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Erin's Frugal Living Blog September 2007 Archive

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com Guide to Frugal Living

Free Things to Do in Cities Around the Globe

Friday September 28, 2007
Visiting free attractions is a great way to cut the cost of a vacation, but how do you track down all of those great freebies when you aren't familiar with ... Read More

Cut Your Transportation Costs

Thursday September 27, 2007
Wish you had more money for food and other things? Then consider this fact: switching to public transportation has been shown to save the average family $6,200 a year! That's ... Read More

Clean Your Bathrooms on the Cheap

Wednesday September 26, 2007
I've yet to meet someone that enjoys cleaning bathrooms; but it's a necessary chore, so it may as well get done frugally. With that in mind, here are several bathroom ... Read More

Winterize Your Home for Savings

Tuesday September 25, 2007
While it may not be time to pull out the heavy wool sweaters just yet, it is a good time to start thinking about winterizing your home; and a good ... Read More

Frugal Giving

Monday September 24, 2007
Giving to charity doesn't have to mean giving money. Learn how you can make a difference by donating your old eyeglasses, cellphones, computers, ink cartridges, hearing aids and even dentures. Frugal ... Read More

World's Best Flea Markets

Friday September 21, 2007
Okay, apparently I have my work cut out for me. After reviewing the Travel Channel's list of the world's best flea markets (there are 10), I've discovered that I haven't ... Read More

Banana Bran Muffins

Thursday September 20, 2007
What do you get when you cross a ripe banana, some bran cereal and a few other kitchen staples? A very tasty and affordable breakfast that's perfect for eating on ... Read More

Guilt and Money

Wednesday September 19, 2007
How much money can you blow on frivolous things before you start to feel guilty about it? That's the question raised in a post over at Simple Dollar, and I ... Read More

Homemade Carpet Cleaner Recipes

Tuesday September 18, 2007
Pets, kids and everyday mishaps make it hard to keep carpet clean. So the big question is: How do you treat those nasty spots and stains without blowing your budget ... Read More

Free Printable Pop-Up Cards

Monday September 17, 2007
Pop-up cards can be a lot of fun to give, but the price tag on one of those babies--ouch! Fortunately, you can skip the sticker shock and make your own ... Read More

Make a Sweater Bag

Friday September 14, 2007
Looking for a way to spruce up your fall and winter wardrobe without spending a lot? Then, transform one of your never-worn sweaters into an sweater bag. It's chic and ... Read More

Does Wal-Mart Save You Money?

Thursday September 13, 2007
$2,500--that's how much Wal-Mart claims you'll save by shopping in their stores over the course of a year. Are you seeing this much savings? I'm certainly not. In fact, I'm not ... Read More

Frugal Air Freshener

Wednesday September 12, 2007
Looking for an inexpensive and natural way to freshen and deodorize your home and belongings? Then, head to your pantry, and pull out this magic item . . . Frugal ... Read More

Have Companies Gotten Stingier with Coupons?

Tuesday September 11, 2007
Where have all of the coupons gone? That's what I want to know. I used to swiss cheese the Sunday coupon inserts in preparation for a trip to the store, ... Read More

Save on Organics

Monday September 10, 2007
Trying to go organic without going broke? Then, consider this tip: Seek Reduced Produce The organic trend is still new, and that means many stores haven't figured out how much to order. ... Read More

Being Uncool Saves Money

Friday September 7, 2007
Are you cool? I'm not, at least not according to savingadvice.com, where an article, Fifteen Ways Being Uncool Saves Money, lists--surprise, surprise--15 ways that being uncool saves money. And guess ... Read More

Make a Wine Cork Wreath

Thursday September 6, 2007
Are you big into recycling? Then, add corks to your list of things worth hanging on to. With just a few supplies and a couple hours of time, you can ... Read More

Have You Started Your Christmas Shopping?

Wednesday September 5, 2007
Black Friday may kick off the Christmas shopping season for most shoppers, but it doesn't have to kick off the start to yours. Start looking for gifts now, while the ... Read More

Organize Your Finances

Tuesday September 4, 2007
Pop quiz: Can you list your financial goals? Do you know how much money you spend each month? Do you follow a budget? Do you know how much you're worth? If you answered "no" ... Read More
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