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A Child’s Self Esteem and the Frugal Life

My daughter came home the other day from a doll playdate. The girls all brought their 18-inch dolls, you know the American Girl Doll kind. My daughter does have a real American Girl Doll, given to her on her birthday after more than four years on her wish list and some creative saving. She is fond of that doll, and has never once complained about the fact that it is her only one (it is not unusual for her peers to have three or four of these dolls as well as all of the accessories). She did complain though that … Continue reading →

Frugal Dry Skin Soothers

One of the real downsides to winter is dry, chapped and cracked skin. Those little spots in your hands that get so dry that they actually bleed. Ouch. There are plenty of expensive creams out on the market that promise to solve the problem, but using them can create another one–a hit to your budget. Here are my best dry skin tips that won’t cost you a fortune. Humidity Needed Try putting some humidity back into the air. Growing up, we would place a pot on the heater, but that doesn’t work too well with baseboard heat. Instead, I simmer … Continue reading →

Frugalista Fashions: Buying Clothes on Ebay

As a frugal fashionista, I purchase a lot of clothing items on EBay. The items I purchase most often are my daughters Character Shoes for drama club, Pageant accessories, lingerie, and winter sweaters. Pricewise, there are several things you need to consider when you are shopping on Ebay. The one question you need to ask yourself is: can I purchase it somewhere else cheaper? When considering these questions, you must not only look at the asking price (for buy-it-now) or the highest amount you or willing to bid, but you must also look at what the seller is asking for … Continue reading →

How to Care for Emeralds

My engagement ring consists of a diamond in the middle with two green emeralds on either side. The setting originally called for three diamonds, the larger one in the middle with two smaller one to the left and the right. My husband took me to the jeweler he had chosen just to make sure that I would like the ring. The engagement was no surprise, and in fact he had already presented me with a mock up of the ring that he crafted himself. Getting my nails done before the wedding, the nail technician offered to clean my ring until … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Month in Review: July 2008

July went by so quickly for us! There were so many fun and frugal activities and events for us to explore, from a science camp to free movies and sand sculpting. I hope your July was equally fun and frugal. Summer is a busy time, I know. Did you miss any frugal articles last month? If so, here is an opportunity to catch up on what you missed. There are new ways to save money on food, clothing, kids, gas and more. Feel free to leave a comment on any frugal post. I read all of the comments myself, no … Continue reading →

Spring Beauty Tips: Hands and Nails

Spring is the season of rebirth… of rejuvenation. Don’t forget your hands! Over the winter, your skin may have gotten rough and dry thanks to forced-air heat. It’s time to renew your hands and nails. Want a good idea of someone’s age? Look at their hands. Hands are often a truer judge of age than any other part of the body. You can keep your hands looking healthy and young with these tips: Keep moisturizer handy — all year round. Apply lotion after you wash your hands to help lock in moisture. Pick a hand cream that includes sunscreen. A … Continue reading →

Your Cell Phone Can Warn You of Speed Traps

What do you think of the practice that motorists have of warning each other that there are upcoming speed traps? When you see an oncoming car flashing its lights at you do you think there must be a hidden speed trap, and do you suddenly slow down? Do you warn other motorists if you see police waiting to catch speeders? Well, if you do engage in the process, getting and giving those warnings just got a whole lot easier. All you need is a cell phone or a personal digital assistant to warn about speed traps, red light cameras and … Continue reading →

Stretch Your Makeup

Makeup can get very expensive. You can easily spend hundreds of dollars in a year, if you make up your face every day. One of the ways to save money on makeup without compromising on the quality, is by stretching it out and making it last. You can do this by turning unusable ends into usable makeup, and you can do this by properly taking care of your make up so that it doesn’t go bad. Here are some ways that you can stretch your make up. When using lipstick, you are inevitably left with a little bit at the … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: December 10th Through December 16th

This past week, we got back to the very practical, from cutting down on waste to stocking your pantry. And there are a few ideas for the holidays, too. Did you miss any of these informative articles? Here they are again in the Frugal Living Blog week in review for December 19th through December 16th. December 10th Ask and Ye Shall Receive Need something? Sure you can go out and spend money for it, but chances are that there is a way to get it for free, just by asking. Here is how. Inexpensive Gifts You Can Make Wow everyone … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: October 1st Through October 7th

This has been a weird week here in Pennsylvania. The weather can’t seem to make up its mind whether it wants to be summer or fall. Still, everyone seems to be gearing up for Halloween and the crisp fall leaves. With that in mind, we’ve shared some frugal ideas for both Halloween and outdoor yard work. Food seems to always be a big budget buster, so we have some tips for you in that subject, too. And now, here is the Frugal Living Frugal Living Week in Review for October 1st through October 7th. October 1st My Frugal Weekend Report: … Continue reading →