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Getting a Free Credit Report

2012-01-04T11:49:00.000-08:00

Getting a copy of your credit report should be your first stop on the road to repairing your credit. Your credit card will let you know what debt you have out there and will give you an idea of what a lender would see if you went to apply for a loan.

How to get a free credit report.

Living with Less Materialism

2012-01-03T11:47:00.000-08:00

I am constantly learning that while I can’t have everything, I can make informed decisions to get what I truly want.

Figuring out how you can live on less without sacrificing your quality of life.

Saving $60 on Electric Bill

2012-01-02T11:45:00.000-08:00

We have budget billing for our electric bill and it adjusts throughout the year based on how much electricity we are using. It doesn’t normally adjust more than $20 or so and I had never looked at how much our electricity we were using in the winter. When I did look, I realized that one month alone our bill was over $500.

I got serious and came up with several ideas that saved us over $60 a month on our electric bill.

Mobile Home - Master Bathroom Remodeling

2012-01-01T11:43:00.000-08:00

The bathroom in our mobile home is one of the first places we remodeled, and is actually scheduled to be one of the next rooms we remodel as it isn’t quite there yet. The mobile home remodeling ideas we had for the master bath were grand but we had to quickly scale them back.

See our tips and advice when it comes to remodeling the master bath in your mobile home.

Cutting Back When You've Cut Back

2011-12-31T11:41:00.000-08:00

How many times have you read on article on saving money or getting out of debt and it talks about taking your lunch or cutting out your morning coffee? While these are all great ideas, and I’ve even written about them myself, there comes a time when you need more.

Read about ways in which you can cut back on your expenses when you feel you have already cut back.

Saving Money on the Fourth of July

2011-12-30T11:39:00.000-08:00

Who doesn’t want to celebrate our Independence Day? The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays but we don’t always have the money to throw a big celebration so each year is different. Over the years, I’ve learned a few frugal tips to help us save as much money as possible while still having fun!

Tips to save money on the Fourth of July.

Things I learned from my vacation

2011-12-29T11:37:00.000-08:00

Sometimes things aren't about saving money but more about saving sanity and saving time.

Check out the things I learned from my vacation.

Websites with Products for a Dollar or Under a Dollar

2011-12-28T11:37:00.001-08:00

Chances are you have made your way into one of those stores where everything costs a dollar or under a dollar. This is harder to find on the internet but it is possible!

Check out this list of great sites for gifts under a dollar.

Nature, it's free entertainment!

2010-05-20T13:39:00.000-07:00

How much do you spend on toys and games for your kids? And how many of those get thrown in the back of the closet after a couple weeks, never to be seen again? Not to say that toys and games are not fun, educational or are not needed but don’t forget about the largest free entertainment and playground you have, nature!

Read more about free entertainment outdoors!

Make Going Green Your New Year's Resolution

2010-05-18T13:38:00.000-07:00

Have your whole family make a resolution to go greener this year. Not only can you save money in some areas but you can better your lifestyle and that of the environment with a few simple tips.

Green Your New Year's Resolution.

Sell Unwanted Gifts and Make Money

2010-05-16T13:37:00.000-07:00

How many of you get home, drop your bags on the floor, crash on the couch, and wonder just what you are going to do with all those gifts you got that you didn’t want or need? How many times have you heard that it is the thought that counts? While it is the thought that counts, there are still many items that you receive that you either do not need or want and you have to decide just what you are going to do with these items.

Read more about selling unwanted gifts to make money.

Natural versus Store Bought Disinfectants

2010-05-14T13:35:00.000-07:00

Disinfecting your home is important, especially after the family has been sick or just to keep your family from getting sick. Many of the products you can purchase are not only unhealthy for your family but they are also often expensive. There are alternatives to spraying your home with chemicals.

Read more about natural versus store bought disinfectants.

Greener Cleaning for the Holidays

2010-05-12T13:34:00.000-07:00

Part of planning for the holidays involves getting our homes into shape so that we can have guests over and put up holiday decorations. The cleaners we use are not good for us or the environment, so if you are looking to green your clean this holiday season, and save some cash, follow these tips.

Greener Cleaning for the Holidays

Mobile Home Remodeling: The Master Bedroom

2010-05-10T13:32:00.000-07:00

Our master bedroom was a glorious array of pink and blue flowers when we bought the house. Not only would the flowers have looked great in my Grandmother’s house (sorry, Grandma!) but it was also wallboard which means you cannot just take it off like you can wallpaper. We knew we were going to have to put some mobile home remodeling to work in there just to be able to sleep.

Read all about how we did a mobile home remodel in our master bedroom.

