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Every Nickel Saved Counts

by Andrea Hermitt

20 Oct 2009 11:29 PM

Whole foods and co-op stores have been doing it for years. Now Target has jumped on the bandwagon. They want to lessen the use of plastic and so are giving customers five cents for each recyclable bag they bring to carry home their purchases. "Target is expected to roll out its program Nov.

You Get What You Pay For

by Andrea Hermitt

12 Oct 2009 11:21 PM

This is my father in law's justification to never buy cheap items. It took years to convince him that inexpensive does not always mean cheap. Some things have reduced prices because a new model has just been made.

Frugalista Fashions for the Stage

by Andrea Hermitt

08 Sep 2009 11:19 PM

It's that time of year again. Roles have been selected for the fall Drama Club play and it is up to the parents to pull together costumes for the play. My daughter has two small roles in Secret Garden, that of a household servant, and also a lady at the ball. That means she needs two costumes.

Tips on Saving Money on Back to School Supplies

by Andrea Hermitt

24 Aug 2009 06:35 AM

Between back to school clothes and back to school fees, it is enough to give a parent back to school blues. On top of everything else, you are required to purchase a seemingly unending list of notebooks, paper, glue, and scissors.

What Are the Best Freecycle Finds?

by Mary Ann Romans

22 Aug 2009 06:25 AM

Wherever I go, especially yard sales, I tell people about Freecycle. For example, when we had out lucky dining room set find last weekend, I told the owners who were moving to consider joining freecycle.

Don't use credit cards, but still take loans?

by Andrea Hermitt

27 Jul 2009 11:13 AM

A blog called I've paid for this twice already explains that anything purchased with credit cards is paid for again in interests, and maybe multiple times by the time the credit is paid off.

EBay makes online auctions worthwhile again

by Andrea Hermitt

14 Jul 2009 02:29 PM

I have always used EBay to make money saving purchases. When my video camera battery died, and it was no longer available in the stores, I did not buy a new camera, I got a new battery on EBay. When the cat popped a few keys off my daughter's laptop, I didn't spend $100.

Extreme Makeover: Grocery Bill Edition

by Valorie Delp

21 Oct 2007 04:16 PM

A big thanks to Mary Ann and Nicole for letting me share my frugal journey here with you all. Truth be told I'm not entirely that frugal. It is in part due to the fact that we live in the city.

Saving Money on Magazines

by Nicole Humphrey

10 Jun 2007 08:21 PM

Magazines can be costly. Especially when you factor in the fact that most of them are monthly, with some even being weekly. So how do you enjoy your magazines, but save some money while doing it? It's not that difficult, but in some situations, you might have to spend a little to save a little.

Buy a New Computer the Frugal Way

by Mary Ann Romans

27 Feb 2007 08:06 AM

Ready to buy a new computer? There is one little known secret to saving a lot of money on your computer purchase. Read on to learn how to reduce the cost of your computer purchase by as much as $500 or even more. Two Christmas seasons ago, my husband surprised me with a new laptop.



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"same here."

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