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Easy Summer Saving Strategies
source As we move into July, it marks the middle of summer break for some and really just the beginning for other households. In our house, we find that summer also happens to bring new budget...
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Frugal Boredom Busters to Get You Through Summer
source “I’m bored” has to be one of the most disliked phrases ever to fall upon parents’ ears. Especially in mid- July when summer, depending on where you live, is either coming to an end or just...
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Back To School Supply Basics
We are in the last few weeks of a dead sprint toward school in our household. My children envy those who go back to school at a later date, conveniently forgetting that those same students started...
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Simple Savings Strategies For The School Year
Well, we’ve hit the ground running: school started and the constant chaos it brings is already in full force. That means the fees, costs, and donations have started pouring in as well. Thankfully,...
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Best Tips For A Budget Beginner
It’s always interesting to talk with other families about how they manage finances. Obviously, there is a layer of privacy and most people don’t want to discuss actual numbers. However, even surface...
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Frugal Bloggers You Should Follow
source There’s a lot of talk these days about the negative impact social media and technology can have on our lives. There’s no denying some of its more damaging affects. However, there’s an overload...
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5 Frugal Fall Family Activities
source Hooray – we can finally say fall is here! Though not everyone gets to bundle up in sweaters and scarves just yet, most of us are experiencing cooler evenings and shortened daylight hours....
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Best Bets For Budget Halloween Costumes
source Halloween is one of those holidays that you either love or could do without. Generally, if you are over the age of 12, the excitement about Halloween seems to fade a little more each year. Until...
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Halloween Guide: Surviving Trick or Treating At Every Age
source With one week exactly until Halloween, it’s crunch time for many households. If you haven’t figured out your costumes yet, there’s still time to throw one together or even to order one online...
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5 Best Black Friday Purchases
source Seems like everyone is buzzing about Black Friday already. People are chatting about everything Black Friday – from outdoor retail giant REI’s decision to close that day to the constant guessing...
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5 Things NOT To Buy On Black Friday
source We know, we know…Black Friday deals are everywhere! There will be crazy savings on lots of items and some of the best prices to be found all year will be on Black Friday. However, just because...
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The Can’t Fail Christmas Gift: Gourmet Gift Baskets
The Gourmet Gift Basket company started because the founders understood that gift baskets were a way to provide exceptional, unique gifts for all life’s special occasions. This company started with...
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4 Last Minute, Totally Perfect Christmas Gifts
We understand, truly. You meant to get the Christmas gifts all taken care of by now. After all, it’s one week until Christmas – but when in the world did you have time to get everything knocked out,...
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3 Tricks For Sticking To Those New Year’s Resolutions
source It’s that time again: we’ve been indulging in decadent food, drink, and lazy habits and we are ready for a good purging and sense of renewal. Must be New Year’s, right?! Although not everyone...
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3 Best Budget Workout Gear Options You May Not Know About
source Remember how we talked last time about those New Year’s resolutions? Well, if you are one of the 45% of Americans who makes a resolution to lose weight or get fit, this post is for you. One...
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3 Frugal (But Not Cheap) Dates For Valentine’s Day
We’ve covered Valentine’s Day a time or two on our frugal lifestyle blog. In fact, you can read posts here or here for tips on great gifts or a fast and easy Valentine’s Day treat. This time, however,...
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When Frugal Doesn’t Work
source It’s no secret we love a good deal. We are big fans of discounts, outlets and coupons. So, you’d think we would be all about saving money all the time right? Right. Well, actually no. We’ve...
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Best Spring Break Vacations For Families
Spring Break is around the corner and while it is perhaps most anticipated by college students, plenty of families are eagerly awaiting their chance to get away too. And nothing is worse than when...
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Penny Pinching Habits Of Frugal Billionaires
When we think about billionaires we tend to think about private jets, lavish meals, enormous houses and fast cars. However, there are a few billionaires who prefer much simpler, more frugal choices....
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Best Budget Tips For New Parents
image Is there anything as incredible, amazing and totally fascinating as becoming a parent? Of course not. Then again, there’s also not anything as terrifying or overwhelming either! Beautiful new...
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