Recent Frugal Blog | Hall of Frugal Fame PostsMore Extreme Frugalityby Mary Ann Romans10 Jan 2009 03:51 PMWhen does frugal get too extreme or cross over to being cheap? My definition is that if a frugal practice actually creates real hardship for a family or unfairly takes advantage of someone else, then it isn't frugal in the true sense of the word. Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Are Frugalby Mary Ann Romans08 Aug 2008 07:40 AMHosting the Summer Olympics is an enormous feat that takes billions of dollars to orchestrate. Think about all of the things that must be built, from new venues, to housing, to television and media towers, to the medals themselves. Toilet Paper Wedding Dressby Mary Ann Romans20 Jun 2008 10:08 AMOkay, here is another one for the Hall of Frugal Fame. Can you imagine walking down the aisle at your dream wedding with a dress made out of toilet paper? You got to believe that this would be a dress that was very frugal. Never Buy Another Pair of Panty Hose or Tights Againby Nicole Humphrey05 Jan 2008 09:07 AMIn the past, I have written a couple of articles on uses for old and ruined pantyhose. One of the ideas was something a friend told me about and was a terrific way to use a pair of torn pantyhose. A Poll of Favorite Frugal Blogs from 2007by Nicole Humphrey02 Jan 2008 09:32 PMThere is a vast difference in what those that seek out frugal ideas are looking for. Some people want ideas to save money long term, some immediate and some are looking for ways to simply cut costs and live a more simple and frugal lifestyle. How To Frugally Live Through Lifestyle Changesby Nicole Humphrey22 Oct 2007 03:01 PMThere are dozens of ways that our lives change daily, but sometimes major events occur and our lifestyle changes drastically. This can really put a damper on our budget if we have been living that way for awhile. Frugal Myth Bustersby Mary Ann Romans26 Jun 2007 07:56 AMIn the course of our frugal lifestyles, there are various bits of advice that may or may not be true. Some of these myths I have busted on my own or through research, while others are still out there bouncing around in my head. Thrift Store Bargain Worth $250,000!by Mary Ann Romans24 Feb 2007 08:43 AMHere is a definite case where being frugal and shopping at a thrift store can really pay off! Bargain hunter Michael Sparks picked up a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence in a Nashville, Tennessee thrift shop. Frugal Man Leaves $700,000 Estateby Mary Ann Romans10 Feb 2007 01:52 PMNeighbors in one Chicago town were surprised to learn that a retired janitor, who was extremely frugal, left behind a $700,000 estate when he passed away in March of last year. Hall of Frugal Fame: The $1,000 Brownieby Mary Ann Romans04 Feb 2007 11:49 AMOkay, this has got to go under the "You've got to be kidding" files. If you had $1,000 to spare what would you spend it on...clothes, bills, braces or a brownie? That is just what one Atlantic City, NJ restaurant hopes you will do with its newest desert offer. Recent Blog Comments |
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