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Raising Kids to Be Mindful of Money (Frugal Friday)
The following post is sponsored by T Rowe Price: I learned at a pretty early age that if I wanted something, I’d have to work for the money to get it. In some ways, that seemed unfair. Other kids...
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Entertaining on a Budget (Frugal Friday)
I love to have people over. It’s a great excuse to get the house really clean. It’s fun for me to cook for other people and test new recipes on them. And when I can do it on a budget, well, that’s...
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7 Reasons to Be Frugal (Frugal Friday)
Being frugal isn’t easy, but it is important. Here are seven reasons why you should practice frugality. As we discussed not too long ago, it can be hard to maintain money-saving stamina. You know that...
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How We Save on Haircuts (Frugal Friday)
This probably isn’t earth-shattering, money-saving advice, but I do believe it saves us at least $420/year, so here we go. I am the barber around here. Yep. Really. I suppose I could say I’m a...
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Know Your Priorities (Frugal Friday)
The following content is sponsored by Vanguard: Life, as we know it, is a limited resource. So, is money. It matters how we spend our lives. It matters how we spend our money. Over the last five months...
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DIY Do It Yourself Projects Can Save You Money (Frugal Friday)
DIY, do it yourself projects, can be a great way to save money and add value to your life. I was a DIY kind of girl back in the 80s and 90s. It might have started with a touch of Wannabemarthaism, but...
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Join the Pantry Challenge (Frugal Friday)
Using up the food in your fridge, freezer, or pantry is a great way to save money. Join the Pantry Challenge! We’re all looking for ways to save money, aren’t we? This month is one of those challenging...
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How to Save Money on Road Trips (Frugal Friday)
Simply taking a road trip is a great way to save money on travel costs. There are additional ways to save money while you’re on the road. Summer is the time for road trips. Sure, some folks may be...
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Eat What You Have (Frugal Friday)
Wondering how you can save money on food costs? Eat what you have. We’re blessed to have an abundance of food. That’s not the case in many parts of the world. Your mama’s stories about children...
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Buy Shoebox Supplies Now (Frugal Friday)
With school supplies and kids’ clothing priced super low right now, it’s a great time to shop for Operation Christmas Child or other shoebox ministries that will take collections at the holidays. This...
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Fill the Freezer to Save Money (Frugal Friday)
Fill the freezer with premade meals in order to save money on groceries as well as time and effort throughout the month. I’ve been cooking like a madwoman this week. Well, Monday and Tuesday, anyway....
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How We Said NO to Debt and Credit
I’m unabashedly pro-cash. I’ve partnered with sponsor My Job Chart to tell my story about credit cards and debt: It’s been six years since we stopped using credit cards. I don’t miss it at all. I...
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Clean the Fridge and Save Money (Frugal Friday)
If you’re an immaculate housekeeper, then you probably can skip this post. If your life is such that clutter can pile up from time to time, then read on. While I love a house that is clean and tidy...
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Saving Money on Homeschool Supplies (Frugal Friday)
This September marks our 12th year of homeschooling. Wow. I love this life we’ve chosen. It hasn’t been without its challenges, that’s for sure. But, it’s been good. Back in the day, 2002, to be...
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Getting a Good Value or Why We Pay the High Cost to Live in California...
Frugality is getting a good value for what you pay. That’s how we can live in California and pay the high cost of living. This post was originally published on September 13, 2012. The message still...
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13 Practically Free Family Night Ideas (Frugal Friday)
Grab some family-fun inspiration and share some of your own on today’s Frugal Friday. This post does include Amazon affiliate links. If you make a purchase through those links, I am paid a small amount...
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Free Tastes Better (Frugal Friday)
Years ago neither a coupon nor a free deal could sneak by me. It’s like I had a sixth sense. I refused to buy anything that wasn’t free or very very cheap. That was when we were “gazelle intense”...
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What Do You Waste Money On?
This article crossed my path this week. It’s a list from Dave Ramsey of things that Americans waste money on. We often spend money on things that are truly superfluous, unneccessary, useless, or...
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Make Your Own Convenience Foods (Frugal Friday)
Over the years, one of the biggest ways that our family has saved money has been to do it ourselves. Whether it’s been car repairs, home improvements, gift-making, or cooking, homemade or DIY has been...
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Eat Leftovers and Save Money (Frugal Friday)
If you eat what you have, you’ll save money. One of the biggest wastes of money is when we throw away food we could have eaten. That happens more than I would like around here. Probably does at your...
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