, Frugal, Personal Finance, Saving Money, Shopping | Tagged barter, bulk food, crock pot, farmers' market, food bins, food shopping, ramen, Saving Money | 3 Comments