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Frugal Friday

5 Frugal Meal Ideas: Eat Well, Spend Less

April 12, 2011

As a young bride several years ago, I found myself hopelessly lost in the kitchen when it came to putting together a complete meal for my family. After four years of “cooking” for just me and my daughter, my quick fix meals for two just didn’t cut it anymore. I found myself relying on store-bought [...]

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How often do you dine out? (Poll Results)

April 22, 2010
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Last week, I posted a quick poll about eating out. Over 500 responses later, the results are in! I imagine that readers from all over the country weighed in! While my poll was in no way scientific, I do think the results are quite revealing. Despite the recession, and despite our common desire to save [...]

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Halogen Light Bulbs from Sylvania

April 2, 2010
Sylvania-Bulb

The small frugal changes we make to our lifestyle eventually add up to big savings. A coupon here. A light bulb there. I believe every penny counts. A few years ago, I switched out the majority of the light bulbs in our home to CFL’s. They are not my favorite, but they do save money [...]

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Saving Money on Toilet Paper

March 10, 2010
toilet-paper-toy

I can hear you groaning. Another post about toilet paper? Yes, indeed. But this simple tip is potentially life-changing for those with young children. Or cats. A huge factor in saving money is reducing waste. But how do you reduce waste in the bathroom? (No pun intended). Does this scene look familiar? How about this [...]

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