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]]> Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re celebrating the holiday pretty low key. I baked some homemade cupcakes for the kids and we’ll have homemade pizza as a treat later on. I did decorate the kitchen table with a Valentine theme tablecloth from the dollar store and some pink and white streamers that I had from a previous party.

Here is a roundup of the carnival and festivals we participate in this past week:

The Carnival of Personal Finance hosted at Dollar Frugal. I loved the Wizard of Ox theme of this week’s carnival. The articles in the festival were very good but it’s worth checking out for the pictures alone!

The Festival of Frugality hosted at Broke Grad Student.

Money Hacks Carnival on Your Money Relationship.

I also came across some interesting articles from the Frugal Blog Network:

Almost Frugal discusses how to frugalize your routine.

Frugal Babe asks how many financial blows could you withstand?

The Frugal Duchess averted an emotional spending binge.

Tight Fisted Miser continues his review of Your Money or Your Life.

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    ]]>     The kids have been wanting to start a garden this Spring. They had one last year and we all enjoyed the tomatoes and strawberries they grew. In the next few weeks we’ll be getting our gardening supplies together and getting the ground ready. I hope we have another successful harvest!

    This past week we participated in the Carnival of Personal Finance hosted at Taking Charge. This week’s theme was fun, being based on the Super Bowl! Lots of great personal finance reading so be sure to head on over and take a look. We also participated in the Money Hacks Carnival hosted at Little Miss Know It All.

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    ]]>     We finished taking the outdoor Christmas decorations down yesterday and everything is all boxed up and put away. I made my master list of what Christmas decorations we have and what gifts I purchased for next year. I stapled this list to my 2009 calendar in the month of August, which is when I usually start my Christmas shopping. Here are some posts that I enjoyed reading this past week from the Frugal Blog Network and beyond.

    Almost Frugal shares her 2009 resolutions.

    Frugal Babe discusses how they lowered their health insurance premium by raising their deductible.

    Frugal Zeitgeist welcomes the new year with a cleaning frenzy.

    The Frugal Duchess shares some ways to save on home technology costs.

    The Tight Fisted Miser lists the 5 things you should get for free.

    From beyond:

    American Consumer News has some great tips on making financials simple in 2009.

    Karen at MSN Smart Spending reminds everyone that January is the time to hit those thrift stores.

    Trent at The Simple Dollar has a very interesting article on how the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act which goes into effect February 10, 2009 is going to drive up the price of children’s clothing.

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    ]]>     Well with Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, I’ve been busy making my shopping list and my cooking plan. As has been my tradition for years now, I cook our Thanksgiving meal on the day before Thanksgiving, and then reheat it for Thanksgiving dinner. This way I can enjoy the holiday and not fuss over a sink full of dirty dishes or the fact that I spend all my time in the kitchen.

    Here are some interesting articles I came across this week from the Frugal Blog Network and beyond:

    From the Frugal Blog Network:
    Tight Fisted Miser shares some thoughts on finding affordable health insurance.

    The Frugal Duchess muses about her dream house.

    Frugal Zeitgeist writes that conspicuous consumption is no longer cool.

    Frugal Babe outlines her holiday gift giving plans.

    Almost Frugal shows how to look fabulous, frugally.

    From beyond:

    Living Well On Less lists some ways to buy time between haircuts.

    The Saver Queen throws a tea party at home and saves a bundle.

    Money, Matter, and More Musings shares the silver lining to the dark financial cloud.

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    ]]>     This past week I was lucky enough to find two super soaker water guns on clearance at Target for $1.98 each and at that price, of course, I purchased them both! Mr. NMOM and the kids have been having a great time today playing in the backyard with the water guns and enjoying the beautiful weather we are having here in Florida. It’s given me a chance to get caught up on my reading (and my chores!).

    Here are some highlights from the Frugal Blog Network for this past week:

    Almost Frugal shows how to cut a little boy’s hair. I admire her hair cutting ability; I have not been nearly as successful at cutting my own children’s hair. Frugal Babe talks about giving an unconventional gift for a wedding. I think this is a great idea and anyway how many toasters does anyone really need? Frugal Zeitgeist discusses spending money to save money. When I find nonperishable items at bargain prices I stock up. Tight Fisted Miser shares some thoughts about how much you should save for retirement. I agree that there is not a “one size fits all” formula.

    Not Made Of Money participated in the Carnival of Personal Finance this past week which as hosted at One Caveman’s Financial Journey. I loved the “grilling” theme in honor of Labor Day. Here are my favorite articles from the carnival:

    Christian Personal Finance writes “Starting an Ebay business – A step-by-step guide“.

    The Smarter Wallet with How to Save Money On Generic Drugs.

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