Seven Things You Can Do After Thanksgiving Dinner

2010-05-08T13:30:00.000-07:00

Thanksgiving traditions are a very important part of a happy family and spending happy holidays together. If you do not have any Thanksgiving traditions then this is the year to make some! Don’t just park yourself on the couch in front of the TV after dinner, make a family tradition instead!

Seven Things You Can Do After Thanksgiving Dinner.

Thanksgiving Gifts for your Guests

2010-05-06T13:30:00.001-07:00

Give your guests something unexpected by having a Thanksgiving gift they can take with them!

Check out these Thanksgiving gifts for your guests!

Eco-Friendly Air Freshners

2010-01-12T12:10:00.000-08:00

Your house smells. Mine does too. All houses smell of something, whether it smells like pine scented cleaner or the trash that your husband didn’t take out. Smells can affect how we feel and our comfort level in a place. Many bring out the smells when the holidays come around, smells to remind us of the season such as cinnamon or pine. You can make your own air freshners that are both eco friendly and frugal.

Read more about eco-friendly air freshners.

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Save the Earth on a Budget : Buy Beeswax Candles

2010-01-11T12:05:00.000-08:00

I bet you didn’t think about the oil we pull from the ground as being a part of the candles we burn. These candles can give off toxic fumes and can release lead into the air. They also don’t burn clean which can cause half the wax to puddle down and cause even more of a fire hazard than the candle is in general. Instead of buying regular paraffin candles you may want to look into beeswax candles.

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Thanksgiving Planning Part 4 : Make It Special

2010-01-10T12:02:00.000-08:00

Many families go around the table during dinner and state what they are thankful for this year but there are many other special ideas you can do when planning for the day.

Read more about Thanksgiving planning and making it special.

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E cards or Paper Cards

2010-01-09T11:59:00.000-08:00

It is important to let those who touch our lives know that we care about them, especially around the holidays. The issue now is whether e-cards or paper cards are appropriate to send and how they stack up environmentally and frugally.

Read more so you can make a decision to use e-cards or paper cards.

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Thanksgiving Planning - Timing

2010-01-08T11:57:00.000-08:00

A big part of Thanksgiving planning is timing. The event is stressful enough without having to worry about people showing up the day before and expecting to stay until Sunday. Not only can this be stressful but it can be expensive as well if you are expected to feed these guests for the rest of the weekend.

Read more about Thanksgiving Planning.

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Use Vinegar When Cleaning

2010-01-07T11:56:00.000-08:00

Many are looking for ways to get rid of all the harsh chemicals they use to clean with, as well as save some money. Because of this, many are again finding the usefulness of vinegar in cleaning.

Read about the uses of vinegar in cleaning!

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Save Energy for the Holidays

2009-12-04T20:43:00.000-08:00

Come January many will be wishing that they had saved a little energy for the holidays once their electric bill comes in. Don’t wait until later as there are many ways that you can save money on your electric bill and save the earth at the same time.

Read more about saving energy for the holidays.

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Make Improvements on your Home and Save Money

2009-12-03T20:38:00.000-08:00

There are a few too many changes and additions to the credits to speak of them all, but the IRS link at the end is a great source of information. The Residential Energy Property Credit makes items such as insulation, exterior doors and windows, and energy efficient heating and cooling systems eligible for tax breaks. Many of the standards of the old credit are sufficient for new purchases, also most products with the Energy Star label qualify. Items put into 2009 or 2010 all will qualify for these new energy credits.

Read more about energy property credits.

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Time is Running Out for the $8,000 Tax Credit

2009-12-03T20:34:00.000-08:00

Have you closed on a home or will you close on a home between April 8th, 2008 and November 30th, 2009? If that’s the case you may be missing out on free money. The First Time Homebuyer Credit is available to any taxpayer who has recently purchased a home and has not perviously owned a home within the 36 months preceding the closing date.

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Healthcare for Freelance Writers through Demand Studios

2009-12-03T20:29:00.000-08:00

Demand Studios writers, copyeditors, and filmmakers will now have the opportunity to purchase health insurance through Demand Studios. This is such an industry change that we can only hope more sites follow through!

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Sell Arts and Crafts Online for Extra Money

2009-12-03T20:25:00.000-08:00

Selling arts and crafts can be a great way for you to make some extra cash on the side and it could even turn into your full time job! If you are just starting out you probably do not have a lot of extra cash to invest in your new business venture but if you sell arts and crafts online you won’t need much money to get started.

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ChaCha Customer Service

2009-12-02T20:16:00.000-08:00

ChaCha is a text service. You text a question or keyword to 242242 and a ChaCha Guide will send you back your answer. You can become a ChaCha Guide and use the internet to help people get the answers they need. This is one of the funnest work at home jobs that I have ever done. The best part is that you can work whenever you want for however you want.

Read about how you can become a ChaCha Guide.

