All blog posts on FreeShippping.org's Go Frugal Blog written by wedding savings expert Cara Davis.
Cara Davis is a freelance writer and editor, and the former editorial director for Relevant Media Group. She is the author of Cheap Ways to Tie the Knot and blogs about savvy ways to spend and save at www.cheapwaysto.com. She received a degree in journalism from Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., and now lives in Orlando with her husband Jeff, daughter Madilyn and dog Macey.
Everyone has a slightly different wedding experience. The nice thing is, most people are willing to share their experiences, allowing you to use the information to your advantage. Here are 63 tips learned by real-life brides and grooms.
Read more...There's plenty to appreciate in a retirement home: the pools, the company, the avoidance of housecleaning, for example. But you shouldn't shop for one until you've done a bit of research first.
After a huge financial shake-up in the United States, many time-honored rules of investing are going by the wayside. If you're just getting into the market, or you've been out of the game for awhile, read up on these six investment rules that no longer apply.
"This Week in Review" links you to information about micro-hotels; a chunky soup recipe; creating a mini magnet board; 11 essential books; frugal spending; and party planning for kids.
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There's much more involved in running an energy-smart home than just flipping off light switches. Appliances you use everyday are adding to your bills. Take a look at this list of common energy wasters and see what you can do to combat them.
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Baking your own sweet treats is a good way to cut back on grocery expenses. If you've been searching for the perfect cookie recipe, look no further. We have a delicious oatmeal chocolate cookie that's to die for.
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This week we feature tips from Fiscal Fizzle on financial denial, The Simple Dollar on charity giving, WiseBread's new podcast "The Dealista", Frugal Dad on setting gift boundaries and much more.
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Do you treasure thrift? Are you one of the consumers cutting their debt? Do your daughters play makeup? Do you dare to disagree with Dave Ramsey? Did you hear about the couples who got married in 99 Cent Only stores? Are you on a simplicity rampage? Then you'll enjoy the articles we feature in "This Week in Review.
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"This Week in Frugal" looks at fashion and the increasing popularity of carrying your summer wardrobe into the fall. Topics we look at include budgeting for the fashion minded; interval training to look good in your clothes; thrift-store shopping; creating a dress-up box for your kids; free printable coupons; free restaurant meals for kids; and reviews of two fun books.
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Labor Day falls later this year than usual and travel experts believe that means fewer people will be on the road or in the air come Sept. 7. If you're looking to plan a last-minute vacation, try saving money using these six suggestions.
Read more...The city of Houston is one of the most popular travel destinations in Texas. When you're planning a big trip, try using our Go Frugal in Houston guide to make your travels more affordable.
The lure of unlimited sun, sandy beaches and awesome entertainment options draws millions of travelers to Florida each year. If you're planning a getaway to Orlando, be sure to read this guide so you can make it a fun and frugal trip.
Kodak Gallery is giving all of us a special holiday gift. Spend $25 and receive 30-percent off plus free shipping on your entire order. Tht's pretty unbeatable, right?
Being frugal and being cheap come with very different images. Do you know where you stand on this scale. Try taking our quiz to find out if you're frugal or cheap.
Our 82 best posts cover everything from babies to weddings in extreme detail. Hope you enjoy revisiting them as much as we did.
When should you buy a car? Is January really the best time to purchase Christmas presents for the next year? And what's the deal on fresh produce? We have the scoop on a raft of products.
The author of "Dune" knew more than science fiction. This week he shares wisdom about folding money and we turn to the eponymous author "Anonymous" for our second quote.
Gloria Steinem knewmore than how to stir up feminists; she also knew a thing or two about frugality, as did Greek philosopher Nikos Kazantzakis. Learn what these two disparate people had to say in this week's Frugal Quotes blog post.
Wild-food foraging is a movement steadily gaining speed, but the wise hunter understands the importance of knowing their prey.
The worst of February is before us, with inches-deep snow storms, freezing temperatures and lots of gray skies. Make sure your prepared for the worst by following our recommended five emergency-preparation steps.
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