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Frugal

Make Meals That Cost Pennies

January 14, 2009

Meal planning can be the most expensive part of a monthly budget. The truth is that you can save money on the food bill and still enjoy a tasty meal the entire family will enjoy. Potatoes are relatively cheap and you can make your own French fries, mashed potatoes, baked potatoes and Girl Scout potatoes [...]

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Christmas Candy Gifts – Save Money and Make Your Own

December 11, 2008

What do you get your friend or family member who has everything? You hear a lot of talk these days about people trying to cut down on the amount of clutter or “stuff’ in their lives. But how does that fit into Christmas gift-giving? I love the idea of giving consumable gifts for Christmas. You [...]

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Christmas Food Gift Baskets – 3 Ideas to Make Your Own

December 8, 2008

Christmas food gifts are good ideas for a couple of different reasons. They’re easily customizable; simply take care to include foods the intended recipient likes. They’re also affordable; the most valuable ingredient is your preparation time. Almost anyone on your Christmas list could benefit from a Christmas food gift basket. The question becomes, then, what [...]

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Frugal Christmas Wrap: Making Your Own

November 28, 2008

Do you love to present your friends and family with beautifully-wrapped gifts at Christmas? For me, half of the fun of gift-giving is finding inexpensive, but stylish, ways to wrap my gifts. In fact, I sometimes spend more time agonizing over my gift-wrapping choices than I do my shopping expeditions. Making your own gift wrap [...]

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Frugal Family Gifts: It Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive

November 26, 2008

Family gifts are some of the most difficult to select. You know your neighbor at the office will be touched that you chose to get them anything at all. The same is probably true for your child’s teacher. But family members can be an entirely different ball of wax. There are a lot of emotional [...]

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Decorating for Fall on a Budget

September 11, 2008

Fall home décor is my absolute favorite. I love the colors that go with fall; I love the motifs that are associated with fall. My house could be decked out for fall all year long, and I’d still love it. When decorating your house for fall, though, it’s easy to get carried away and lose [...]

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Getting Used to the Frugal Life

August 4, 2008

Making the adjustment to living the frugal life can be hard when you’re first starting out. After years of spending frivolously, learning to make frugal choices can be downright painful at times. There will be days when you just want to throw in the towel and go back to spending your money as you please. [...]

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How to Save on Diapers

July 27, 2008

Expecting parents are often advised to prepare themselves for major expenses when their new baby arrives. No matter how much you plan, however, nothing can prepare you for the sticker shock you will experience once you start clothing, feeding and diapering your little bundle of joy. Fortunately, the love and affection you’ll feel for your [...]

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Frugal Wedding Ideas

July 10, 2008

Getting married is one of the most exciting experiences anyone will ever enjoy. Beginning a new life together surrounded by family and friends is sure to strike a romantic chord in even the most pragmatic individuals. This is truly a day to cherish! Planning a wedding, however, can often be a very different experience. Unless [...]

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Budget-Friendly Vacation Ideas

July 3, 2008

After spending the entire year toiling away at your job, you probably need a break from the grind of day-to-day life. However, the rising costs of just about everything may put an expensive holiday out of your family’s reach. How can you get away from it all without breaking the bank? The key to enjoying [...]

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