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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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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Life can get hard around holiday time when you’re living on a fairly strict budget. It can also get out of hand if you start your holiday shopping without a plan in place. You don’t want to start off the new year wondering how to make ends meet just because you went overboard on gifts. […]
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I found a neat site online called the Frugal Foodie. I figured I’d repost one of my favorite recipes that I got from her site. Yummy!
Black Bean and Chicken Soup
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red pepper, chopped
2 C. chopped cooked […]
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As I’ve mentioned, I’m moving into a new apartment shortly after the new year. Moving can be expensive - luckily this time I’m only moving about 2 miles away and not across the country, so it will be FAR less expensive. I’m lucky to have made some great friends in DC, so I have an […]
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I’m flying home today for the holidays. Normally I just take the metro or the bus to the airport, but I’ll be home for three weeks this time, so I have a lot of luggage. I can’t really handle that much stuff on the metro, so I’m having to spend a little more […]
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