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Saving Money

5 Tips For Buying Organic While Staying On Budget

January 18, 2010

In our family we have been eating more organic produce and minimizing any processed foods. Have you looked at the price of organic food lately? Even my local grocery store Publix has their own brand of “organics” that carry a higher price than their regular store brand. I have found a few [...]

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Children’s Birthday Party Ideas

January 15, 2010

We recently celebrated a birthday in our family. I love to throw a great party but, of course, in frugal fashion. The key to saving money on children’s parties is to plan well in advance, make all the food (including the cake) yourself, and avoid those expensive “character themed” party supplies. Here [...]

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5 Tips For Saving Money When Dining Out

January 13, 2010

I’ve mentioned before that we don’t go out to eat much. The cost of dining out with a family of 6 is quite high! We have found a few ways to reduce the cost of an occasional meal out at a restaurant, and by eating out infrequently it makes it seem more like [...]

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Easy Ways to Save Money On Your Hobby Expenses

January 12, 2010

More than likely you have a favorite hobby you enjoy. For me, I enjoy scrapbooking and crafting. I love to create new things but being the budget minded person I am, I have had to find ways to save money while still enjoying my hobbies. Here are some methods that have worked [...]

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How to Keep Your Beauty Expenses Under Control

January 8, 2010

Every gal likes to look good, right? I find myself skimping more when it comes to my personal expenses, though, than any other budget category. I tell myself that I don’t really need that face cream. And I can do without that conditioner, right?
The truth is, however, that I don’t have to [...]

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How to Save Money on Laundry Expenses

January 5, 2010

There are some expenses that we all know that we can cut when the budget is tight. Laundry, though, isn’t usually one of them. After all, we need clean clothes to wear. No matter how careful we try to avoid stains and spills, we still need to run clothes through the washing [...]

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Some Post Holiday Thoughts: Clearance Sales and Taking Inventory for Christmas 2010

January 4, 2010

I was able to hit a few after Christmas clearance sales to stock up on supplies for next year. In fact, I was at my favorite store, Target, early one morning as the employees were putting up those beautiful 75% off signs. For a few moments I had an entire aisle of Christmas [...]

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Frugal but Fun Food for Your New Year’s Celebration

December 29, 2009

Food can often be one of the most expensive parts of any party costs. Food costs can add up in a hurry. In fact, some people can be so intimidated by the prospect of having to provide food for all of their friends and family members that they decide to avoid throwing a [...]

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Planning a Frugal New Year’s Party

December 28, 2009

New Year’s Eve parties are always fun. Everyone is always hopeful and festive as they plan and dream about what the next year will hold. Why wouldn’t you want to share that fun with your friends and family?
Unfortunately, the cost of hosting a party can deter a lot of people from [...]

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Bulk Buying Food to Save Money on Grocery Expenses

December 24, 2009

Buying food in bulk is a powerful way to cut your grocery expenses. Bulk-sized packages are often much cheaper by the unit than the more average-sized packages that you usually see in grocery stores. You can get everything you need at a much lower price.
You do need to know a few [...]

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