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Working for Demand Studios

2009-12-01T16:57:00.000-08:00

Demand Studios is excellent if you want to have work writing for a site that is reputable, reliable and good for your resume. Demand Studio may be one of the best ways to get reliable work writing as they pay twice a week. This is a great place to work for people who work from home or who would just like to make some extra money on the side.

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Customer Service at Home

2009-11-30T16:53:00.000-08:00

If you have experience in customer service then chances are you can do customer service at home as well. There are many avenues someone can take to work customer service at home. If you are a stay at home mom or dad, a student, or just someone who would like some extra cash then doing customer service at home can really help pad your wallet.

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Writing for Constant Content

2009-11-29T13:49:00.000-08:00

Constant Content is a content site that allows you to not only post your articles for sale, but also bid to write for public requests for content. You may want to search for other articles written in the same style and word content to help you decide how much to sell your articles for on Constant Content.

Read more about Writing for Constant Content.

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Writing for Associated Content

2009-11-28T13:44:00.000-08:00

Associated Content is a great site for those just beginning to step into the world of freelance writing. My first foray into the online world of writing was through Associated Content. I now use it to display articles that were not accepted elsewhere, ideas that I am trying out, and as an outlet for articles that I want to write, instead of article ideas that are given to me or have to fit a certain format.

Read more about Writing for Associated Content.

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Debt Reduction : Snowball Your Debt

2009-11-27T12:34:00.000-08:00

You cannot get out of debt without being honest with yourself. This means going through all of your debt, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant and not pretending the really big stuff doesn’t exist. Getting out of debt may seem like the hardest thing you ever have to do but doing it will make you feel like a million bucks, and may even get you a million bucks! Snowball your debt for one of the easiest ways to reduce your debt with little effort on your part but big dividends.

Read more about Debt Reduction, Snowball Your Debt.

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Gift Budget – Create a gift budget for a holiday or the year!

2009-11-26T12:32:00.000-08:00

When creating their financial budgets, many people forget to add a gift budget. A gift budget will help you be able to buy those monthly gifts such as birthday and anniversary gifts, and help you during the holidays.

Read about how to create a gift budget.

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Frugal Living Tips – Pay Off Debt and Go Back to Cash

2009-11-25T12:28:00.000-08:00

Cutting up those credit cards and paying off your debt may be one of the most difficult aspects of frugal living tips for people to follow. You don’t have to be in a bad financial situation to put yourself on a budget and paying off debt before it gets out of hand will help keep you from a bad situation. Actually, the best time to get out of debt is in the good times so that things are easier when you hit the bad times. If you are in a bad financial situation then paying off debt and going back to living off of cash may just be one of the best things you ever do for yourself and for your family.

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Your Arts and Crafts Style Can Help You Make a Craft Budget

2009-11-24T12:24:00.000-08:00

Whether you use needles or paintbrushes, or your work is displayed in your home or sold at arts and crafts fairs, you can use these questions to help you learn what your arts and crafts style is. Learning your arts and crafts style will help you narow your focus so you can save money.

Read more about how Your Arts and Crafts Style Can Help You Make a Craft Budget.

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Tips to Keep the Stress Out of Thanksgiving Dinner

2009-11-23T12:20:00.000-08:00

I try to plan as much of my Thanksgiving Day as I can but there will always be uncontrollable, and unforeseeable events that we can't plan for or even expect to come up. You cannot control everything that will happen and should prepare yourself and your family. Preparing mentally for the unexpected will help you greatly when the unexpected suddenly pops up.

Read more Tips to Keep the Stress Out of Thanksgiving Dinner!

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Save the Earth on a Budget : Organize

2009-11-22T12:09:00.000-08:00

Organizing your home for free, even organizing your closet, and everything around you will be a big help when it comes to reusing items. Declutter so that you know what you already have so you don’t go buy it again or what you don’t have and can stock up when it goes on sale. Organizing your home will help you organize your mind so you will not only be saving money but you will help your stress level as well.

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Natural Beauty Recipes You Can Make At Home

2009-11-21T12:01:00.000-08:00

While you can purchase more organic or natural beauty products many of these products come with price tags that don’t often fit into a narrow budget. Not only will natural beauty recipes you make at home save you money but they will also ease your mind because you will know exactly what ingredients you are using.

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Thanksgiving Planning : Part 1

2009-11-20T11:55:00.000-08:00

I know Halloween is just barely over but if you want to have the cheapest and least stressful Thanksgiving you can get then you have to start early! There are many ways you can use your Thanksgiving planning to help you save money while reducing your stress at the same time.

Read about Thanksgiving planning.

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Homeopathy

2009-11-19T11:51:00.000-08:00

Homeopathy has been in use for thousands of years and is thought to treat everything from life threatening illnesses to the common cold. Homeopathy is considered quacky by some but is actually used more than modern medicine worldwide and is becoming more common in the United States.

