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Simplifying by Selling or Giving Away Items You Don't Need
“I want a hard-target search of every kitchen drawer, cabinet space, storage space, garage corner, outhouse or dog house in our residence.” No, Tommie Lee Jones isn't here looking for a fugitive. It's the U.S. MOM Marshal, that would be me, looking to clean out and simplify in 2009.
Last summer, my husband graciously offered to [...]
Budgeting and Financial Goals for 2009
The bills are coming! The bills are coming! Tucked between dusty holiday greetings and New Year Party invitations, the reality of the budgeting bottom-line waits for us to finish our bonbons and eggnog.
Almost exactly a year ago, I quit working outside the home so I could be more available to my kids. It didn't take [...]
Giving the Gift of Frugality: Organization and Simplicity
Help! Help! We are heading into the Christmas holiday season when budgets tend to fly out the window along with our diets and New Year's Resolutions. What is a generous hearted mother, sister, daughter, Santa Claus-in-disguise to do?
Let's break it down. With today's economy, frugality as a lifestyle is finally become hip. Not always fun [...]
Frugal Living: Maintaining Your Kitchen Tools
Maintaining what you own can be the best way to save dollars on a daily basis. Like all good frugal living, it does take planning and commitment. Here are few kitchen items that, with a little tender loving care, will both last longer and do the job better.
1. Wooden Cutting Boards: Use a little mineral [...]
New and Unusual Online Frugal Sites
You don't have to waste the gas driving around for great sales and deals. Let your fingers do the walking right from the comfort of your home computer.
You've probably heard of the big ones: E-bay, Freecycle, Craigslist, Overstock for getting online sales and deals but have you heard of these?
1. Go-Optic and Frames Direct for [...]
10 steps to finding financial hidden resources in your community
Driving from store to store for the best deal takes time, energy and research. With gas prices on the rise, you might be tempted to stick with one stop shopping. DON'T DO IT!
The difference in a mile could mean the treat of a pizza night for your family or an opportunity to save towards bigger [...]
Finding Resources (money) in your home
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Stop! Listen closely. At the end of this post, I will tell you to leave the computer and go clean out your purse. You then MUST come back and tell me what you find. Any treasures? Any change, doctor's appointment cards you almost missed, old bills, Mentos?
After you are done, wash the bottom thoroughly [...]
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