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Entries from September 2008

Prescription Eyeglasses – My Experience Buying Online and Then Returning Them

September 29th, 2008 · 3 Comments

photo credit: Starck Ting
I’ve read in the past how you can save so much money by purchasing eyeglasses online. So after a recent eye exam where I found out I would have to start wearing prescription eyeglasses, I decided to try buying them online to save money.
Now I have never worn [...]

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Weekend Roundup – New Member Edition

September 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I would like to warmly welcome The Frugal Duchess to the Frugal Blog Network. I’ve been reading Sharon’s blog for a while now and have enjoyed her articles on saving money and frugality. This week she had a very timely piece entitled “What Happens to Your Money When the Bank Goes Under?” [...]

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Tags: Frugal Blog Network · General Finance

Fall Garage Sales – Time to Cash in

September 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Fall garage sales are great whether you are looking to score a few bargains or to earn a little cash. You can find new homes for the clutter in your home. You can sell your unwanted items to start gathering money for your holiday shopping. And, you can even start that shopping. [...]

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How to Organize Your Pantry Stockpile

September 22nd, 2008 · 4 Comments

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a huge advocate of stocking up on your favorite grocery items while they’re on sale. I’ve been known to buy crazy quantities of paper goods, canned or jar goods, and even meat, if I have enough room in my freezer to hold it. A good sale [...]

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Tags: Cooking At Home

Weekend Roundup – Nice Weather Edition

September 21st, 2008 · No Comments

The weather here in Florida has been quite nice lately, so we are trying to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. It sure beats sitting around and watching the news, as depressing as it has been with the financial mess going on. Here are some interesting articles that I liked from the [...]

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Tags: General Finance

Building a Frugal Fall Wardrobe

September 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Putting together a fall wardrobe economically is easier than just about any other type of wardrobe. The season’s short duration, combined with its varied weather, make it a cinch to pull a fashionable fall wardrobe out of a few inexpensive purchases and the current inhabitants of your closet. Just follow these easy steps:
Pair [...]

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Finding a Reliable Car Mechanic

September 18th, 2008 · 2 Comments

If you are like us and drive your car until the wheels fall off, then you know how important it is to have a reliable car mechanic. Just thinking about a visit to the mechanic is enough to strike fear into the heart of any car owner. You may think you’re taking your [...]

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Tags: General Finance