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Saving Money

Coupon Strategies – Establishing a Workable Coupon System

March 17, 2010

I love using coupons. However, if I am not diligent in managing them, they become just like any other paper clutter in the house. Coupons are just like money and I wouldn’t leave money laying around to get lost so why would I do that with my coupon stash?
Over the years, [...]

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20 Tips to Cut Down On Electricity in Your Home And Save Some Money

March 12, 2010

If you are like most families, you are concerned with how to reduce your electricity expenses. Here are 20 sure fire ways to lower your electricity bill:
1. Hang your clothes up to dry, either indoors or out.
2. Cool your home with fans and open windows in the summer.
3. Check your home’s insulation, and seal [...]

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Reduce Your Grocery Budget This Week With These 5 Quick Tips

March 11, 2010

Coupon clipping and planning your meals are a great way to cut your grocery expenses. Unfortunately, both of those activities can take a lot of time. What should you do if you need to reduce your grocery budget but don’t have a lot of time to invest? Following these five quick tips [...]

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Eliminate Credit Card Debt – 47 Ways To Save Money and Get The Cash You need to Get Rid of Your Credit Card Debt

March 3, 2010

Credit card debt is a major stressor for many consumers. To get out of that debt you either need to make more cash (and actually use the extra money to pay off the debt) or you need to cut your expenses. I think it is actually easier to cut expenses, so I’ve listed [...]

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Frugal Ideas For Decorating The Baby’s Nursery

March 2, 2010

The following is a guest post by The Family Wallet.
Decorating the nursery is a favorite part of new baby preparations for many parents. Until it’s done, you just don’t feel like you’re ready to welcome your child into the world. So many moms- and dads-to-be go all out, buying expensive designer cribs, bedding [...]

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8 Things You Can Make At Home to Save Money

February 24, 2010

If you’ve been reading our blog for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that we are really “do it yourself” types. Over the past few years, I’ve shared lots of ideas on things you can make yourself to save money. Here are the highlights of those ideas:
Make Your own Pizza. :: [...]

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Valentine’s Day – A Roundup of Sweet Ideas

February 11, 2010

Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching. My kids have made handmade Valentine’s for their friends and we always bake a special dinner in honor of this holiday. I enjoy reading all the money saving tips that others have shared for how they celebrate Valentine’s day. Below, I’ve listed my favorite articles from fellow [...]

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Best Bargains For February

February 9, 2010

February can bring a lot of opportunities to build your family’s wardrobes without spending an arm and a leg. Now that the holiday spending frenzy has passed, retailers often still have a surplus of winter inventory. Since many shops start receiving their spring apparel in the middle of winter, retailers will be extremely [...]

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A Complete Guide to Lowering Your Water Bill

February 2, 2010

The following is a guest post by Marcy Tate. Please see the bottom of the article for her author bio.
When it comes to saving, it’s the little things that matter: Small savings
add up. If you want to conserve water and reduce your water bill, small
changes will do the trick.
According to the [...]

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How To Host A Superbowl Party without Breaking Your Budget

January 20, 2010

A Super Bowl Party is great fun for everyone. Two great teams slug it out on the football field. You and your friends get to visit and enjoy each other. And don’t forget the great commercials; sometimes, I think they’re the best part of the whole show.
What isn’t so great [...]

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