Frugal Living, Saving Money, Promoting Thrift
and Happy Homes

Holidays - Keeping Valentine's Day Affordable By Cary Anderson

Ahh... Valentine’s Day. One of those great holidays we have chosen to honor as a society that revolve around gift-buying. The consequences of your failure to participate? Brutal. The love of your life will be disappointed. Valentine’s Day can be a bit of a lose-lose spot like that, but there are some ways to try to keep it as affordable as possible.

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Vacations - Frugal Winter Vacation Ideas by Cary Anderson

Grappling with a constricted budget and a need for a winter vacation is no easy task. And unless you’re the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, flying the family to Vail for a weekend ski trip is probably off the table. With a little creativity though, it’s possible to have your cake and eat it too. Consider the following tips for enjoying a great winter vacation on the cheap.

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Being Frugal - Saving on Your Cell Phone Bill by Cary Anderson

The advent of the smartphone and wireless data has caused cell phone costs to spike. The average monthly cost for cell phone service in the U.S. today is around $60. Many are paying in excess of $100 for their smartphone data plans after you factor in taxes and surcharges. So what can one do to lower their spending on a mobile phone service?

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Frugal Living - How Home Cooking Can Save You Money, by Sam Pittinger

If living frugally has downsides, one is that it places you in a position to be scammed. Anytime you are cost-conscience and budget-oriented, you open yourself up as a target to people looking to pawn something at a rate that is too good to be true.

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Holidays - Examining Needs By Cary Anderson

We live in an economy of manufactured needs. There is a certain freedom to be found in realizing that a lot of the things we think we need we don’t really need at all! For a thought-exercise in how you can take frugal living to a whole new level, ask yourself: of all of the things that you spend money on or are planning to spend money on, how many of them do you really need?

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Frugal Living - Window Treatments That Can Actually Save Money, by Jessica Ackerman

The window treatments you choose for your home can add the perfect finishing touch to each and every room. However, did you know that some window treatments could actually help you save money in addition to just looking great?

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Frugal Living - Easy Clutter-Busting Tips That Will Save You Time and Money, by Alyssa Davis

If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of ways that you can economize and save. But did you realize that clearing your house of clutter might actually be the key to saving both time and money?

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Frugal Living - Blueberry Trees--Practical and Beautiful By Jessica Ackerman

We see a lot of articles that focus on herbs, strawberries, and some varieties of fruit trees in order to save money and eat healthy.

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Healthy Living - Frugal Tips for Organizing Closets, by Alyssa Davis

Fall is winding down again, and that means time to start thinking about storing old items to get ready for new ones during the Christmas season.

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Budgeting - Extending the Life of Your Hardwood Floors By Alyssa Davis

Hardwood floors can be oh-so beautiful, and they really drive up the value of your home. If you have hardwood floors already, then you know that they can be quite expensive to install.

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Frugal Living - Get Rid Of Credit Card Debt by Jessica Ackerman

With the New Year comes change, and like many people, perhaps you want to change your financial outlook by getting rid of credit card debt.

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Frugal Living - Maintenance Tips for Long-Lasting Appliances by Jessica Ackerman

Nothing can throw a big kink into your budget like the breakdown of a major appliance, like your furnace, refrigerator, stove, or washer. But the truth is that appliances can.t last forever.

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Frugal Living - Money Saving Ways to Organize Your Craft Supplies by Alyssa Davis

If you enjoy making crafts, you probably already know how important it is to keep your supplies neat, organized and accessible. Once you've spent money on your supplies, you don't want to take any chances on them becoming lost or damaged.

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Frugal Living - Why Living a Frugal Life Can Lead to a Richer Life By Jessica Ackerman

As a society we have learned to rush from one task to the next. We hurry to move from one position or stage in life onto the next.

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Decor - Extreme Guest Bathroom Makeover for Under $50 By Alyssa Davis

The guest bathroom may not be the first room you think about redecorating, but it is a room that makes a big impression on your guests. Whether you are redecorating for fun or out of necessity, you can complete an extreme makeover for less than $50.

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Budgeting - Inexpensive and Cheerful Home Decor By Alyssa Davis

There is nothing better to brighten your mood and improve your spirits than a cheerful decor. However, the cost of achieving such a look can be quite high if you do not know where to look for accessories.

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Frugal Budget - Saving Money with Minimalist Decorating Techniques By Alyssa Davis

If you're looking for a home decorating style that is refreshing, relaxing and very affordable, it's hard to beat the beauty of minimalist decorating. If you currently have this nagging feeling that you simply have too much "stuff" and clutter around your home...

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Frugal Budget - Teaching Your Children to Reuse and Recycle By Jessica Ackerman

Teaching your children about reusing, recycling and taking care of the environment is a very important lesson that every parent should teach their children. After all, if we neglect our duties as responsible global citizens, our children are going to inherit a world that is very different from the one we currently know and love.

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Frugal Living - Learn How to be Happy with Less By Alyssa Davis

In today's challenging economy, most people are finding it necessary to learn how to get by with less. Although it's not always easy, a more economical lifestyle doesn't have to be boring or unpleasant.

 

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Frugal Footnotes   

                                  Winter 2010                                                       

Seasonal Sales -  Clearance on winter clothes; coats, boots, shoes, purses,
and other seasonal items.  Continued clearance on Holiday items and toys.
January White Sales - linens, towels, bedding, etc.

Seasonal Articles - 1 Step Program in Achieving Your New Year's Resolutions
A Dozen Ways to Pay Off Those Credit Cards in the New Year 
Jump Start Your New Year with 7 Smart Habits  A New Year, a New Beginning

Food -   Potato Pancakes   Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage   Microwave Meatloaf
Chicken Enchilada Casserole    How to Make a Delicious German Crumble Cake   Chocolate Chews   Fun Winter Cookie Pops


Winter  Produce  -   apples, artichokes, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, onions, oranges, pears, potatoes, squash

Frugal Inspiration - " Resolve to make at least one person happy every day,  and then in ten years you may
have made three thousand, six hundred and fifty persons happy, or brightened a small town by your
contribution to the fund of  general enjoyment."   Sydney Smith