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Erin's Frugal Living Blog October 2008 Archive

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com Guide to Frugal Living

Last-Minute Halloween Help

Friday October 31, 2008
Scrambling to put the finishing touches on your Halloween costume? Here are some resources to help you do it on the cheap: How to Make Your Own Face Paint Make Fake Blood Make ... Read More

Budget Calculator

Thursday October 30, 2008
In need of a budget overhaul? Then, be one of the first to kick the tires on the new Frugal Living Budget Calculator. Just enter your numbers, and it'll do ... Read More

Have You Turned on the Heat Yet?

Tuesday October 28, 2008
I usually try to keep the heat off until November, but thanks to a string of unseasonably cold days, I've had to give in early. But giving in doesn't mean, ... Read More

Kmart Doubling Coupons

Monday October 27, 2008
If you've got a lot of coupons, now may be the time to use them. This week Kmart is doubling coupons with a face value up to and including $2.00! ... Read More

Two Free After Rebate Finds

Monday October 27, 2008
Could rebates be making a comeback? Yesterday's shopping trip gives me hope. I spotted two great free after rebate items in stores that you might want to take advantage of. ... Read More

Swap Your Way to a Halloween Costume

Friday October 24, 2008
Still need a Halloween costume? This weekend is a great time to do something about that. Why not call or e-mail your friends with a list of the costumes that ... Read More

New Savings for Seniors

Thursday October 23, 2008
Hey seniors, are you looking for new ways to save? Then, check out the latest additions to the Senior Discount Directory: AMC Theaters A discount of up to 30% is available for ... Read More

Save More with Google Alerts

Wednesday October 22, 2008
Are you familiar with Google Alerts? If not, you're missing out on one of the niftiest web tools around. Here's how it work: you go to the Google Alerts page; ... Read More

Organic Coupons

Tuesday October 21, 2008
Like organics, but prefer non-organic prices? Then, let coupons bridge the gap between the two. While you won't find many organic coupons in your Sunday newspaper, you will find plenty ... Read More

Are Phantom Loads Adding to Your Electric Bill?

Monday October 20, 2008
According to a joint study between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and several other environmental agencies around the globe, phantom loads can add a full 10% to your monthly electic ... Read More

Get Free Movie Rentals

Friday October 17, 2008
Short on cash, and looking for some cheap weekend entertainment? Then, try a free movie rental. They're easier to get than you might think: 4 Places to Rent Movies for Free Have ... Read More

Are They For Real?

Thursday October 16, 2008
Know what the biggest drug store bargain is according to Wallet Pop? Milk. Are they for real? Around here milk costs over $5 a gallon at the drug store – ... Read More

Old Cell Phone = Free Amazon Gift Card

Wednesday October 15, 2008
Have an old cell phone or a pile of old cell phones just lying around? Then, trade them to Flip-Swap for an Amazon gift card. The process couldn't be easier. ... Read More

Save More at Your Favorite Stores

Tuesday October 14, 2008
Have you stopped by the Frugal Living Forum lately? If not, you've missed some great money-saving tips. Here are two of them: Tip #1: Join the Big Lots Buzz Club, and you'll ... Read More

Free Halloween Fun for Kids

Tuesday October 14, 2008
Sure haunted houses, corn mazes and visits to the pumpkin patch are fun, but the cost for these activities can be a true Halloween fright. If you're looking for a more ... Read More

Plan a Frightful (and Frugal) Halloween

Monday October 13, 2008
Halloween is creeping closer; have you started planning yet? If not, there's still plenty of time to D-I-Y your way to a frightful celebration without a frightful price tag. Explore ... Read More

How to Store Nuts

Friday October 10, 2008
If you were to look in my basement right now, you'd probably think a squirrel had moved in for the winter. There are heaps of black walnuts drying on racks, ... Read More

Save on Meat

Wednesday October 8, 2008
Are the current meat prices butchering your grocery budget. If so, there's plenty you can do about it. Consider this idea: Buy Bones Did you know that Honeybaked Ham sells their ham ... Read More

Have You RedBoxed?

Monday October 6, 2008
Like to rent DVDs, but hate to fork over $4 for each one? Then, give RedBoxing a try. DVDs rent for $1 a piece, and you don't have to make ... Read More

What are Your Favorite Products?

Friday October 3, 2008
Sure Oprah has her list of favorites, but who can afford them? What we need is a list of favorites recommended by frugalites for frugalites. So, share away. What are ... Read More

Uses for Newspaper Sleeves

Wednesday October 1, 2008
Plastic newspaper sleeves – most people look at them and see trash, but the frugal person looks at them and sees possibilities. Have you found a great use for them? ... Read More
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