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Erin's Frugal Living Blog April 2008 Archive

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com Guide to Frugal Living

Wall Street Journal Says It's Time to Stockpile

Wednesday April 30, 2008
Apparently doling out stock market advice isn't enough to keep the Wall Street Journal busy because it's now doling out super market advice as well. Their recommendation: start stockpiling. Journal writer, ... Read More

Printable Stockpile List

Tuesday April 29, 2008
Stockpiling groceries when they're on sale is a great way to keep your grocery spending down. Print out the Frugal Living stockpile list, and customize it to your tastes and ... Read More

Stimulus Payments Start Going Out Today

Monday April 28, 2008
Anxiously awaiting your stimulus payment? Then, you'll be happy to hear that the government has decided to send them out early. If your Social Security number ends in 00 through ... Read More

Do You Have Money Hiding in Your Pantry?

Thursday April 24, 2008
If you opened up your pantry and found money sitting on the shelves what would you do with it? Spend it? Save it? I'll bet you wouldn't leave it sitting ... Read More

Make Your Own Hair Products

Wednesday April 23, 2008
Love what hair products do for your hair, but hate what they do to your wallet? Then, try making your own. You can whip up your own line of hair ... Read More

Why Bother with Frugality?

Tuesday April 22, 2008
Ever had someone ask why you devote so much energy to trying to save a few dollars here and there? Trent Hamm of Simple Dollar has devised the perfect answer. ... Read More

Eliminate Phantom Energy Users

Monday April 21, 2008
Did you know that TV's, DVD players, computers and even toasters continue to consume electricity when they're not in use? It's true. Known as phantom energy users, these items silently ... Read More

Get a Bigger Stimulus Check

Friday April 18, 2008
Want to make your stimulus check grow by 10%? Then, bring it to Sears, Kmart or Kroger. These stores are offering a 10% bonus to customers who redeem their stimulus ... Read More

Ingredient Substitutes

Thursday April 17, 2008
Looking for more ways to trim your grocery bill amid rising prices? Then, consider making your own substitutes for some of the pricer items on your grocery list. Meat, honey, ... Read More

Gas Expected to Reach $4 by Summer

Wednesday April 16, 2008
A $4 cup of coffee is bad, but $4 a gallon gas – that's just plain outrageous! Who can afford that? Unfortunately, if the experts' predictions are correct, by this ... Read More

Cheap Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Tuesday April 15, 2008
Mother's Day is less than a month away; do you have a gift picked out yet? If not, there's still time to put together something frugal and fabulous. Here's an ... Read More

Economic Stimulus Payments: How will You Spend Yours?

Monday April 14, 2008
The first round of economic stimulus payments is set to go out May 2. Have you decided what you'll do with yours? Share your answer, and see what other Frugal ... Read More

Dishwasher Detergent Recipe

Friday April 11, 2008
Ready to trade your over-priced and chemical-laden dishwasher detergent for something better? Then, consider making your own. You'll be amazed at how easy it is. Dishwasher Detergent Recipe More Homemade Kitchen Cleaners: Dishwasher ... Read More

How to Make 10 Ordinary Things Last Longer

Thursday April 10, 2008
Earlier this week, I shared some ways to make your shoes last longer, but what about all of those other must-have items like soap and razor blades? Is there a ... Read More

Make Your Shoes Last Longer

Tuesday April 8, 2008
How long do your shoes last? Six months? A year? It never seems like long enough does it? If you want to get more wears out of each pair, the ... Read More

Homemade Milk Paint

Monday April 7, 2008
Low and no-VOC paints have gotten a lot of attention lately, and for good reason – they're easier on the earth and healthier for you. But guess what? They're not ... Read More

Frugal Travel Planning

Friday April 4, 2008
The weather is starting to warm up, and that can only mean one thing . . . vacation season is fast approaching. Do you have your travel plans in place ... Read More

32 Reasons to Be Frugal

Thursday April 3, 2008
Can you name 32 reasons to be frugal? Jennifer Derrick of savingadvice.com can. Check out her list; then, share your own reasons for being frugal. Here are my top five ... Read More

Homemade Fertilizer Recipes

Wednesday April 2, 2008
Want to keep your garden green without spending a lot of green? Then, consider making your own fertilizer. Once you see how easy it is, you'll wonder why you ever ... Read More

Make Your Own Yogurt

Tuesday April 1, 2008
Call me stubborn, but I refuse to let the increasing grocery prices increase my grocery budget; and that’s meant cutting out a lot of things. Most recently it’s meant cutting ... Read More
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