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Erin's Frugal Living Blog May 2007 Archive

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com Guide to Frugal Living

Bye-bye Credit Card Offers

Thursday May 31, 2007
Are you being bombarded by a daily flood of credit card offers? Yep, me too--and while it's nice to know that someone considers you credit-worthy, it's not nearly as nice ... Read More

Make Your Own Brown Sugar

Wednesday May 30, 2007
Brown sugar is a key ingredient in many cookie and baked good recipes, but that doesn't mean that you have to stock up on store-bought brown sugar to meet your ... Read More

Summer Boredom Busters for Kids

Tuesday May 29, 2007
Summer's nearly here, and that means it's time to start brainstorming cheap ways to entertain the kids. To make the job a bit easier, I've put together a list of ... Read More

Home Remedy for Sinus Congestion

Monday May 28, 2007
Sinus congestion isn't fun, and a full-blown sinus infection is even worse. Fortunately, Lee Seats, our Freebies Guide, has an inexpensive solution to this common problem. Check out his article ... Read More

Flea Market Finder

Friday May 25, 2007
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Why not find a new flea market to explore? You can use fleamarketguide.com's state-by-state directory to track down flea markets across the ... Read More

Frugal Vacation Planning

Thursday May 24, 2007
Pack your bags and stock up on sunscreen—vacation time is nearly here! And what kind of vacation does a frugalite take? A frugal one of course! To help you make ... Read More

Save Money at Amusement Parks

Wednesday May 23, 2007
Amusement parks can be loads of fun, but the price? Well, let's just say Disney's $67 a day admission is enough to make you think about changing your plans. Is ... Read More

How Do You Fit Healthy Eating into Your Budget?

Tuesday May 22, 2007
I recently published a list of tips for eating healthy on a budget, and boy has it created a stir! I've received a flood of comments and e-mails from readers ... Read More

The Use-It-Up Challenge

Monday May 21, 2007
Waste not; want not—it's a guiding principle for frugalites around the world, but it's not always the easiest principle to follow. To see what I mean, consider these everyday examples ... Read More

Fabulous Freebie Sources

Friday May 18, 2007
Here's my thought of the day: If you have to receive bills in the mail, they should at least come hidden under a big pile of freebies. Are you with ... Read More

Go Green and Save

Thursday May 17, 2007
Going green isn't just good for the environment; it's good for your pocket book too. If you're ready to adopt a greener lifestyle, the simpledollar.com's list of 42 Ways that ... Read More

Uses for Baking Soda

Wednesday May 16, 2007
Baking soda—it's a cleaner, a beauty aid and so much more. Think you know all of the uses for this miracle product? See if you've heard of these: Homemade Drain Cleaner Frugal ... Read More

Save Gas on Vacation

Tuesday May 15, 2007
Does your vacation budget include enough money to cover $4 a gallon gas? Mine sure doesn't! Such a price seemed unfathomable a year ago (still does really), and yet that's ... Read More

A Brighter Smile for Less

Monday May 14, 2007
Do all of the new teeth whitening products and procedures have you wishing for a brighter smile? Then, you'll be happy to know that you can enjoy whiter teeth without ... Read More

Bee Shortage Threatens Food Supply

Saturday May 12, 2007
Reports of a decline in the United State's bee population have scientists and farmers worried about the future of many crops including: soybeans, apples, strawberries, almonds, peaches, and blueberries--all of ... Read More

Healthy Eating on a Budget

Friday May 11, 2007
A healthy diet is important, but is it important enough to justify the damage that it does to your budget? No need to decide. Discover seven secrets to eating well ... Read More

Thrift Stores Galore

Thursday May 10, 2007
Do you know where all of the good thrift stores are in your area, and spend your vacations tracking down still more stores to explore? Yep, I'm guilty too; and ... Read More

Cheap and Easy Dinner Ideas

Wednesday May 9, 2007
Family dinners don't have to be expensive or involved to be tasty. Try one of these super-simple dishes, and you'll even have time to whip up a quick dessert: Frugal Fritatta Stuffed ... Read More

Debt Snowballing

Tuesday May 8, 2007
Do you snowball your debts? Should you snowball your debts? What exactly is a debt snowball anyway? Come explore this hot debt reduction strategy, made popular by Dave Ramsey and ... Read More

Affordable Mother's Day Gifts

Monday May 7, 2007
Mother's Day is almost here. Have you decided what to give your mom? If not, help is on the way. Come explore six fabulous and frugal Mother's Day gift ideas, ... Read More

Kids Eat Free

Saturday May 5, 2007
Planning to take your family out to eat this weekend? Did you know that you could cut your bill by half or more just by choosing a restaurant where kids ... Read More

Savings for Seniors

Friday May 4, 2007
Senior discounts can really make a difference when you're living on a fixed income, but have you ever tried to locate a free directory that lists them all? It just ... Read More
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