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Let’s answer some google searches!

The Frugal Girl

On the dashboard of my blog, I have a little app that shows me some of the recent search phrases that are leading people to my blog. Here’s a recent example from a text conversation with Sonia, where I’m in blue: Anyway. Let’s just start from the top! They aren’t respectful of other people’s wishes.

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Maybe I Should Save Money and Blog Less?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, the important-sounding “service engine soon” light, which invokes the imagery of an exploding car engine (but can be triggered simply by screwing the gas tank cap on wrong). You see, I don’t just blog, I make money blogging. In fact, I make good money blogging. It’s tempting to ignore. is too optimistic.

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Want to save money? Let go of the need for matching

The Frugal Girl

Scribbles over my friend’s face because I dunno if she wants to be on a blog! Let’s run through some examples! One last non-matching example: when I get a sock that sprouts a hole, I generally set the good sock aside and just use it with another sock of the same cut. My bedroom is another good example of this.

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Does delayed gratification = more appreciation?

The Frugal Girl

For example, I saved up for years and years to be able to buy my minivan without a car loan. I’m guessing that if this is a spectrum, readers of this blog will naturally be more toward the end that enjoys the fruit of delayed gratification.

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Yakezie Blog Swap

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On friday, I hosted a post from Broke Professionals as part of a blog swap. Different members from the network paired up to post on each other’s blogs and discuss the topic of how to save money on everyday activities. It’s a great way to get to know one another and help give each other’s blogs some extra exposure.

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How do you handle tipping?

The Frugal Girl

Here’s what she said: I am curious how you and fellow blog members handle tipping. For example, I visited Panera last week when my refrigerator was out. I don’t usually tip when it’s a self-serve experience In Bee’s Panera example, I would not feel obligated to tip. So, I still do that.

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Money Matters: Shipping Scams

Motherhood Moments

Lookout’s team of experts have found numerous examples of bad actors posing as popular shipping services (UPS, Fedex, DHL) to send fake confirmation SMS messages. To learn more, visit www.lookout.com and follow Lookout on its blog, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Check your email for any shipping confirmation you might have forgotten about.

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