From the monthly archives:

October 2008

Five Frugal Sandwich Ideas

October 18, 2008

Sandwiches make up a strong part of many frugal diets. When weather is warm, sandwiches are an easy way to make dinner without firing up the stove. When colder weather strikes, a sturdy sandwich is a wonderful comfort during lunches. Who wants to leave work to brave the brisk cold of winter? [...]

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Weekend Roundup – The Decluttering Edition

October 13, 2008

I spent a lot of time this weekend decluttering. I went through the kids’ closets and weeded out stuff that didn’t fit, was worn out, etc. There is still a lot of work to be done but I can see that I made progress. I’ve decided to implement “The Fly Lady” system [...]

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How To Dress Well For Less – Frugal Clothing 101

October 11, 2008

When discussing frugal clothing, most people think about how to purchase clothing affordably. Of course, we could talk about shopping at thrift stores, garage sales, or eBay. However, another aspect of frugal clothing is that clothing that is cared for lasts longer. It’s always cheaper to keep something nice and get more use out of [...]

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Frugal Birthday Gifts

October 10, 2008

photo credit: miszpinay
Birthdays are special occasions. Everybody likes to receive gifts to celebrate the day of their birth. If you have a big family, purchasing birthday gifts could prove an expensive labor of love. There is good news, though. You can express your feelings for someone without spending a lot of money.
When shopping for [...]

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Set Aside a Spend Free Day

October 9, 2008

Having a Spend Free day is one way to rejuvenate your efforts toward getting your finances under control. You need to remind yourself that it is possible to have a great day without spending any money. Get creative; do a little homework. You’ll be thrilled to find that you can declare any [...]

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Weekend Roundup – Fall Cooking Edition

October 5, 2008

On my weekly grocery trip to Target this past week I noticed a display in the front of the store with all kinds of fall treats – apple cider, pumpkin bread, gingersnap cookies, etc. This inspired me to do some baking this weekend so yesterday I pulled out some recipes and got started. [...]

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Frugal Entertaining – Planning for the Holidays

October 3, 2008

I know it seems ridiculous to be planning for the holidays this early, but the key to sticking to a budget for the holiday season is being prepared. Planning ahead allows you time to shop around for anything you need rather than having to rush out and buy something at the last minute. [...]

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Home Organizing On a Budget

October 1, 2008

An organized home is a beautiful sight. Nothing is as reassuring as the ability to find anything in your house within a few moments because everything has its own place. It’s just much easier to relax in a well-organized home.
Of course, the first step to getting organized is to get rid of any unnecessary [...]

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