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Frugal Living

Is Facebook the New Craigslist?

August 6, 2010
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Since I happen to be on Facebook frequently these days, I have noticed a new trend. Friends are posting photos of items for sale on their walls, much like a Craigslist post. The difference is, Facebook friends are prequalified. Chances are, you know them (hopefully), you have the same interests or children of similar ages, [...]

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Running: Frugal and Effective Exercise for Budget Savvy Moms

July 22, 2010
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The following is a guest post from Molly Ruby of the new (and fabulous) blog Go Running Mom. Molly and I are former colleagues and real life friends.  I asked her to write on the topic of frugal exercise and I am honored to share her voice with you all. When my kids started their [...]

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Tips for Naturally Controlling Pests in Your Garden

July 5, 2010
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The following is the sixth in a series of guest posts about gardening from Rene at Budget Saving Mom. Catch up on the series here and get inspired to save money while gardening! Anytime that you have a garden, you are also going to have insects that want to eat your produce and plants. You [...]

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How to Naturally Control Weeds

June 22, 2010
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The following is the fifth in a series of guest posts about gardening from Rene at Budget Saving Mom. Everyone wants a garden without weeds. Rather than using poison, there are many methods that can work to control your weeds more naturally. Manually Remove Your Weeds This is a rather obvious way to remove weeds. [...]

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