Frugal Living
When Fuel Prices Go Up, America Slows Down
The face-paced life of many Americans has a new ball and chain: fuel.
It costs too much. Whether it really is because there’s not enough of it, or the oil companies are cashing in because of the perception that there’s not enough of it, we’re all feeling the pinch.
High fuel costs make everything cost […]
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26Jun2008 | Lisa | 1 comment | Continued
The Frugal Olympics - Going for the Gold
I’m a money saving game geek. Making a game out of it keeps me from feeling deprived. I make the “win” saving the money instead of spending it.
So I decided to make a list of all the money-saving games I’ve played over the years. I came up with twenty-three. You’ll recognize […]
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23Jun2008 | Lisa | 7 comments | Continued
Happy Hour
I love late Friday afternoons. It’s Weekendus Maximus Time. Raspberry Vodka Gimlet in hand, I contemplate the week.
Here’s a few short news bites on - what else? - gasoline prices and inflation, that caught my eye this week.
World
The US recently told China they have to start selling […]
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20 Top Hot Tips
The tips this month are on Food and Happiness. Not such a strange combination, really.
I have 10 of each. They will save you time and money or improve your health. Sometimes both.
Any thoughts on these?
10 Cooking Tips
1. If your salt is clumping up from humidity, put a few grains of rice […]
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13Jun2008 | Lisa | 4 comments | Continued
Eating Healthy Without Being Wealthy- Avocados
I love writing about eating healthy, though I’m not always that good with its actual implementation. Better to confess this now, rather than be outed by my spouse, in a rousting comment, later on. Anyway,
At $1.19 each, avocados are a great deal.
The California Avocado’s Association states that “California avocados contain 25 nutrients, including […]
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7Jun2008 | Lisa | 7 comments | Continued
Amazon Savings June, 2008
Here are some of the highlights at Amazon this month. Be sure to also check their 50%, 70%, and clearance “discount aisles.”
Kettle Chips
Save 40% with an instant rebate. This is in addition to the 38% discount regularly offered, so this is a great savings.
Free shipping over $25, but not available on ‘Subscribe […]
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4Jun2008 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
Tyson Chicken Caught Making False Antibiotic-Free Claims
Still another blatant example of marketing deliberately meant to mislead and take advantage of consumers.
After being brought to court by competing companies, and losing their subsequent appeal, Tyson has agreed to voluntarily stop labeling their chicken products as” free of antibiotics.”
Competitors claim the Tyson ads untrue because:
Tyson injects it eggs with antibiotics, and
uses antibiotic […]
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3Jun2008 | Lisa | 2 comments | Continued
Frugal Ways to Protect You, Your Yard, and Your Trash, From Summer Pests
One thing I like about winter in New England is that all those pesky bugs that have been biting me, invading my home, and eating my flowers, die.
A bit heartless, I know, but good riddance to them, I say.
And now, it’s summer, and they’re back.
I’m plotting my defense.
The criteria -
frugal home brews, or
all non-toxic […]
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1Jun2008 | Lisa | 6 comments | Continued
My Dog Ate My Coupons - or Some Days Being Frugal is Harder Than Others
The grocery store closes at 9 PM. I zip through the red light and into the parking lot. I have a full schedule tomorrow, nothing without blue fuzzies on it in the refrigerator, and two hungry dogs at home circling their empty dog food bowls like vultures. They’re not happy. I’m […]
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31May2008 | Lisa | 1 comment | Continued
Does Your Lawn Really Need to Look Like Astroturf?
My grandfather was named the neighborhood “lawn manicurist.” I don’t think he particularly enjoyed the title. It was a little,um, feminine, for him.
And I don’t think the neighbors particularly enjoyed his lawn. It wasn’t the lawn itself - even though it rivaled Fenway Park’s turf - if […]
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23May2008 | Lisa | 5 comments | Continued
Linkonomics - 15 More Best Links to Save You Time and Money
More best links!
The Dollar Stretcher- A smorgasboard collection of money saving tips.
Energy Savers - Tips on saving energy and money at home.
-Plug the leak in your wallet.
Federal Citizen Information Center - Free or inexpensive US government consumer publications. Here’s an example: 66 Ways to Save Money
Social Security On-Line and AARP, two […]
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21May2008 | Lisa | 6 comments | Continued
Healthy Food on the Cheap
You can eat inexpensively and still eat well.
1, 2, and 3) Shop around, look for sales, and use coupons. No brainers.
4) Put aside a little prep time. Homemade tastes better, and is better for you. Make double batches and freeze for up to two months. I’ve gotten into the habit of […]
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13May2008 | Lisa | 4 comments | Continued
21 More Great Free Websites That Will Save You Time and Money
When sleep eludes me, I inevitably end up wrapped in a blanket, on the computer, rambling about the Internet with Google. Thus, my “favorite bookmarks” tab is overflowing with random, haphazardly filed, great links, discovered in the middle of the night, while half asleep, with no particular agenda.
Periodically, I attempt to weed through and […]
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9May2008 | Lisa | 2 comments | Continued
Frustrated at the Pump? Tips on Improving Your Gas Mileage
Still more gas saving tips -from Wall Street Week:
1. Only fill up your car in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline. When it gets warmer gasoline expands so when buying in the afternoon or evening… your gallon is not exactly […]
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Free: Twenty-five Dollars Until May 15th
The Revolution Money Exchange is taking on the world, and they need you! OK, not the world, but PayPal, which is like the world, when it comes to on-line payments. And, think about it, PayPal has no competition. Until now.
But to compete, Revolution Money needs subscribers. This is where we cash […]
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27Apr2008 | Lisa | 1 comment | Continued
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