Fashion Without Guilt

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

With the housing and economic market at a all time low, many people have had to redefine what their American Dream will be. Related posts: Frugal Tip Monday-Resolutions for New Year. Frugal Tip Monday-Resolutions for New Year. Frugal Tip Monday-True Cost of Your First Apartment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

’ While there is some macro economic sense in consumer spending causing an impact on the country’s growth, it doesn’t necessarily play well at the individual consumer finance level. We all are typically affected by the conditions around us, including economic conditions. percent in 2010 following a decrease of 2.8

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2014

Students now more than ever are graduating into a life of student loan payments, debt, and economic uncertainty. It’s necessary to be as frugal as possible, and some would even make the argument that it’s easier to be frugal as a student. Lifestyle Inflation. Living like a student is fine, when you are a student.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2014

Almost always, working with the vehicle you have rather than buying a brand new one makes more economical sense and is better for the environment. Go Frugal Go Green' He assured me as long as we continued to faithfully maintain the car as we have been, we could easily keep the car until it hit 200,000 miles or even more.

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Frugal Luxuries

DECEMBER 6, 2011

The creative slight of hand that transforms your ordinary home into a visual celebration of the season can be surprising simple and economical! The decorating of houses as part of winter festivals harkens back to antiquity. Want to see just how easy and budget friendly it is? Simply click the links below to learn more about each topic!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

The truth is, there are plenty of things our grandparents and great grandparents did that were eco-friendly and frugal that we can easily do today. We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

A study once conducted by members of the economics department at Elon University in North Carolina concluded (according to article Clothes and Personal Grooming Can Affect Earnings on Live Science ). Go Frugal'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Read about how Amanda at Frugal Confessions just kicked her 9-5 to the curb (a guest post on You Only Do This Once). If you’re graduating soon or know someone who is, make sure to share Jason’s financial advice for new grads from Frugal Habits. Paying off debt is hard to do. And it’s even harder when mishaps occur.

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Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

So if you have something small and heavy to send, this is the most economical way to ship. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! There are some exclusions, so be sure to read through the fine print. This deal is good through 2/28.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 26, 2014

Creating a short-term budget and long-term financial plan can not only help you get out of debt once and for all, but they can also guide you to economic independence and prosperity. When economic conditions started deteriorating in late 2008, the prices of both gold and silver began to skyrocket. Frugal frugal living'

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. I was not raised by frugal people, but my fiance (now husband) was very frugal, and I wanted to learn how to adopt some of the same mindset so we could be on the same page.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 5, 2013

Vacations on a Dime: Sail Away for Less – You may have seen all of the headlines about cruise ships lately, but the truth is, cruise ships are still a fun and economical way to enjoy a luxury vacation. Frugal Travel Deals summer fun' Find out how…. Don’t miss this ideas…. This site uses affiliate links.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 23, 2013

Kia Rio: The Kia Rio is affordable, economical and a great family-friendly vehicle. VW Passat: The Volkswagen Passat is a bit more pricey ($20,845) than the previous family-friendly vehicle, yet economical models that we’ve mentioned here, but it’s also a better vehicle. Frugal green living' The basic model has a 1.6-liter,

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 16, 2014

Frugal Cooking for Simple Living by Michael Holtby. Basic Economics for Students and Non Students Alike by Jerry Wyant. . $1 Per Pound Grocery Shopping by Mary Frances Pickett. How To Grow Plants by Margaret Phillips. The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World for Kids by Elaine Donato. Natural Skin RX Sample. Father’s Day Banner.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 7, 2011

In the current economic climate, many households are trying to save money. Being frugal and making small savings everyday can make an impact. Your home is probably one of your biggest expenses – so it could help to devise a saving strategy for your home. Stick to the list!

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2014

Frugal Simplicity by Sally Thomas. Home Economics for Homeschoolers by Heather Leach. Super Duper Princess Heroes by Sanjay Nambiar. The Jane Austen Collection by Jane Austen. Surprised by Suffering by R.C. 30 Minute Meals (or Less!): Mexican Cookbook by Katerina Black. American Baby Subscription. Free Audiobook through Audible.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Buy more for longer while protecting future months against food inflation or shrinking income fluxes driven by economic shifts or job insecurities. Ethics and frugality can thrive together!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. What’s your best frugal win? What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area? What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? – Two economic giants square off. They pulled us out of The Great Depression, but do they have any wisdom to offer us in our current economic situation? It will leave you wondering if you are losing quality in your frugal choices.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? Do you enjoy making old things new again? If so, you are in the minority. Those classes taught usable skills.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 28, 2013

