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Frugal Friday

Frugal Friday: Learning to Save in a New Part of the Country

July 22, 2010

Relocations are happening all around us, especially in the height of summer. Moving itself can be expensive. There’s the transportation, the boxes, the deposits, not to mention setting up shop in a new home. Often brooms and trash cans don’t make the trip.
But, what about learning the ropes in a new area? That can be [...]

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Frugal Friday: Stay Home

July 15, 2010

One of the easiest ways that we save money in our family is to stay home. Now, before you roll your eyes and whine, “Boooooring…,” hear me out.

Recreational shopping costs money.
Restaurant meals cost money.
Fuel for transportation costs money.
A night at the movies costs money.

‘Nuf said?
I’m not saying that you should never going anyplace. But, if [...]

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Frugal Friday: Saving for the Big Kahuna

July 8, 2010

One of the biggest changes in our spending habits over the past four years has been to save money for the thing that we want to buy. This shouldn’t seem revolutionary, but it is. Patience is a virtue — and hard to come by –  in this fast-paced, stuff-oriented, modern society.
And saving up for a [...]

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Frugal Friday: Save Money During Summer

July 1, 2010

Are you ready for the big weekend? My guess is that the next couple days will be pretty full of barbecues, swim parties, and a few fireworks. Personally, I’m hoping for some yummy cupcakes. I’m on this cupcake kick these days and am starting to try my hand at making them deliciously decadent — and [...]

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Frugal Friday: How to Live Without Credit Cards

June 24, 2010

Once upon a time I thought it was impossible to live without credit cards. Even if I had the funds “to pay it off every month,” it was the convenience I couldn’t live without.
Or so I thought.
Our month went like this: spend, spend, spend. Get the bill. Pay it with our monthly income, wiping out [...]

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Frugal Friday: Head for the Hills — or the Nearest Grandparents’ House

June 17, 2010

We’re heading to horse country this weekend, also known as The Grandparents’ House. When FishChick heard where we were going, she said, “Oh, good, I get to feed Gwampa’s horses.” Yes, indeed. The girl spends all day every day out in the stable with King and Kino — and Gwampa, of course. He loves it. [...]

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Frugal Friday: Fun Father’s Day Gifts

June 10, 2010

Father’s Day is a little over a week away. Have you planned a special surprise yet?
I’ve got three special men to shop for: FishPapa, my dad, and my father-in-law. And while I’d love to buy the new guitar, the new computer, or the new horse, those items aren’t in my budget.
Let’s face it. Guys are [...]

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Frugal Friday: Sell Something

June 3, 2010

Over the years when our budget has been tight, we’ve tried to be creative at spending less and earning more.
One way to make more is to sell stuff.
Oh my! How much “stupid tax” have I paid in selling expensive stuff that I shouldn’t have bought in the first place? Usually, I rarely get that money [...]

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