frugal living

Turn Your Closet Into Cash – Selling Used Clothes Online and In Stores

April 11, 2014

Have you ever found a $5 bill in an old jacket? Isn’t that the best feeling? Now imagine if that old jacket turned into a $20 bill. Most of us probably have closets bursting at the seams with clothes, most of which we don’t wear often, if, at all. Threadflip, a clothing resale website, conducted […]

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Throw a Touchdown at Your Super Bowl Party

January 30, 2014

While the players on the field are looking to get the most points on the scoreboard, you may be looking to get the most bang for your buck while hosting your Super Bowl party this year. No matter what team you root for this year, below are some ideas that are easy to tackle. Bowl-tastic […]

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Unique “Trick or DIY Treat” Halloween Costume Ideas

October 8, 2013

Halloween is a holiday that revolves around creativity, from the carved pumpkins to costume of choice, so why run to the store and buy a pre-made Halloween costume? If you want to stand out during that Halloween party or have your kids say “trick or treat” in the most unique costume, below are some simple […]

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How to Maximize Rewards & Save Money When Shopping Online

June 19, 2013

Shopping at the mall is one of my least favorite things to do. Unless I absolutely have to, you won’t catch me there.  The crowds can be a major pain and the deals are not as great as they make them out to be. That being said, I love online shopping. It allows me to […]

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What Makes a Person Rich?

June 18, 2013

A few years ago I ran across this comic.  I chuckled at the humor and shared it with my colleagues (I work in a financial services office so we see this sort of thing in real life quite often).  I took some time to think about it and behind the humor are some important truths.  […]

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How Meal Planning Helped me Save $150 A Month

June 13, 2013

Oh, Mama. I just did the numbers on my budget for the month of May, and I never knew meal planning could drastically cut your food spending each month. Meal planning is something I previously thought only Moms and families did, even my mother only loosely kept a meal plan when I was growing up. As […]

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5 Way to Reduce Summer Energy Costs

June 12, 2013

Like most people, you probably look forward to the summer. This is the perfect time to hit the beach, spend the day at an amusement park and enjoy other family fun activities. But while the summer is an open invitation for fun, it’s also a time for higher energy bills. Some families see a significant […]

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