I may not be posting for the next few days - I’m driving quite a ways to go to my alma mater’s bowl game on the 31st. You may wonder how a trip like that fits into a frugal girl’s lifestyle. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…living a frugal life doesn’t mean […]
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I’ve been doing a lot of driving for the past few days going back and forth to the beach. I had forgotten how high gas prices have become! It’s getting to the point where people are having to make important decisions about traveling around town and when it’s actually worth it. Here are a few […]
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I’ve been down at the beach off and on during the last week. I have fair skin, so I usually expect to get a bit of a sunburn, even if I’m as careful as I can possibly be. There are great lotions on the market to ease the pain of a sunburn, but they can […]
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Brrr! It’s been pretty cold for the last few days, and I know we’ve been running our heater pretty heavily. Heating costs are becoming a problem for some families as the cost of home heating oil continues to rise. Even without that, no one wants a huge utility bill when they’re only trying to stay […]
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Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates this holiday. Hope you have a great day with your family and friends. Remember Christmas is about showing those around you that you love them, not who gives the best present!
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In my hometown, we’ve recently had quite a few businesses closing down. When they do this, they often offer big blowout sales to get rid of everything. My advice with these types of sales is to be careful! Sometimes they actually do offer some really good sales. We have a clothing department store going out […]
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It’s probably no secret that I love to shop for clothes, shoes, bags, etc. I like to look nice, and I’m often drawn to some of the more expensive brands for good quality and fit. Luckily, I can still do this on a budget. You just have to learn how to shop smart. I love […]
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My sister had a baby 6 months ago, so I’ve learned a lot about the many needs that come along with such a great responsibility. I’ve seen articles that say that the average family spends up to $10,000 by the time their new baby is 2 years old. That’s a lot of money! Here are […]
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I’m currently in law school looking for summer jobs. I obviously can’t wear jeans to work like I do to school, so I’m having to slowly build a professional wardrobe that will work wherever I end up working this summer and beyond. This isn’t easy to do on a student’s budget. One thing I’ve tried […]
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Find me someone who doesn’t like getting something for free. You’d be surprised how many great freebies there are out there, just waiting to be found. Now that the internet is so common, a quick google search will bring up so many choices of free items. I’ve seen magazines giving out free subscriptions, stores giving […]
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