April 2009

Booklists · Saving Money

During financially turbulent times, managing your money, spending it wisely, and saving a buck here and there are more important than ever. Here are some resources in the Library's collection to help you do just that!

Budget Living

cover of America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money by Steve Economides

America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money: Your Guide to Living Better, Spending Less and Cashing In on Your Dreams

Steve Economides

365 Ways to Live Cheap: Your Everyday Guide to Saving Money

Trent Hamm

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Out of Debt

Ken Clark

The Everything Personal Finance in Your 20s & 30s Book: Erase Your Debt, Personalize Your Budget, and Plan Now to Secure Your Future

Debby Fowles

The Difference: How Anyone Can Prosper in Even the Toughest Times

Jean Sherman Chatzky

The Wall Street Journal: Guide to Starting Your Financial Life

Karen Blumenthal

Cover of Living Well in a Down Economy for Dummies

Living Well in a Down Economy for Dummies

Tracy Barr

Fight for Your Money: How to Stop Getting Ripped Off and Save a Fortune

David Bach

The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches: A Practical (and Fun) Guide to Enjoying Life More by Spending Less

Jeff Yeager

How to Be the Family CFO: Four Simple Steps to Put Your Financial House in Order

Kim Snider

Unplugged Play: No Batteries, No Plugs, Pure Fun

Bobbi Conner

Home Improvement

Cover of Cut Your Energy Bills Now: 150 Smart Ways to Save Money & Make Your Home More Comfortable & Green

Cut Your Energy Bills Now: 150 Smart Ways to Save Money & Make Your Home More Comfortable & Green

Bruce Harley

Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement: A Step-by-Step Guide

Julian Cassell

Save Energy Save Money: 201 Do-It-Yourself Projects, Tips, and Ideas

the editors of Family Handyman magazine

The Homeowner's Handbook to Energy Efficiency: A Guide to Big and Small Improvements

John Krigger

Budget Gardening

The Gourmet Garden

Virginia Hayes

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegetable Gardening

Daria Price Bowman

Grow Vegetables

Alan Buckingham

Travel

cover of The Great American Staycation by Matt Wixon

The Great American Staycation: How to Make a Vacation at Home Fun for the Whole Family (and Your Wallet!)

Matt Wixon

Particular Places: A Traveler's Guide to Ohio's Best Road Trips

Tough Times, Great Travels: The Travel Detective's Guide to Hidden Deals, Unadvertised Bargains, and Great Experiences

Peter Greenberg

Day Trips from Cincinnati

Budget Cooking

cover of $3 Meals: Feed Your Family Delicious, Healthy Meals for Less Than the Cost of a Gallon of Milk by Ellen Brown

$3 Meals: Feed Your Family Delicious, Healthy Meals for Less Than the Cost of a Gallon of Milk

Ellen Brown

Cheap, Fast, Good!: A Cookbook

Beverly Mills

Extraordinary Meals from Ordinary Ingredients: 919 Fabulously Fast and Frugal Recipes, Each with a Secret Ingredient!

The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook: Budget-Friendly Meals Your Whole Family Will Love

Devin Alexander

The 99 [Cent] Only Stores Cookbook: Gourmet Recipes at Discount Prices

Christiane Jory

Money Saving Meals

Sandra Dee

Teens

cover of 1000 Best Smart Money Secrets for Students by Debby Fowles

1000 Best Smart Money Secrets for Students

Debby Fowles

Sew Teen: Make Your Own Cool Clothes

Sheila Zent

The Crafty Diva's D.I.Y. stylebook: A Grrrl's Guide to Cool Creations You Can Make, Show Off, and Share

Kathy Kano-Murillo

Fun & Games: Things to Make and Do

Jennifer Traig

I Wanna Make My Own Clothes

Clea Hantman

I Wanna Re-Do My Room

Clea Hantman

Budget Weddings

cover of Do It for Le$$ Weddings: How to Create Your Dream Wedding Without Breaking the Ban by Denise Vivaldo

Do It for Le$$ Weddings: How to Create Your Dream Wedding Without Breaking the Bank

Denise Vivaldo

DVDs

Stay Rich Forever & Ever

Refresh, Remix, Restyle: New Life for Old Stuff

Dare to Repair: A Do-it-Herself Guide to Home Improvement

Ask This Old House: the Complete First Season

Need more suggestions? Contact your local library and a reference librarian will be happy to assist you.