Frugal

Extreme Couponing: Do You Really Save or is it a Waste of Time?

by Glen Craig

Extreme couponing has become quite the craze and there’s no denying there can be significant savings to be had; but at what cost? This sounds like an oxymoron – but depending on the circumstances, couponing can come with a hefty price tag.  There are some great deals to be had out there and there is [...]

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Festival of Frugality – Spend It Edition

by Glen Craig

Welcome to the Festival of Frugality – Spend it Edition (this is number 263 for those keeping count out there)! So why “Spend It” for a frugality festival?  Well, sometimes people take frugality to extremes that I think aren’t productive.  Other times people get frugality all wrong.  Throughout the carnival I’m going to tell you [...]

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Where To Find Cheap Fun Family Activities – 6 Places

by Glen Craig

Ask anyone with kids and they will tell you – going out with the family can be expensive! Think about it – every activity you might do yourself is multiplied by the number of people in your family.  Going to the zoo by yourself could cost you $10, for example, but for a family of [...]

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What’s This Groupon I Keep Hearing About?

by Glen Craig
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Maybe you’ve seen some ads on the web. Perhaps you heard about it on the local news.  I don’t know about you but I’ve been hearing about Groupon everywhere!  So what is this Groupon all about?!? Groupon (group+coupon) is a site that offers up a daily deal on some of the best attractions, eateries, and [...]

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We’re Mowing It Old School-ish

by Glen Craig
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Among the many responsibilities a home-owner can have is a lawn. For us, we’ve been pushing that responsibility on a landscaper who comes by once a week to mow the lawn, trim the edges, and weed the garden.  But this will be the last week he comes because next week we’re going DIY – We’re [...]

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Comparing TV Services With BillShrink

by Glen Craig
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Do you wonder if your TV provider (Cable, Satellite, Fiber-Optic) is giving you the best deal possible? BillShrink has just introduced a service that will compare TV packages in your area based on your preferences and tell you the best television service deal that’s out there.

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Frugality Doesn’t Mean You Have To Deprive Yourself

by Glen Craig
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What is the first thing that pops into your head when I say the word frugal? Do you see an image of grumpy, old Ebenezer Scrooge sitting alone at his desk counting his money?  Or perhaps you imagine yourself shivering in the dark, afraid of wasting money on heat or electricity? If that’s what you [...]

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Wedding Questions With Anja Winikka Editor At TheKnot.com – Presented By Married On MySpace

by Glen Craig
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I had the pleasure to interview Anja Winikka, editor at the well-known wedding website TheKnot.com. We discussed affordable weddings and how the current economy is affecting wedding decisions. Hope you enjoy!

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4 Ways to Enjoy The Movie Theater Experience For Less

by Glen Craig
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Going to the movies is one of my favorite past-times – since December I’ve seen four movies on the big screen: The Princess and the Frog, It’s Complicated, Avatar, and Sherlock Holmes.  I love the big screen, the great sound, and the cushy seats. But prices for movies haven’t been so comfortable for consumers.  In [...]

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Why Should I Keep Dumping Money Into My Old Car Or Other Old Junk?

by Glen Craig
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That older car of yours is starting to show signs of wear, and it seems month after month you’re fixing something or other. When should you call it quits and upgrade to something newer? If you’re frugal, you’re trying to get every last stinking mile out of your car possible.  If you’re like me with [...]

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