Frugal Living

6893032675 10cddb062f My Celebrity Moment   In Which I Make a Complete and Utter Fool of Myself

I pride myself on the fact that I never freak out over celebrities. If I was a celebrity, I know I wouldn't want people freaking out over me. So I always play it cool, even if I meet someone like Luke Wilson. I was recently in LA, and actually met several celebrities and even sat ...

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melissa and doug decorate your own train 150x150 Melissa & Doug Toy Sale on Amazon

Amazon has some great deals on Melissa & Doug toys right now...perfect for stocking up on gifts for birthdays and holidays throughout the year!  Some of the best deals for Melissa & Doug toys include: Decorate Your Own (DYO) Train on sale for $6.40 DYO Race Car on sale for $5.70 DYO Wooden Heart Chest on sale for ...

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ipod valentine 300x238 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #148 Rockin’ Creative DIY Valentine’s Gifts

Valentine’s Day is always a good time to be a little crafty.  These iPod Valentines are just some of the cutest things I’ve ever seen!  The supplies are inexpensive.  The steps are simple.  The impact is huge.  How cool would it be to give one of these to all the kids in class? These might work ...

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Headboard 150x150 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #141 DIY Headboards to Fit Your Style

Add color and drama to your bedroom with a headboard personalized to suit your style.  Use fabric markers on a curtain to decorate with your favorite lyrics, poems or scriptures.  Hang from a curtain rod with clip rings and you have a quick and inexpensive headboard with a touch of daily inspiration built in. Check out ...

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6723399721 f55a08b1be What is a Thrift Store?

It seems like a silly question, but you'd be surprised out how many times people ask "What is a Thrift Store?."  Well this post is going to talk about the finer points of thrift store shopping, along with some things to watch out for. What is a Thrift Store? Thrift Stores are resale shops that sell used ...

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bills 150x150 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #137 Pay Bills Online

This idea is not new but it is worth a reminder.  Paying your bills online reduces paper waste.  It saves you the cost of a stamp.  It reduces fuel use and carbon emissions by eliminating postal delivery to you and back to the company.  When you pay online your payment never gets lost in the ...

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line dry clothing 300x195 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #135 Line Dry Clothing Year Round

When I grew up we line dried all of our clothing.  Today, people have found many creative ways to avoid using a machine clothes dryer.  This saves money and energy. For indoor laundry drying during any season, you might try a flat rack style for delicate clothing or a tree-style rack for hanging clothes.  You could ...

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pink dashboard 300x170 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #134 Drive Green

Did you know that properly inflating your tires can save you money?  Every 3 pounds below the recommended pressure reduces your fuel economy by 1%. Carrying around an extra 100 pounds of weight also reduces fuel economy by 1%.  Save some money and remove the junk from your trunk. Get more great ideas for driving green here. Photo ...

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