So, if your family is one of those whose getaway plans have been curtailed by harsh economic realities, then don’t despair. Frugal staycation' For those who roll the dice and spend the big bucks, there’s no guarantee that lousy weather, creepy hotels, car trouble or unexpected illness won’t turn the whole trip into one giant fiasco.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 16, 2012

Planting Fruit Trees Was a Bad Economic Decision We spent $95 for the trees. It’s Time to Plan Your Frugal Spring Garden At our house the gardening catalogs started arriving last week. People tried everything from pepper to hungry tomcats to tiger poop to keep them away from their trees! We spent money for water.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2011

It is a perfect fit for me, as frugality is my hobby and passion, but I also find myself very attracted to the “go green” movement. The fact that the Prairie EcoThrifter focuses heavily on both topics – frugality and green living – really appealed to me. Think that is counter-productive to my frugal lifestyle? Think again!

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 25, 2012

A staycation is the perfect economical alternative to a conventional vacation. If affording a vacation just doesn’t seem possible, why not have a “staycation” instead, where you enjoy your own city or state without all the added travel expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

So, if you have the time and the patience, you can safely and economically reuse furniture of almost any type. Changing out the hardware, painting or antiquing the surface or adding decorative touches might be ways you could update the look of your old furniture pieces or cabinets. Have you renewed used furniture?

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 29, 2013

Keeping it under at least 50 pounds is the most economical way to pack it. Frugal Travel Deals vacation on a dime' If your bag is too heavy, you could find yourself paying a great deal more. Weigh it and make sure you know how much your suitcase weighs before you get to the airport. Get on The List. All rights reserved.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 13, 2013

You may have seen all of the headlines about cruise ships lately, but the truth is, cruise ships are still a fun and economical way to enjoy a luxury vacation! Frugal Travel Deals vacation on a dime' Image courtesy of David Castillo Dominici / FreeDigitalPhotos.net. All rights reserved. This site uses affiliate links.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 6, 2013

Trains are still a fun and economically friendly way to travel. Frugal Travel Deals vacation on a dime' If you are looking to travel for less this summer, or just looking for an unusual getaway, you must read about why traveling by train is the way! Train travel is becoming more popular now than ever. All rights reserved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. This post was written by Marie. . Through the harsh reality of real scarcity in our own personal financial situation, we learned those lessons over 40 years ago. We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 21, 2011

To be economical, avoid the special flours, the real butter, chocolate, nuts and other special ingredients. Holiday baked goods can make an excellent gift – for someone on your list, or to take to the cookie exchange at work. However, unless you are careful, those baked goods can break the budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Budgeting and Economics. Amanda L Grossman presents The Groundhog Day Financial Lesson I am Doomed to Live Over and Over Again posted at Frugal Confessions , saying, “Have you ever had a lesson in life appear over and over again, and you feel as though you are doomed to attempt to learn it for the rest of your foreseeable future.

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Frugal Luxuries

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

. ~~~~~~ Second Choice: DIY Lip Balm Kit ($40) DIY kits can actually be a good, and often economical, way to dabble in a new skill to see if it''s something you like before investing a lot of time and money in the necessary supplies. I realize that, at first glance, DIY kits don''t appear to be the most frugal of investments.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

as well their health enhancing potential is legendary as is the economical and time - saving benefits of developing the habit. . ~~~ Happily , our kitchen now boasts , on a regular basis , several batches of fermented drinks and vegetables in various stages of their alchemical transformations ! Are you practicing the art of fermentation?

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Frugal Luxuries

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Turkey bones and vegetable scraps inside my slow cooker transform into a delicious, nutritious, economical broth. I also add a few pinches of sea salt as well as a clove or two of garlic, unpeeled is okay! Broth is done after several hours on the stove top or overnight in the slow cooker.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

FruGal presents Why you SHOULD sweat the small stuff when it comes to money – FruGal. While in some cases this is true, FruGal has a point here. The Amateur Financier presents Frugal Friday – Honeymoons. Dana presents 5 Frugal Ways To Beat Food Price Inflation. Thanks for the tips SPF.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability. .”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Paul Vachon presents Frugal Living Made Easy posted at The Frugal Toad , saying, “Frugal living is all about making informed and deliberate choices in how to spend money. This edition is arranged by subject heading, so that you can browse efficiently.

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