From the monthly archives:

November 2009

Holiday Entertaining – Focus on Potluck

November 30, 2009

As you all know by now, I’m a huge fan of the idea of potluck meals. I really think that they are the best way to handle the work and cost of large family dinners. Potluck dinners allow everyone to share in the preparation work. Potluck dinners also allow hosts to [...]

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Inexpensive Gift Giving Ideas

November 27, 2009

If you love giving gifts as much as I do, you’ve learned to take advantage of all of the inexpensive gift ideas you can come up with. After all, the point of giving a gift is to tell a friend or family member that you’re thinking of them on their special occasion. No [...]

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Frugal Ideas for Holiday Decorating

November 26, 2009

Everyone loves to decorate their home for the holidays, don’t they? I love the way my house looks throughout the year, but when it’s decorated for the holidays, my home takes on a special shimmer. Of course, my holiday decorating, like everything else in my life, has to be done on a budget. [...]

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Five Budget Friendly Meals You Can Make with Leftover Turkey

November 25, 2009

As Thanksgiving preparations begin in our house, there are a lot of things that I look forward to. Family celebrations are so much fun. I love to see our house filled with friends and family. Kids are running all over the place as adults catch up with each other about our busy [...]

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13 Ways You Can Streamline Your Spending to Save More Money

November 24, 2009

The following is a guest post by Tom, who is a writer for a specialist in ink cartridges for printers.
There are about a million ways to cut costs and reduce your spending, but each individual’s financial situation is unique. This can make it difficult to pick out savings tips that will save you the most [...]

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Six Ways to Earn and Save on Your Lunch Break

November 23, 2009

The following is a guest post by Dean Sherwin who writes the personal finance blog Art of Stinginess.
Some people like to get away from their desks at lunch time, which is fine. But others like to hang around the office chatting with their fellow co-workers waiting for normal work to resume. That can be a [...]

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Thanksgiving Fun for Kids

November 23, 2009

Have you been looking for fun activities to get the kids into your family’s Thanksgiving festivities? I want the kids to understand what the meaning behind Thanksgiving is, as well as enjoying the holiday. And, to be honest, as I put the final touches on our family meal, I need to find ways [...]

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Keeping the Kids Entertained on Thanksgiving Break

November 20, 2009

While you are probably looking forward to spending time with your friends and family over the Thanksgiving holiday, I suspect your kids have an entirely different take on Thanksgiving. They may be glad to spend time with their family and friends, their focus is probably on the upcoming break from school. Thanksgiving break [...]

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Black Friday Shopping Strategies

November 19, 2009

Shopping on Black Friday is one of my favorite ways to spend the day after Thanksgiving. I love the thrill of trying to get a good deal, and the atmosphere among the shoppers is always fantastic. People start conversations with complete strangers while standing in line at 4 AM in the morning. [...]

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Celebrating Thanksgiving on a Budget

November 18, 2009

Thanksgiving is going to be here soon. Are you ready? This time of year I find myself frantically trying to finalize our holiday plans and gearing up for the big day. It’s my turn to host our extended family for dinner, so it’s going to be quite a day.
Does the [...]

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