Category: Entertainment

Is There a Frugal Way to Gamble?

I think that’s a pretty interesting question: “Is there a frugal way to gamble?”  That’s the kind of question you want to hear from your children when you explain the frugal lifestyle to them and then the conversation shifts to gambling.  Okay, that happened to me.  And I could never be more proud of my

How to Save Money on Movies

If you’re like me you probably watch a LOT of movies. I know I love a good western or mystery. But buying movie tickets, even at a discounted price, is expensive. There are, in fact, alternatives to watching movies at the theater. I do enjoy taking my family to the theater once in a while,

Frugal Travel: One Little Known Way to Save on Hotels

I want to say that I am not in any way associated with the La Quinta hotel chain. I am just going to use them as an example. I have stayed at many different hotels during my life and I do like La Quinta but I also like Towneplace Suites and other good mid-level hotel

How to Watch New Movies for Free or Less

Everyone loves a good movie and good movies are even better when they are free or at least discounted. There are a multitude of ways to find great deals on movie tickets but here are a few that I like. You may find some other ways to save money on movie tickets. Look for Free

How to Eat at a Nice Restaurant for about Half-price Anytime

That sounds pretty good, does it not? Let’s go eat at our favorite expensive restaurant for half-price. Who wouldn’t want to do that? Okay, there is a catch. You cannot do this at every restaurant. And, frankly, after a certain price point you won’t be able to do it at all. But here’s one simple

Frugal Entertainment: How to Keep Yourself (and Your Family) Entertained

Keeping yourself and your family entertained seems like an expensive proposition. Amusement parks, video game arcades, and even home entertainment like DVDs are all getting pricier. Thanks to the frugal living movement, you can find ideas for frugal entertainment all over the Internet and keep yourself and your family entertained without going into bankruptcy. Living frugal doesn’t