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Be Frugal Today #1: Save Money on Trash Bags by Adding a 2nd Trash Can (1/365)
Sometimes I think I’ve gone off the deep end of frugal living and that my husband is going to tease me. Then there are the other times, like this week when I wanted to figure out how to save money on trash bags…
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Tablescapes: Budget Table Settings that Look Expensive
Decorating can be luxurious on any budget, as long as you know the right tips and strategies. Today, we're going to teach you how to create beautiful tablescapes and table settings on a budget.
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Recession-Proofing: It’s Not About How Much You Make
Editor’s note: With many American families feeling the pinch of the current recession, more and more people are turning to the internet to find ways to survive on one income. Some are even learning how to get by on no income due to a recent or impending layoff of their family’s breadwinner. What would you do if you or your husband lost your jobs? In this series, we’ve been talking to moms and dads about the measures they are taking for recession-proofing their families. What can you do now to ensure that a financial hardship would have the smallest possible impact on your family’s well-being? This week, Amy is giving…
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10 Ways Not to Break the Bank When Baby Comes
Having a baby can easily be one of the most expensive life changes you'll go through. For such little people, babies seem to require very big purchases! In reality, it is possible to have a baby while staying on budget. Here are ten ways NOT to break the bank when baby comes:
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How one SAHM Recession-Proofed Her Family
Editor’s note: With the current state of the economy, many one-income families are especially worried about the security of their employment. We’ve been talking to moms and dads a lot lately about the measures they are taking to make sure their families are recession-proofed. In other words, what can you do now to ensure that a possible layoff would have the smallest possible impact on your family’s lifestyle and well-being? This week, Phoebe Hendricks was kind enough to share her tips and strategies with us. The following is a guest post by Phoebe Hendricks. She is married to the most amazing and supportive husband and is a stay at home…
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Let's Hear it for Frugal Husbands!
Having the support people in our lives understand and get on board with our frugal movement is key. It makes everything easier to have the same thinking about spending less and saving more with your spouse (or other support person).
