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887338155 f7365a3d13 8 Tips for Preparing a Gift Stockpile

Photo courtesy of Dippylulu. As the heat scorches my yard, and makes me determined not to venture forth in the name of shopping and deal hunting, I'm still contemplating my gift stockpile. It's getting rather sparse in that box that sits in my office. I have used it not only for Christmas gifts, but also birthdays ...

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epilator 150x150 Do You Use an Epilator?

There was quite an interesting discussion on my Facebook wallyesterday after I mentioned that I was doing "Spring Shaving." Many of you mentioned that you use an epilator instead of shaving with razors. I honestly had never heard of an epilator (what do I live under a rock?), so I did some checking up. I finally ...

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frugal living christmas twitter party 150x150 Christmas Twitter Party Tonight!

Join me and the other Frugal Living Community Leaders along with Ebates for an awesome Christmas Twitter Party. The party is tonight from 7-8pm EST (4-5pm PST), within the #FrugalLiving hashtag on twitter. I've set up a Tweet Grid party center, and all you have to do is go HERE and log in ...

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5125751045 4351fb6330 Buying Deer Meat

What do you do when meat prices skyrocket and meat companies use chemicals, hormones and antibiotics in food?  Well, if you're like me, this is what you do: Did you know that Deer Meat is healthier than beef?  Especially considering all the practices used in raising cows and in meat processing. Deer meat is leaner ...

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4926954731 3e667db7de Hows Your Hair?

Are you taking the no-poo (no shampoo) challenge with us?  Here's your chance to check in and ask your questions.  You can see my hair in the above photo.  I've been no-poo for a while now.  I use a part baking soda/water wash, with part apple cider vinegar/water rinse for my hair.  And if I ...

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image004 150x150 Frugal Living Community from Blog Frog and Ebates

Blog Frog and Ebates are teaming up to create the biggest Frugal Living Community on the web.  They've partnered with myself and eight other bloggers, to create something that we hope will be a valued resource for all things frugal. If you've been around my blog for a while, you know that I love BlogFrog.  I ...

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iStock 000002891757XSmall 150x150 Ways to Save this Summer Part Three: Travel

With everyone taking Summer trips and visiting family, it's important to know how to get the best deals and find ways to save on travel expenses this summer.  Before reading this, you might want to read Ways to Save on Activities and Entertainment and Ways to Save on Food and Eating Out. Planning Ahead For Your ...

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thriftymamabutton The Many Uses of Coconut Oil

The following is a guest post by Lorrie from Natural on a Budget. With everyone around the blogosphere talking about coconut oil and the recent deal on Amazon I thought it would be a good idea to write a post on the many uses of coconut oil. I am sure I am not the only one ...

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