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

• Denial’s not just for addicts. Fiscal Fizzle has 15 Signs You’re in Financial Denial, plus steps to start taking toward financial health.


• Give what you can, without regrets. The Simple Dollar explores the attitude we should approach charity with.


• Wise Bread is now doing a series of podcasts called The Dealista hosted by
  Linsey Knerl and Lynn Truong. Check out the 50 Best Deal Sites post.


• If you have infants and toddlers, check out Frugal Dad’s post about how to minimize your expenses: including setting “gift boundaries.”


• With apples coming into season, try a new recipe like Betty Crocker’s Grilled Caramel Apples. Delightful!


• Looking for a simple way to make someone’s birthday special? Skip to my Lou has an idea.


• Bargain Babe has details about Hotel.com’s half off sale now through Oct. 15.