2010-05-31 13:40
Last month I finally made the decision to get rid of my land line phone and go with only cell phones. I had been thinking about doing this for some time, since I would always grab my cell p… Read More
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I plan to use this blog to share with others how I am living a frugal life, and maybe learn a thing or two from people who read this. When I say frugal I don't mean cheap. There is definitely a difference, and I hope I can show that difference through my posts. These are tips that I use in my own life, and ones that I find helpful to help stretch my budget. I hope these tips are as helpful to you as they have been for me.
2010-04-30 15:49
Two weeks ago Staples was having a promotion for a ream of paper which would be free after rebate. Being one who doesn't like to pass up on anything I can get for free I went and picked up… Read More
2010-04-17 11:36
There is a certain lure that the lottery brings. The jackpots are so large, maybe, just maybe, I'll win some of it. But what happens more often than not is you don't win a thing, and worst… Read More
2010-03-20 13:24
I like to sign up to receive discounts via e-mail from some of my favorite restaurants. No need to pay full price when you know that discounts exist. But most of the time I get many more c… Read More
2010-03-14 03:05
When it comes to saving money there's the immediate benefit you get by making simple changes in your life, but there also long term savings to be realized with a minimal upfront investment… Read More
2010-02-14 11:44
I just came across this article from the Wall Street Journal about the rise in coupon redemption. It's a great article! Read More
2010-02-13 13:15
I'm sure it seems like prices continue to rise on the fruits and vegetables you regularly buy. You'll be able to stretch your dollar farther by buying directly from the farmer at a market… Read More
2010-02-07 14:22
This morning I finally got back to looking at grocery store circulars to help me prepare my shopping list. I used to do this every week before I canceled my subscription to the Sunday paper… Read More
2010-01-23 15:49
For the most part I'm your typical guy who doesn't find going out to stores or the mall to shop a relaxing day. I'd rather just go in, get what I need, and get out, without having to deal w… Read More
2010-01-19 16:41
There is never, a need to buy twist ties! EVER! Sure, twist ties are handy to have around for various projects. You can use twist ties to close garbage bags, to secure non-garbage bags, a… Read More
2010-01-09 10:19
I just posted last week that you can stretch your budget by using up your various samples of toothpastes, mouthwashes, and other items. But I neglected one area of free items which we all h… Read More
2010-01-02 19:15
Here's a quick tip to help you get your money's worth out of a bar of soap -- get a soap saver bag. When the bar gets small, or starts breaking into pieces, you put what's left into this ba… Read More
2010-01-02 19:03
I'm sorry it's been quite some time since my last post. I had been finishing up grad school, which is where I was focusing my time rather than this blog. Toward the end of grad school I ha… Read More
2009-08-04 23:05
Credit cards aren't always evil, and can even help you if you use them all the time. I know just what you're thinking -- that goes against everything you have read online, or heard in perso… Read More
2009-07-31 23:54
Sometimes when I feel I'm spinning my wheels I think back to some of my favorite inspirational quotes. One in particular comes to mind today, and it's from Henry Ford:Failure is the opportu… Read More
2009-07-29 13:59
I'm not only frugal with my money, but also with my time. Within the last week I decided to buy a DVD for my mom for her upcoming birthday. Rather than take the time to go to the store (wh… Read More
2009-07-29 02:34
Sometimes people mistake being frugal for simply being cheap. I can't speak for everyone, but in my situation that is not the case. To me, being cheap means not willing to spend at all, or… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
For many, many years I've had a traditional vacuum cleaner which took bags. I would often find myself buying bags (which come in a 2 pack) every 4-6 weeks or so. Eventually that vacuum sta… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A couple of weeks ago my wife and I wanted to watch the first installment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows before going to the theater to watch part 2. Yes, I know, going to a theate… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Have you seen the TLC show "Extreme Couponing" yet? I've seen a bunch of the episodes, and it had reminded me that I started this blog a while back and haven't posted in a while. I like th… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Last month I finally made the decision to get rid of my land line phone and go with only cell phones. I had been thinking about doing this for some time, since I would always grab my cell p… Read More
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