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Frugal Living December 2011 Archive

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What are Your New Year's Resolutions?

Saturday December 31, 2011
The new year has arrived. Have you thought about what you hope to accomplish? Share your resolutions and draw inspiration from other reader's resolutions. Get Started Now: Spend Less; Save More Get Out ... Read More

What Did You Accomplish in 2011?

Friday December 30, 2011
This time of year, we tend to look ahead to the new year and our new goals; but we should also take time to reflect on the past year and ... Read More

Recycle Your Christmas Cards

Thursday December 29, 2011
Turn a creative eye on them, and this year's Christmas cards could become next year's gifts and gift wrap: Christmas Card Placemats Christmas Card Coasters Greeting Card Boxes Greeting Card Tags More Christmas Card Crafts Photo ... Read More

Eliminate Holiday Debt Quickly

Wednesday December 28, 2011
Did you rack up some holiday debt this year, despite your best intentions? Follow the instructions in this no-nonsense guide to get rid of it quickly: How to Eliminate Holiday Debt ... Read More

Uses for Leftover Ham and Ham Bones

Tuesday December 27, 2011
Pull out that leftover holiday ham (and that ham bone too). There are lots of tasty things that you can make with it: Leftover Ham Recipes Uses for Ham Bones How to Freeze ... Read More

Get Free eBooks

Monday December 26, 2011
Did you get an eReader for Christmas? Here's where to go to get more free eBooks than you could ever read: 6 Sources for Free eBooks Related Reading: Save Money on Books Save on ... Read More

Holiday Markdown Schedule

Sunday December 25, 2011
Planning to hit the after-Christmas sales? Here's when those markdowns are likely to take place: Holiday Markdown Schedule Related Reading: Make the Most of After-Christmas Sales Follow on Facebook | Follow on Twitter

Forget an Ingredient?

Sunday December 25, 2011
Before you waste time and money on another trip to the store, check to see if there's something else than you can use in its place: Ingredient Substitutions Related Reading: Make Your Own ... Read More

Cheap Last-Minute Gift Ideas

Friday December 23, 2011
Still have a few people to knock off your gift list? Skip the shopping frenzy, and go straight for a frugal solution: 10 Cheap Last-Minute Gift Ideas Related Reading: Movie Coupons Holiday Gift Card ... Read More

Holiday Baking Supply Coupons

Thursday December 22, 2011
Use coupons to keep your holiday baking costs down. Here's a round-up of the best baking supply coupons available this week: VeryBestBaking.com $.50 off two bags of Nestle Toll House Morsels $.50 off ... Read More

Get Your House Guest Ready

Wednesday December 21, 2011
Have a million things to do before your family arrives? Turn to vinegar and Follow on Facebook | Follow on Twitter

Restaurant.com 90% Off

Tuesday December 20, 2011
Okay, here's a sale that's worth getting excited about: through December 24 you can get $25 restaurant gift certificates for just $1 on

Best Gifts Under $5

Tuesday December 20, 2011
Need some cheap gift ideas for co-workers, friends and all those secret Santa gift exchanges? We've got ya covered: 14 Gifts Under $5 Do you have a favorite under-$5 gift that you ... Read More

Gifts for Men

Monday December 19, 2011
Stumped one what to give the guy in your life? Consider these affordable options: Frugal Gifts for Men Homemade Gifts for Men Cheap Stocking Stuffers for Men Photo © Morguefile user jeltovski Follow on Facebook ... Read More

How to Wrap Food Gifts

Sunday December 18, 2011
Use these free printables to wrap your food gifts, and they'll look as good as they taste: Canning Jar Labels Freezer Labels Recipe Cards Gift Bag Toppers Related Reading: How to Safely Package Food for Mailing Food ... Read More

Get It Wrapped for Less

Saturday December 17, 2011
Ready to tackle your wrapping? Check out these ideas for affordable wrapping paper, gift bags, gift tags and more: Make Your Own Gift Wrap Cheap Christmas Wrap Ideas Make Your Own Gift Bows Printable ... Read More

Cheap Stocking Stuffers

Thursday December 15, 2011
Fill up those stockings without draining your wallet. Here are cheap stock stuffer ideas for everyone on your list: Kids Women Men Photo © Flickr user andrewmalone Follow on Facebook | Follow on Twitter

Holiday Budget Check In

Wednesday December 14, 2011

Ship Gifts for Less

Tuesday December 13, 2011
Ready to get those gifts in the mail? Use these tips to keep your shipping costs in check: Save on Shipping Save Money on Postage Photo © Flickr user lemonhalf Follow on Facebook | ... Read More

Printable Holiday Gift Tags

Monday December 12, 2011
Print your holiday gift tags now, and you'll be one step closer to getting all of those gifts wrapped. Here are four free designs to choose from: Printable Holiday Gift Tags More ... Read More

Homemade Gift Idea: Candied Orange Peels

Friday December 9, 2011
Busy eating oranges by the dozen? Why not use the peels to make candied orange peels. It's easy and frugal. Just follow Elizabeth LaBau's instructions: How to Make Candied Orange Peels Related ... Read More

Holiday Gift Card Bonuses

Thursday December 8, 2011
Planning to give gift cards to some or all of the people on your Christmas list? Buy them from one of these businesses, and you'll snag a bonus gift card ... Read More

Homemade Gifts for Pets

Tuesday December 6, 2011
Don't leave your pets out of all the homemade gift action. There are lots of things that you can make for them: Homemade Gifts for Pets Related Reading: Pet Food Coupons Pet Rewards Programs Save ... Read More

Gifts in a Jar

Monday December 5, 2011
Gifts in a jar are fun to make and cheap to give. Grab a case of canning jars, and knock out your entire Christmas list with one of these gift ... Read More

Old-Fashioned Fruitcake

Friday December 2, 2011
Ready to dive into your holiday baking? Give this old-fashioned fruitcake recipe a try. I'll have another homemade gift idea up next Friday, so be sure to check back. Frugal Food Gifts: Refrigerator ... Read More

Gifts from the Kitchen

Thursday December 1, 2011
Food gifts are good for your budget and your popularity. Roll up your sleeves, and gives these gift-worthy recipes a try: 33 Gifts from the Kitchen Wrap It: Printable Recipe Cards Canning Jar Labels Printable ... Read More

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