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Erin's Frugal Living Blog November 2007 Archive

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com Guide to Frugal Living

Giving to Charity: The Frugal Approach

Friday November 30, 2007
You're careful with your money all year, so it only makes sense that you'd want to be careful with the way you donate it too. Check out Consumerism Commentary's article, ... Read More

Save Money on Your Water Bill

Thursday November 29, 2007
Looking for ways to reduce your water bill? Then, consider this tip: Take Showers Instead of Baths According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it takes 35 gallons of water to fill the ... Read More

Regifting: Yay or Nay?

Wednesday November 28, 2007
Regifting--it seems to be one of those ideas that you either love or hate. I for one think it's okay, but only when it's done right. I wouldn't, for example, ... Read More

Save Money on Christmas Cards

Tuesday November 27, 2007
Just checked the USPS Holiday Shipping Calendar, and there are still 23 days to get those Christmas cards in the mail for guaranteed Christmas delivery (December 20 is the cut ... Read More

Cyber Monday: How to Get the Best Deals

Friday November 23, 2007
Cyber Monday--it's the start of the holiday shopping season online, and a great day for bargains--but only if you know how to find them. Here's a tip that should help: Order ... Read More

Black Friday Shopping Tips

Wednesday November 21, 2007
Planning to nab some bargains on Black Friday? Here's a tip that should help: Investigate Price Matching and Return/Rebuy Policies Some store will match a competitor's price on an identical item. Others ... Read More

Cook Your Turkey to Frugal Perfection

Tuesday November 20, 2007
If you're as careful with your grocery spending as I am, a Thanksgiving turkey is a real investment--and not one that you're willing to mess up. Fortunately, Linda Larsen, our ... Read More

Save Money When Flying

Monday November 19, 2007
Photo courtesy pedrosimoes7 Whether you're looking to book a last-minute Thanksgiving flight or trying to pull your Christmas travel plans together, there are loads of ways to save on airfare. Do ... Read More

Lower Your Electric Bill

Friday November 16, 2007
Looking for a way to lower your electric bill? Then, consider this tip: Replace Regular Night Lights with LED Night Lights LED night lights cost less than 25 cents a year to ... Read More

Replacing Old Appliances: What's the Savings?

Thursday November 15, 2007
We've all heard that switching to new, energy-efficient appliances can save money, but just how much money are we talking about? Use the calculators at EnergyGuide to find out. Then, ... Read More

Frugal Thanksgiving Travel

Wednesday November 14, 2007
$3 a gallon gas and travel go together about as well as oil and water, but that doesn't mean that you have to scrap your Thanksgiving trip to stay on ... Read More

Thanksgiving Dinner: Make It or Buy It?

Tuesday November 13, 2007
Thanksgiving is approaching fast--just eight days till the big day. With that in mind, it's time to talk turkey. Do you find it cheaper to make your Thanksgiving meal or ... Read More

LED Christmas Lights Save Money and Electricity

Monday November 12, 2007
Have you heard about LED Christmas lights? If not, it's time to give them a look. LED lights cost 90 percent less to operate, and last much longer than traditional ... Read More

Frugal Recipes Galore

Friday November 9, 2007
With the weekend upon us, it's a great time for some frugal experiments in the kitchen. Here are some great recipes from About's video library that you're going to want ... Read More

Uses for Baking Soda

Thursday November 8, 2007
Baking soda--it's cheap, non-toxic and a real cleaning power house. Could a frugal person ask for anything more? Grab a box out of your pantry, and use it to tackle ... Read More

Did Black Friday Already Happen?

Wednesday November 7, 2007
I realize we're still a couple weeks away from the Black Friday sales, but you wouldn't know it if you thumbed through a sales flyer or walked through a store--those ... Read More

Are You Prepared for the Unexpected?

Tuesday November 6, 2007
In the last week my home developed a gas leak, we discovered the hot water heater had to be replaced (the source of the gas leak), and the downstairs heating ... Read More

Limited: $15 Off Any Purchase Printable Coupon

Friday November 2, 2007
Here's an opportunity to do some free (or deeply discounted) Christmas shopping. The Limited has posted a printable coupon good for $15 off any purchase. The offer is good through ... Read More

Homemade Gifts for Kids

Thursday November 1, 2007
Well, we've fallen under the eight week mark in the Christmas countdown, and that has me (and I'm sure many of you) busy working on Christmas gifts. If you're looking ... Read More
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