From the monthly archives:

August 2009

Stocking Up Vs. Hoarding – Can You Find a Balance?

August 17, 2009

Do you ever wonder if you’re buying too many things on sale? I love to take advantage of sales by stocking up on items I will use later, but I sometimes worry that I get a little carried away. Am I spending money unnecessarily? Taking advantage of sales can quickly turn into [...]

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Packing a Frugal (but Healthy) School Lunch

August 15, 2009

The ability to pack a tasty, but frugal, school lunch for your kids will help you score major points with your kids this fall. When other kids are trading their lunches to their friends, your kids will be the envy of their classmates. First, however, you’ve got to learn how to pack these [...]

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Easy Ways To Cut Down On Your Spending

August 13, 2009

If you’re trying to live a more frugal lifestyle, you already know that you need to cut down on your spending. The trick is finding ways to accomplish that. There several different ways to reduce your spending, and here are a few ideas to help you get started:
Put yourself on an [...]

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Need To Make Some Budget Cuts? Four Places You Can Spend Less Without It Being Too Painful

August 12, 2009

When you review your budget and realize you are spending more money than you’re bringing in, you have two options. Your choices are to find a way to make more money or to work out a way to spend less. Although increasing your income may be not be feasible, finding some pad in [...]

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Leftovers – A Great Way To Stretch The Food Budget

August 11, 2009

Grocery expenses can add up quickly. Although you want to save on food for you and your family, you don’t want to cut nutritional corners. So how do you prepare healthy meals and still keep your expenses under control? Well the answer lies in not letting any food go to waste. [...]

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Back To School Sales – Not Just for The Kids

August 10, 2009

The Back To School Sales are in full swing right now. If you have little ones (or not so little ones) that need school supplies you are probably well aware of the many great buys that are to be had. There are sales on clothing, underwear, socks, tennis shoes and school uniforms. [...]

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Family Food – Easy Ways to Keep the Budget in Check

August 7, 2009

You’ve heard me talk a lot about the importance of keeping your family’s food budget in check. We’ve explored many different tips to use while you’re shopping to make sure that you’re getting most out of your food dollars. Did you know, thought, that there are other things you can do to keep [...]

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Swimming Pool Supplies – How to Keep the Pool in Shape without Spending a Fortune

August 6, 2009

There’s no doubt that swimming pools are a lot of fun for the family. If your family is fortunate enough to have a pool in their yard, you can count upon hours of fun (and exercise) for the entire family. Hanging out in the pool is, after all, the epitome of summer fun. [...]

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August Deals to Look For

August 5, 2009

If you’re looking for a few summer bargain, August may be the perfect month for you. As retailers minds turn towards fall and the kids’ return to school, they are more than motivated to move their remaining summer merchandise on out the door. Here are some bargains you might find:
Pool Toys/Water Guns – [...]

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Kids Clothing – Top Hints for Finding Savings

August 4, 2009

Keeping my kids in clothing can sometimes seem like a full-time job. They grow so fast that some days I swear they grow out of their clothes as quickly as I buy them. Then, when you consider the clothes that they actually wear out, you can see why I feel like finding clothes [...]

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