Frugal Articles

1). Fast and Frugal Ways to Redecorate Your Home By : Kael
When it comes to our home, we all want it to be comfortable and inviting to those who take the time to visit us, as well as one we can be proud to show off. If your home seems a little dreary or feels a little outdated, you can make some changes that will brighten it up and leave you with a feeling that youve just given your home a much needed facelift.
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2). Budget Backyard Family Vacations By : Cheryl Johnson
When travel and lodging are cost prohibitive, you can still have a vacation right at home. Yes, in your own backyard. Many of us live within reasonable distance to museums, campgrounds, historic sites, and beautiful state parks. You might be surprised at what you find in your own local area. Do some research in your area to find free or low cost activities and sites to visit.
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3). 9 Steps To Living Abundantly By : Jane Thurnell-Read
Many of us are bowed down by life – stressed, short of time, tired, on a treadmill, knowing that this isn’t the way to live, but not knowing how to free ourselves up to live more fully, more abundantly. There are simple things we can do – they don’t take time or money – they take a change of attitude. Here are 9 of them: 1. Being totally financially honest – if you are not, this implies that there is not enough for you to have everything you need without dishonesty.
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4). Trash Talk’s Best Tip Picks for 2005 By : write 2 right
Dave and Lillian Brummet, authors of the book Trash Talk, offer a free service called Tip of the Month where visitors can learn new reduction and reuse ideas that will save money for the household and office on their website (http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit). Listed below are the favorite Tip Picks of 2005. May 2005 Cardboard works great for weed control in the yard or garden.
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5). Debt Free Living: Justifying A Non-Purchase By : Cheryl Johnson
Do you sometimes feel like you're making a lot of sacrifices to live debt free? Debt free living is easy if you don't have any debt. But, living debt free and working to eliminate debt, at the same time, can be a struggle. It can feel like you're always giving up what you really want to meet that goal. Sometimes we can't help but get discouraged. Our desires and wishes get the best of us from time to time.
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6). Does Your Thank You Page Redirect People From Potential Profits? By : Heather Jacobson
When I began my newsletter, I needed a page to redirect my subscribers to once they signed up. Because I was in a rush to get it set up, I redirected them to the archives page of my newsletter. Big Mistake #1. When I had some free time I went back and made a thank you page that simply stated, “Thank you for subscribing. Your first issue will arrive shortly.
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7). Why Free Stuffs and Freebie Sites Are Popular on Industrialized Countries By : Manolito Montala
Once I've read a book the millionaire next door that mentioned about the attitude of rich people who were frugal and financially fit. They were compared to those who were physically fit and exercise regularly. Isn’t it those who have those bulges have to exercise to burn those calories? It is ironic that those who need exercise are the one’s who were not doing it.
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8). Do You Have These Frugal Living Habits By : Steve Gillman
Frugal living requires skills and ways of looking at things that help you take advantage of the money-saving opportunities in life. The truly frugal person makes these into habits. Six of these habits are outlined below. These are techniques that can be learned in a matter of a day or two, and made into new habits a few weeks. Then they will save money for you for the rest of your life.
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9). Saving Money, Simply By : Matthew C. Keegan
We all know how to spend our money, but do we fully understand how to save it? I am not talking about setting aside a reserve for an investment or rainy day purposes – both of which are good things – rather, saving money on everyday items. Here are some simple ways you can save money: Clip Coupons. You can save on your shopping excursions by clipping coupons.
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10). Frugal Family Vacations By : Cheryl Johnson
Everybody loves a nice, relaxing, vacation. The family vacation gives us a chance to focus on family and spend some quality time together. Unfortunately, sometimes the family vacation can be costly. Especially, if you have a large family. Including a vacation in your plans can be a challenge on a tight budget. For those of you who want to get in that family quality time, yet don't have the finances for an extravagant vacation, here are some frugal family vacation tips.
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11). Homeschooling on a Budget By : camyden
Homeschooling can be an expensive undertaking. A complete curriculum can cost over $800 per year. That is not including supplies. You can homeschool without breaking the bank. Homeschooling inexpensively is not an impossible task. With the volume of information on the internet today it is relatively easy. You just need to know where to look. Obviously, sites like National Geographic and The Discovery Channel are invaluable, but have you ever heard of 42explore? There are a wealth of educational sites that are adaptable to homeschooling.
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12). Simply Green Giving - Book Review By : write 2 right
Many wrapping options are so wasteful these days – much of it cannot even be recycled, like shiny metallic wrapping paper and ribbons. During the research for our book, Trash Talk, we found that North American communities see contributions to the landfill increase by as much as 25% over the most popular gift-giving holidays. This equates to about 25 million additional tones of waste simply from our generosity to one another! Danny Seo is one of those names that seem to stand out when we think of reuse and the environment.
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13). How To Be A Frugal Shopper By : Steve Gillman
A frugal shopper has skills and ways of looking at things that help him or her take advantage of the money-saving opportunities in life. There are eleven of these techniques below. You can learn them in a matter of a day or two, practice them for a few weeks, and then save money for the rest of your life. 1. A frugal shopper studies other people. Do.
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14). 8 Tips to Save Money on Groceries By : Vanessa Pruitt
The average family’s grocery bill is usually one of the higher numbers on the family budget. There can be an enormous difference in what each family spends on their groceries, depending on many factors, such as whether they buy name brand, more meat, etc. The good news is that this allows for a large amount of savings if we decide to be frugal with our shopping.
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15). 150 New Money-Saving Container and Product Ideas for Making Personalized Gift Baskets By : Helen Hecker
A standard willow basket is what usually comes to mind when people think of gift basket containers, but there are many other unique containers that can be used that will save you money. Often these containers are much more practical and have far more uses then a standard willow basket and are much more personalized. And a wide range of products for your custom gift baskets can be considered, beyond the usual scope of the traditional gift basket items or products.
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16). Tips for a Hassle-Free Summer By : Vanessa Pruitt
With summer already here, things can get a little bit hectic. As camping, swimming, vacations, and a whole list full of activities are upon us, here are some tips to help make your summer a little less frenzied and a little bit safer. Keep a summer fun bag. Keep a bag well stocked with all the summer essentials, such as sunscreen, bug repellant, a mini first aid kit, etc.
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17). Lower Utility Bills Really Is Possible By : Allan Wilson
You may be pleasantly surprised by just how much you can lower your utility bills by implementing the simple techniques listed below...
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18). Simple Ways To Lower Your Utility Bill By : Allan Wilson
Try these easy yet very affective ways to achieve lower utility bills.
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19). The Tortoise Has Retired, The Hare Is Still Running By : Karen Cheong
Many people spend their time hoping to get rich quickly, like winning the lottery, or getting an unexpected inheritance from a distant relative. The reality for most is that, like the tortoise in the old story we heard as children, slow and steady wins the race!
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20). What to Look for When Getting Free Stuff Online By : Ross Gordon
A list of all the things you should look for online when getting freebies and free stuff.
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