From the monthly archives:

August 2008

Cash in With End of Summer Bargains

August 31, 2008

Now that the kids are back in school, you may find yourself with a little more time on your hands. Don’t worry about how you’re going to fill that time, though. You’ll need some of it to take advantage of the plethora of summer bargains to be had. Grab your shopping list [...]

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Weekend Roundup – Sick Edition

August 30, 2008

It’s been a difficult week here in the Not Made of Money household. All four children have been sick. Thankfully everyone looks to be on the mend now, but what a week it was! Our Target pharmacist knows us all by name now. On to the reading for the week. [...]

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Five Repairs That Should Be Done by a Professional

August 30, 2008

I wrote yesterday about five home improvements you can do yourself. However, there are certain home repair projects we won’t tackle because of our lack of experience:
Complicated appliance repairs – Some parts of appliances are easy to repair. Replacing a broken drawer or a blown light bulb can and should be handled [...]

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Five Home Improvements or Repairs You Can Do Yourself

August 29, 2008

One of the best things about owning your home is being able to take on home improvement and repair projects yourself. Although some projects really do require the help of a trained professional, there are some that you can confidently tackle on your own regardless of your level of expertise. Why not try [...]

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Three Things to Ask Before You Hire a Pest Control Company for Your Home

August 25, 2008

Imagine that you are cleaning your kitchen counters one day and you notice one lowly ant making his way across your counter. You probably wipe him away and don’t think much more of it. But the next day, you see two or three of his little friends. You wipe those away and [...]

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Weekend Roundup – Drying Out Edition

August 23, 2008

Thankfully, we survived tropical storm Fay. We received over 15 inches of rain in a 2-day period. The weather was really nasty, lots of wind and rain, but our neighborhood did not flood. Today the sun is out and the heat actually feels wonderful compared to the dismal gloom we experienced this [...]

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Looking to Buy a Computer? Buying What You Need Rather Than What You Want

August 22, 2008

Buying a new computer is a major purchase that requires a lot of research. Unfortunately, a visit to your local computer store may not leave you feeling much more informed than you were when you started your research. Sales people often encourage you to buy the most expensive computer possible without really determining [...]

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Stretch Your Grocery Dollars at the Farmer’s Market

August 21, 2008

Farmer’s markets present a great opportunity to get quality produce for your family’s meals at a bargain price. But there’s much more to be found at the farmer’s market besides a great deal. While shopping at a farmer’s market you can be sure to find quality varieties of your favorite fruits and vegetables [...]

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Four Financial Moves to Prepare for a Recession

August 20, 2008

All of the talk about whether or not our nation is in the throes of a recession can be pretty scary. If we are in the middle of an economical recession, are you prepared to deal with it? Although nothing will guarantee your financial security during these uncertain times, there are a few [...]

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Weekend Roundup – Tropical Storm edition

August 16, 2008

The last few days we’ve gotten a lot of rain here in Central Florida and according to the local weather forecast, it looks like we will be getting a lot more rain soon. We’re spending the weekend getting our hurricane supplies in order just in case we need them. We’re keeping our fingers [...]

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