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Tutorial Tuesday: $2 Spunky Step Stool

2/7/12 8:30am by jessiehyde
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Step Stool

After finishing up our closet makeover a few weeks ago, we realized we needed a small step stool to reach our highest row of storage boxes. We wanted something that wouldn't take up much room, would be functional, and, of course, inexpensive, so we wandered to our local flea market to see what we could find. After making too many laps to count, and throwing out a few options, we spotted this little treasure buried in a corner under a table.  Read more >

Make a Money Change Without Increasing Your Salary

2/7/12 7:16am by Rita Arens
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Palm Tree

Our New Year's resolutions are a month in, and if you're anything like me, you're wondering how you possibly thought you could save money in 2012. The holiday bills are here, taxes are coming due and milk costs $8,000 a gallon.  Read more

Extreme Couponing One Year Later

2/2/12 3:30am by Denise
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Denise's Stockpile

On January 18,2011, I saw a post by Family Frugal about Mr Coupon and his appearance on TLC's Extreme Couponing special. This piqued my interest, and I started exploring the world of coupon bloggers. After a week of digging around in their part of the blogosphere, I had a brilliant idea -- I would become an extreme couponer and I'd blog about it! I was picturing a funny series of three or four posts, most of which would be rambling funny pieces about not being able to manage a complete grocery shopping trip (20 minutes in a grocery store and I was ready to ditch the cart and leave) or public arguments between me and my partner about stockpiling. I was going for humor. Or I thought I was.  Read more >

What's Your Spending Flinch Point?

1/13/12 7:00am by Shopping Golightly
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Brown Wallet

[Editor's Note: Though I've never given name to it before, I do indeed have a shopping flinch point, and its name is "$20." I can't part with more than $20 without feeling a bit of angst unless that money is coming directly out of my savings account and had been earmarked for the item in question. Do you have one? -Rita]  Read more

Tips for Selling Gold Jewelry

1/10/12 7:30am by Rita Arens
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We Buy Gold Sign

[Editor's Note: I've thought about trying to sell my '80s gold chains a few times, but I've never gotten around to it. Lindy's advice is really helpful -- I'm holding myself back from running upstairs to rifle my jewelry box right now. -Rita]  Read more

2012: My Year Without New Clothes or Cosmetics

1/6/12 7:06am by Morra Aarons Mele
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Clothes Hangers

In 2012, I will not buy myself any new items of clothing. Nor will I buy any discretionary cosmetics or skin care items. Want to join me?  Read more >

How to Tell That Your Mom’s a Covert Hoarder, Or: Anyone for Comet Vinaigrette?

1/5/12 6:45am by K A B L O O E Y
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Tupperware

If your mother has lots of containers to store leftovers, yet ironically, keeps no food in the house and appears to subsist on biscotti and rice crackers dipped in whitefish salad, she might be a covert hoarder.  Read more >

Going From Two Incomes to One

12/30/11 7:25am by Britanny
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Consignment Clothes

Whether it's voluntarily or involuntary, going from two incomes to one is a tough adjustment. Brittany at Knewlywifed recently quit her job to go back to school. Here's how she's adjusted.  Read more

It's Stressful to Be Cheap

12/19/11 7:43am by Rita Arens
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Bills in Jars

I laughed when I read this post by KLZ, because I totally identify with her. My own debt freak-outs come at regular intervals, and I've spent about half of my adult life convinced I'd be out on the street at any minute, no matter how much money I have in the bank. It's been a real challenge for me to accept I'm not going to be able to control my finances all the time -- the world, unfortunately, sometimes intervenes.  Read more

Frugal At-Home Spa Treatments

12/16/11 7:21am by Rita Arens
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Honey Bubbles

I've been known to give myself a very-stripped-down home pedicure, but I've never gone beyond that. Kim's tips for home spa treatments look so easy and cheap, though, I'm intrigued!  Read more