All Posts Tagged With: "frugal"

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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
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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
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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
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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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6May2008 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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“Cha-Ching” Spending

“New perspectives on how our self-control interacts with our spending see a battle between impulsive, emotional processes and far-sighted planning processes.”

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18Apr2008 | Lisa | 4 comments | Continued
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25 Life Tips and Tricks

I’m always looking for ways to save a few dollars. So, when I get a list like this in one of the about 20 e-mails a day I get with something cute in it that I have to send to ten friends and we’ll all find true love (breathe), I want to pass it […]

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8Apr2008 | Lisa | 11 comments | Continued
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Seventeen Best Links to (Really) Free Stuff

“Free stuff?” “Free Education?” Sure…..
Well, I’ve done some checking, and these sites offer really-truly-for sure-no kidding free stuff, or free college courses at major universities.
Have fun!!!! Bookmark this post- you can’t take it in all at once. Please feel free to add any favorite sites of your own in the comments.
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27Mar2008 | Lisa | 11 comments | Continued
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When Buying Organic Pays Off and Doesn’t

The following article was obtained from Consumer Reports:
Know when it pays to buy organic food products to reduce your exposure to pesticides and other additives, when it might sometimes pay, and when it’s a waste of your money.
Buy these items organic as often as possible:
What: Apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, imported grapes, nectarines, peaches, […]

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29Jan2008 | Lisa | 4 comments | Continued