From the monthly archives:

May 2007

Meal Planning Around Grocery Sales – 15 Ways To Use Those Jars of Pasta Sauce

May 19, 2007

In my area there are several grocery stores which feature weekly sales, specifically those “buy one get one free” sales. In watching these sale ads week after week, I have come to notice certain trends in the sale items – they usually repeat the same items after a certain period of time. [...]

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Taking Inventory of Our Wallets – Who Would We Need To Contact If They Were Lost Or Stolen?

May 18, 2007

A few weekends ago I was trying to access my bank’s services online but their website was down. I was able to utilize the 24-hour system over the phone, but I had to enter my account number and a personal access code. The situation made me consider what I would do if I [...]

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How I Save Money on My Favorite Hobby – Frugal Scrapbooking Supplies

May 16, 2007

Let’s face it. Hobbies are great fun and sometimes can be expensive. I admit that I am an avid scrapbooking fan. I’ve been interested in scrapbooking for the last 10 years and it started when the first baby came along – I needed to have a pretty album to put all those [...]

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Carnival of Personal Finance – The 100th Edition!

May 15, 2007

Yesterday was the 100th edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance and was hosted at My Open Wallet. There were many good entries and here are my top picks:
Money, Matter and More Musings wrote a wonderful article about the importance of communication: Husband, Does Your Wife Know How To Invest? Wife, Does [...]

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Lessons Learned Growing Up On The Farm – The Art of Price Haggling

May 14, 2007

I’ve written previously how we enjoy garage sales and hunting for bargains. A crucial part of getting deals is knowing how to haggle. It is a skill worth honing because in essence many financial transactions require some type of negotiation. Over the years, we’ve haggled prices on cars, homes, and medical bills [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day Edition!

May 13, 2007

In honor of Mother’s Day I thought I would highlight some posts from bloggers who have recently written about the topic:
Money Smart Life tells Why Your Mom is the Engine of Growth in the Global Economy.
Grad Money Matters describes the 5 Gifts for Mom That Won’t Ever Go Out of Fashion.
ProBargain Hunter [...]

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Creating A Bath And Body Gift Set With The Help Of Target’s Dollar Spot

May 11, 2007

Lately in browsing the Target Dollar spot I’ve seen quite a few nice items in the bath and body category. I thought it would be fun to put together an inexpensive gift set, and I went shopping to see what combinations I could come up with.
First, I chose a silver container, just the [...]

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Energy Savings Alert – Unplug That Phone Charger When You Are Done Using It

May 10, 2007

Apparently, a lot of people are leaving their cell phone chargers plugged into a live socket, even after fully charging their cell phone. Today Nokia has announced a new line of mobile phones that give energy savings alerts to users, reminding them to unplug the charger when the battery is full. From Nokia’s [...]

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The 5 Smart Things To Do When You Purchase An Item With A Warranty

May 9, 2007

We’ve all seen those little warranty cards that come with the products we’ve purchased. Sometimes it can seem like a real bother to fill out the card, but if you fail to register your product correctly, it can come back to haunt you later. Here are the top 5 things you should do [...]

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Personal Finance Roundup For May 8, 2007

May 8, 2007

Some articles of interest from around the personal finance blogosphere:
MyMint discusses The Four Terrible Money Mistakes We Make With Our Kids.
Free Money Finance reminds of the importance of safeguarding your credit card information at Identity Theft/Stolen Credit Card in the Middle of an Airport.
The Sun’s Financial Diary lists What I Consider When Selecting [...]

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