Archive for the ‘Frugal Tips’ Category
Monday, May 25th, 2009
If you have not checked into joining a food co-op yet, now would be a good time. Your grocery budget may just get the boost it needs at your local cooperative.
A cooperative is a business that is owned and controlled by the members of the cooperative. As a member, you ...
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Friday, May 22nd, 2009
Unless you absolutely need a gym membership for body-building, this is one area in which some serious savings could apply. You may believe it is a necessary expense because you need an exercise program mapped out for you, complete with equipment, and you won't be able to get that elsewhere. ...
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
You can find all sorts of big ways to cut back and save money, but some of my favorite ways to save are the little things we do, because they are often the old fashioned, tried-and-true methods that our mothers and grandmothers used in their kitchens. Here are just a ...
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Friday, May 15th, 2009
Whether you call it a Dollar Store, Dollar General Store, or a Family Dollar Store, these reduced-price stores are popping up all over the place, in large cities and small towns alike. We have an abundance right here so I'm lucky to be able to shop around even when it ...
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
Okay, Mom, I know your day is jam-packed with work, errands, cooking, cleaning, chauffeuring, and all those things you've got to get done before it's lights-out tonight. But, today is Earth Day and your kids are going to need a bit of your time and a lot of your input.
There ...
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Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
If you have been cutting back on every single item on your budget, but still the balance on your credit cards doesn't seem to be dropping, it may be time to do more. It may be time to consolidate your debt.
This is a hard step for many families to take ...
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Saturday, April 18th, 2009
That little furry friend of yours is a wonderful companion that not only gives you love unconditionally, but calms your nerves, too. Many studies show that stroking your cat or dog actually lowers blood pressure.
However, that sweet little snookums that shares your life is costing you money. And, when you ...
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Saturday, April 11th, 2009
Thrift stores have a season? You bet they do! In fact, they have several "seasons" each year. The trick is to find the right season for your family's needs.
Most folks hibernate a bit in the winter and really don't get into an organizing and cleaning mood until spring. Even in ...
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Thursday, April 9th, 2009
I've been following a few methods for re-energizing myself during those sleepy afternoons I experience more and more often lately. Simple methods, really, but I've found that when I started thinking about the days in which I don't take a few minutes to rejuvenate, I fall off the "frugal wagon."
For ...
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Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
You no doubt have some kind of family budget. You have an idea of your income and expenses, and hopefully are trying to save a bit each month, too. However, if your situation has changed in the last few months, have you updated your budget to reflect your family's needs?
A ...
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