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Erin's Frugal Living Blog August 2007 Archive

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com Guide to Frugal Living

Frugal Living Myths

Friday August 31, 2007
Being frugal means being cheap, right? That's certainly what a lot of non-frugalites think, and there are plenty more frugal myths to go with it. So many in fact, that ... Read More

Homemade Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns

Thursday August 30, 2007
Do you have plans to cook out over Labor Day weekend? Then, why not bring a bit of frugal flair to the occasion? Make up a batch of homemade hamburger ... Read More

Are Coupons Worth the Hassle?

Wednesday August 29, 2007
We've all seen the TV segments where some power-couponer wheels away a cart load of food for a few dollars. Clearly coupons are a good deal for that person, but ... Read More

Set Your Financial Goals

Tuesday August 28, 2007
Do you have financial dreams or financial goals? While they may sound like the same thing; they're not. A financial dream is something you hope for; a financial goal is ... Read More

Is Clutter Frugal?

Monday August 27, 2007
Keep or toss? Every day we make decisions about what to keep in our homes and what to edit out. These decisions affect the appearance of our home, and they ... Read More

Why are You Frugal?

Friday August 24, 2007
We all come to the frugal lifestyle for a different reason, so what's yours? Take part in our poll and reveal your main reason for being frugal. POLL: Why are you ... Read More

Frugal Gift Idea: Homemade Soap

Thursday August 23, 2007
Christmas is just over four months away; have you started thinking about what you'll give the people on your list? While it may seem weird to think about Christmas during ... Read More

Save More at Target and Wal-Mart

Wednesday August 22, 2007
A while back I told you about Couponmom.com, a website that matches coupons to the weekly grocery ads to make bargain shopping easier. Have you checked it out yet? Well, if ... Read More

Make a Button Bouquet

Tuesday August 21, 2007
Buttons are the ultimate frugal craft supply. Just dig a handful out of the bottom of your sewing basket, and you're ready to take on a new project--free of charge! What ... Read More

Get Free Shipping on Amazon

Monday August 20, 2007
Are you familiar with the Super Saver Shipping program at Amazon.com? If not, here's how it works: Spend $25 or more on qualifying purchases--basically, any item that says, "FREE Super ... Read More

How to Care for Cast Iron Cookware

Friday August 17, 2007
Cast iron cookware is the ultimate in durability--and you know what? It's pretty darn frugal too. Learn the proper cast iron cleaning and maintenance procedures, and your cookware will be ... Read More

How to Budget for Happiness

Thursday August 16, 2007
Money can't buy happiness--we've heard it a million times, but is it true? Not according to a recent article on themorningcall.com, which suggests that spending money can, in fact, make ... Read More

What's Your Net Worth?

Wednesday August 15, 2007
We're always hearing how much high profile people like Bill Gates are worth, but do you know how much you're worth? If not, it's definitely worth running the numbers. Your ... Read More

Cheap College Textbooks

Tuesday August 14, 2007
Heading back to college or have a son or daughter that is? Well, here's a great way to save on textbooks: skip the college book store, and check out Campus ... Read More

Clever Uses for Ice Cube Trays

Monday August 13, 2007
Chances are, if you have an ice maker, you also have a cabinet or drawer where all of your ice cube trays sit unused. Sound familiar? If so, it's time ... Read More

Frugal Living as an Extreme Sport

Friday August 10, 2007
What's the craziest thing that you've done in the name of saving money? Is it even something that you'd want to admit? Since reading Wild Ways to Save on Digerati, ... Read More

How to Break the Spending Habit

Thursday August 9, 2007
Looking for a way to break your bad spending habits? Then, consider this idea: Shop without a Cart Have you noticed how big shopping carts are getting? Those babies are designed to ... Read More

Ditch TV and Make Millions

Wednesday August 8, 2007
Have you ever stopped to calculate how much it costs to own a television? There's the cost of the television itself, the monthly cable bill and the electricity that's required ... Read More

Make a Rag Wreath

Tuesday August 7, 2007
Do you get a thrill out of making do with what you have? Do you have a knack for turning odds and ends into something new and useful? Then, it's ... Read More

Emergency Funds: How Much to Save?

Monday August 6, 2007
Emergency funds--nearly all financial experts agree that it's important to have one, but none of them seem to agree about how much you should save. Is it . . . A) ... Read More

Gold K Prescription Discount for Seniors

Friday August 3, 2007
Hey seniors! Are you tired of paying full price for your prescription medication? Then, check out Kmart's new Gold K prescription savings program. Enrollment is open to customers 50 or ... Read More

Discover Motiva: Thumbs Up or Down?

Thursday August 2, 2007
Have you heard about the new credit card from Discover? It's called the Discover Motiva Card, and comes with a unique perk: make six consecutive payments on time, and they'll ... Read More

Frugal Laundry Booster

Wednesday August 1, 2007
We've all seen advertisements for miracle laundry boosters that promise to clean your toughest stains and leave your whites whiter, but guess what? You don't need them--not when there's a ... Read More
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