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Weekly Roundup

The best of the best when it comes to savings tip and frugal living from around the web each week.

October 9, 2009

This Week in Frugal: Micro-Hotels, Fall Soup and Essential Reads

Bean Tomatoe Soup

"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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October 1, 2009

This Week in Frugal: Denial, Caramel Apples and Birthday Specials

Grilled Caramel Apples

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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September 14, 2009

This Week in Frugal: The Nines, Cutting Debt and Disagreeing with Dave Ramsey

Faux Makeup

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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September 7, 2009

This Week in Frugal: Fashion Edition

frugal fashion

"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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August 31, 2009

This Week in Frugal: Homemade Everything, Financial Independence and Swapping

This Week in Frugal we look at balancing frugality; the Simple Dollar looks at financial independence; GoodyBlog discusses six window-blind recalls; Toys R Us offers savings on new baby items; and we help you figure out how to make your own stickers.

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August 25, 2009

This Week in Frugal: Sewing Projects, Cool to be Thrifty and the Credit Card Act

What's Left of Summer

In "This Week in Frugal," we examine tips from Shoestring Mag, Bargain Babe, Fiscal Fizzle, Dollar Store Crafts, Frugal Dad, Makes and Takes, Taste of Home, and Joy's Hope. Plus we look at SouleMama, a crafty blogger and author with a new book that released last week. Handmade Home is a collection of 30 sewing projects that’s all about using thrift fabrics and everyday materials.

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August 17, 2009

This Week in Frugal: Save-the-Date, Mono-Tasking and Cheap Landscaping

Save The Date Cards

In "This Week in Frugal," Save the date cards; Tipnut tells us about painting laminate furniture; Money Saving Mom has details about Nielsen surveys; we learn about mono-tasking; Tip Junkie explains promoting your blog; Lifehacker has tips on cheap landscaping; The Homespun Heart offers a child-rearing tutorial; and the Fantastic Find links to downloadable cookbooks.

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August 9, 2009

This Week in Frugal: Thinking Positive, Haggling and Getting ‘Eco-Thrifty’

5 good things

In "This Week in Frugal," we examine recession haggling; the death of cash; eco-thriftiness; instant gratification; and alcohol on a budget. Read tips from Time magazine, Fiscal Fizzle, Rubbing Nickels, The Simple Dollar, and Shoestring magazine.

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August 1, 2009

This Week in Frugal: Travel Tips, Coupons and Frugal Fun

Travel Tips

In "This Week in Frugal," we share tips from CNN, SaveMoney.com, Budget Travel and Go Frugal. We also discuss trimming utility bills; pregnancy and legal issues; Borders Rewards coupons; Old Navy Weekly; decoupaging ceramics; and bathroom makeovers.

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July 25, 2009

This Week in Frugal: Recession Money, Jobs and Resources

World Currencies in the Recession

In "This Week in Frugal," we look at the MintLife blog, female job cuts, looking for work, buying real estate, two meals from one chicken, and using your local library to save.

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Go Frugal in Houston

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.


Go Frugal in Orlando

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 Free Shipping Offer is Awesome!

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?


Are you Frugal or Cheap Quiz

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 Very Best Go Frugal Posts

Our 82 best posts cover everything from babies to weddings in extreme detail. Hope you enjoy revisiting them as much as we did.


The Best Time to Buy Guide for 101 Products and Services

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.

Learning Frugality From the Wisdom of the Past--Part Three

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.


Learning Frugality From the Wisdom of the Past--Part Two

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.

Free Ingredients: A Guide to Food Foraging

Wild-food foraging is a movement steadily gaining speed, but the wise hunter understands the importance of knowing their prey.


5 Steps to Prepare for February Storms

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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