Money

First, let me say that I don’t look down on people for having TV and I don’t care if people watch it. I don’t think TV is inherently wrong or …

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A word to the wise: never read an article about child rearing that starts out warning you about all the things you will have to give up when you have …

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We have decided to get chickens. I have three reasons for wanting to get chickens. They are: 1. Fresh eggs—Obviously, chickens lay eggs. 2. Free manure for the garden—Chicken manure …

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Awhile back, I did a Finish It Up challenge for myself to complete all the craft projects I have going on. Currently, I am focusing on number five on the …

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I can’t believe no one has invented a paper towel dispenser that lets you cut off exactly the amount of paper towel you want. Here is how it would work: …

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Inspired by the news that Americans waste 40% of their food, from August 22 to September 22, 2012, I wrote down all my food waste. To do this, I simply …

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I’ve been reading posts on blogs about how to avoid giving Christmas gifts this year. Every time I read one these posts, I wonder how these bloggers are perceived by …

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A question that came up on the post on carrying your food and entertainment budget in cash is, how do you determine your food and entertainment budget in the first …

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The other day, Mr. Savvy took a rare trip to a fast food restaurant. It cost him $2.17 to eat lunch. I had to admit, that’s a hard price to …

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The Frugal Find has a great post on saving money by buying bulk canned foods at Costco. I do this too, and can vouch for the savings. The idea is …

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Sooner or later, the Internet comes up with a solution for everything. Enter Coin Jar Calculator, a website that estimates how much the money in your coin jar is worth. …

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