Recent Frugal Blog | Luxuries PostsCash for Gold Mailersby Mary Ann Romans08 Jul 2009 04:51 AMYou've seen the commercials. Smiling people round up their broken jewelry, pop it into an envelope and then a few days later they receive a wad of cash. "I got $500 for my unwanted and broken jewelry!" a woman exclaims. Purchases to Make While the Prices are Lowby Andrea Hermitt24 Jun 2009 03:27 PM(cc) image by Capture Queen/flickr The economic slump was brought about by overspending on houses, cars, and lots of home goods. It's kind of ironic now that because of the economic slump, the same items are much cheaper and it is an ideal time to purchase those very same things. Get the Best Deal on a Carby Mary Ann Romans24 Jun 2009 05:20 AMUnless less you live in a major city, then chances are pretty good that you will need a car. But how can you get the best deal on a car and be frugal about your purchase? Keep reading. New versus used I am a big believer in buying items used, especially big ticket items, such as cars. Going High Tech for a Low Costby Mary Ann Romans17 Sep 2008 02:01 PMFor the truly frugal, staying away from high-tech devices can be one great way to save a lot of money. A $2,500 Hand Bag for Only $60by Mary Ann Romans03 Jul 2007 09:02 AMWhat if you could sport a luxury handbag that costs upwards of $2,500 for just a mere $60. Would you do it? Chloe Paddington, Coach, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Prada, just take your pick. You could have a hot new designer purse every week, if you like. Advanced Tips: An Income And Free Luxuriesby Mary Ann Romans15 Jun 2007 04:03 PMIf you have been practicing a frugal lifestyle for a while, you probably know all about the basics of saving money. You cut coupons, turn off your lights, shop at yard sales, etc. But if you want to take it to the next level you will need some advanced tips. Save Money by Creating a Custom Perfumeby Traci Anderson26 May 2007 09:01 PMI'll never forget the day that I'd attended an out of town training for my business. A woman sat next to me. She was my supervisor's supervisor - a real "big-wig" in the company. Frankly, I was pretty excited that I would have the chance to get to know her better. Frugal Beauty Care for Your Skinby Marily23 Aug 2006 12:12 PMTry some of these methods for taking care of your skin for pennies: * Use baking soda as an exfoliate. Take some into the bath with you and rub it into your skin to keep it smooth. You can also use it to remove blackheads on your face. Frugal Beauty Care for Your Hairby Marily22 Aug 2006 11:58 AMHere are some great tips for taking care of your hair the frugal way. Use products around your home to add shine, volume, and moisture with little cost. * Mix a small jar of mayonnaise with 1/2 of a mashed avocado to make a deep conditioning cream. Apply to hair, from root to tip. Save Money on Expensive Beauty Productsby Lisa P08 Jul 2006 09:45 PMThere are so many things in our homes that we take for granted and assume they have only one use, or no use at all. I love those lip plumping products, but I just can't bring myself to spend all that money on them. Recent Blog Comments |
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