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Erin's Frugal Living Blog August 2008 Archive

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com Guide to Frugal Living

Use Up Those Tomatoes

Friday August 29, 2008
Blessed with an abundance of tomatoes, but not sure what to do with all those juicy, red orbs? Then, consider this idea: Make Tomato Juice Turn a big pile of tomatoes into ... Read More

Make the Most of Farmer's Markets

Wednesday August 27, 2008
Summer must be coming to a close because I'm starting to see lots of fall fruits and vegetables at the farmer's market – apples, pumpkins, okra, peppers, and pears – ... Read More

Only Four Months Til Christmas

Monday August 25, 2008
Yep, it's official . . . Christmas is just four months away. Have you started planning yet? If not, now is a great time to start. Put a little thought ... Read More

Bad Money-Saving Ideas You've Tried

Friday August 22, 2008
If you've been practicing frugality for any length of time you're bound to have had at least a few frugal flops along the way – those money saving ideas that ... Read More

Use for Old Jeans: Make a Yoga Bag

Wednesday August 20, 2008
Enjoy crafting with recycled materials? Then, here's a new project for you: a

How to Make Vegetable Broth

Monday August 18, 2008
Looking for ways to use up your garden surplus? Then, try your hand at making vegetable broth. You can cook up a big pot in an hour's time; then, freeze ... Read More

Quick Ways to Earn Extra Cash

Friday August 15, 2008
Being ready for the unexpected is an important part of the frugal lifestyle. Do you know how you'd raise extra money if you found yourself in a pinch? Share your ... Read More

Rent College Textbooks and Save

Wednesday August 13, 2008
Getting ready to go back to college or have a son or daughter that is? Then, here's a great way to save: Instead of buying all of those must-have textbooks, ... Read More

Turn Cheap Meat into Tasty Meat

Monday August 11, 2008
Enjoy a good steak now and then, but hate paying good steak prices? Then don't. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you turn that bargain beef into ... Read More

The Ethics of Saving Money

Friday August 8, 2008
Saving money is great, but not when it crosses the line of what is ethical and legal. Have you thought about what you will and won't do in the name ... Read More

Trim Your Budget

Wednesday August 6, 2008
Pop quiz: When was the last time that you pulled out your budget and gave it a good trim? If you're not sure, then it's probably time to do it ... Read More

Save Money with Copycat Recipes

Monday August 4, 2008
Restaurant food sure isn't cheap, but I'm willing to bet that there's at least one restaurant dish that you find yourself craving from time to time. For me it's the ... Read More

Frugal Friday Challenge

Friday August 1, 2008
Stuck in a frugal rut? Doing the same money-saving things again and again, without adding anything new to your routine? Well, today's the day to do something about it. Think ... Read More
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