Recent Frugal Blog | Entertainment PostsEliminate Movie Check Out Feesby Mary Ann Romans28 Apr 2009 10:18 AMYou've heard me say it before: the library is a great source of movies. But many libraries are now charging a check-out fee, as high as $1 a day. I have some tips for getting those movie checkouts for free, despite the fees. How to Save Money on Entertainmentby Mary Ann Romans21 Apr 2009 06:13 AMSure, checking our movies through Netflix or the library can really save you money on your entertainment costs. But if you are tired of staying home and just want to save money on the entertainment you used to enjoy before, take a look at the following tips. Save Money on Travelby Mary Ann Romans20 Apr 2009 04:27 PMEven in a budget-conscious economy, you can still travel and enjoy a family vacation. While "staycations" are a big trend right now (staying home for vacation instead of traveling), they may not be your thing. The Tudors, Big Love, Weeds and Other Premium Shows for Freeby Mary Ann Romans20 Feb 2009 01:34 PMIf you feel like the last person on earth who doesn't know what Bill Patterson is up to these days just because you don't think paying for a premium cable package is worth the money, take heart. There are plenty of ways to get the top shows that everyone is talking about, and get them for free. 3 Money Saving Hobbiesby Mary Ann Romans12 Jan 2009 11:19 AMAre you looking for a new New Year's Resolution or just something fun to do? How to Find Video Games for Penniesby Mary Ann Romans30 Oct 2008 04:23 AMAre your "kiddos" gathering their Christmas lists? My kids are already having this discussion. I overheard them taking at our dining room table with the neighbor kids while everyone was coloring. My daughter wants "ruby shoes," and my son is hoping for a video game. Frugal Musicby Mary Ann Romans29 Jul 2008 06:12 PMMusic soothes the savage beast, and the overworked human, too. Getting your groove on with some tunes is a sure way to relax and unwind or pump up to get the job done. In this age of iPods, it is easy to rack up a good amount of debt just by downloading music, going to concerts, buying CDs, etc. Saving Money on Televisionby Mary Ann Romans05 Apr 2008 03:47 AMAlthough unheard of a decade ago, it is not hard to spend thousands of dollars on a television set and hundreds of dollars a month on television programming. Watching television has gone from being luxury entertainment to being a luxury necessity. Finding Free Magazinesby Mary Ann Romans12 Mar 2008 08:28 AMI consider magazines a luxury item. They are filled with lots of great information, recipes, news, stories, gorgeous photos and more. You can reuse magazines for wrapping gifts, creating art and crafts and more. But, if you buy them, they can get quite expensive. 5 Reasons Traveling Light Can Save Moneyby Mary Ann Romans05 Mar 2008 05:21 AMIf you can learn to travel light, you'll save a lot of money. There are several ways that taking less with you on your adventures will give you a financial break. Consider pairing down your luggage to a carry on or lightening the load in your car. Recent Blog Comments BargainJunkie says... "For bringing new life to worn shoes, bags, and belts, my favorite tool is a black marker." |
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"Very nice ideas, Mary."
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