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Eating Healthy on a Budget : Junk Food

2009-11-18T11:48:00.000-08:00

There are many types of junk food you can make at home to save money. Cookies and cakes are easy. Cakes can often be made into cupcakes instead of a large cake. You can then freeze the individual portions of cupcake and only thaw what you need. It isn't as hard to eat healthy on a budget, and still satisfy your sweet tooth with some junk food, as you may think.

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Clean out and Organize Your Closet

2009-11-17T11:42:00.000-08:00

While the closet organizer was a huge help (I got the Rubbermaid closet organizer and love it!) we still had a problem because my husband has way too many clothes. You heard me right, not me, my husband! Organizing your closet can keep you from buying clothes you don't need and reduce your stress level when you open your closet doors because you will be able to find what you are looking for.

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Save Money on Halloween

2009-11-16T11:38:00.000-08:00

We just made the move into fall and I have already began to plan for the next three months of holidays and visits from friends and family. One of the biggest holidays coming up is Halloween and you want to make sure your scared but not because you don't have any money in your bank account.

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You Need a Fire Extinguisher

2009-11-15T12:38:00.000-08:00

I realize this isn’t a frugal topic but it is very important nonetheless to your family and to your home. I guess it really is frugal if you think about the fact that it could save you from having to replace a room or your entire home because of a fire. It is the most important because it could save the life of your loved ones. Fire extinguishers can seem expensive but are one of those items you do not want to be frugal on! Go buy one if you don’t have one and make sure you know how to use it.

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Get ready for winter

2009-11-14T12:34:00.000-08:00

The temperatures are already beginning to drop. Don't wait until its too cold to stand outside to start working on preparing for the winter season. There are many things you can do to prepare for winter before you are hit with snow and ice, making it too cold to get done what you need to.

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Mobile Home Remodeling Ideas

2009-11-13T12:30:00.000-08:00

We lived for over three years in a single wide trailer and many of my mobile home remodeling ideas came from trying to make that place liveable, not just nice but liveable. We spent several years falling through floors and living with wind coming through the walls. Many mobile home remodeling ideas came from this home. We decided to upgrade when we heard about last years home buying incentive (though I’m a little jealous of those who buy this year since this years incentive which includes not paying it back). We began looking in the beginning of 2008, before everything came tumbling down.

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Save the Earth on a Budget : Environmental Shopping

2009-11-12T12:25:00.000-08:00

There are several ways you can save the Earth on a Budget by thinking about environmental shopping.

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Our Garage Remodel

2009-11-11T12:21:00.000-08:00

First, a garage remodel is not easy, parts of it are not fun, it can quickly become not cheap, and it takes a lot of time if you are doing it yourself instead of paying someone to do it. This garage remodel was mostly completed by me and my father-in-law with extra help from my husband, my mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and nephew. It may not sound like it but I saved a lot of money on this garage remodel and I also now have memories that I would never give back.

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Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

2009-11-10T12:18:00.000-08:00

The compact fluorescent light bulbs have a very steep price tag, especially compared to the old versions. This upfront cost for compact fluorescent light bulbs can be decieving for some. While they do cost more to begin with, CFL’s are actually much cheaper, have a much longer lifetime than the old light bulbs, and use less electricity to run. Save the Earth on a budget by using CFL's the next time you blow a bulb instead of reaching for what seems to be the cheapest.

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Organize Your Home For Free

2009-11-09T12:14:00.000-08:00

It may take some creative thinking, and it may not be as attractive as what you see in your favorite magazine, but it is possible to get organized using items you already have or items you could easily find at the homes of friends and family. You don't have to drain your bank account or let everything pile up before you get down to organizing your home.

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Save Money at Arts and Crafts Stores

2009-11-08T12:11:00.000-08:00

If you are anything like me then you can walk into an arts and crafts store and saving money just goes out the window when you see all the fun stuff you can create in every aisle. You may not realize it but there are many ways to help you save when shopping for craft supplies.

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Gift Budget – Create a gift budget for a holiday or the year!

2009-11-07T12:07:00.000-08:00

You may have never even thought about having a gift budget set up right alongside your monthly expenses. A gift budget will help you save money and time. Your gift budget should leave space (and cash!) for unexpected gifts. Unexpected gifts that need to be worked into your gift budget may be for graduations, baby gifts, wedding gifts, or gifts for new friends made during the year.

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Frugal Living Tips: Have a Meatless Meal

2009-11-06T12:03:00.000-08:00

Frugal living tips should extend to your cooking as well. For some people this sounds crazy and they begin talk about how they don't want to just eat salads. It does not necessarily mean turning yourself into a vegetarian either. Just once a week cut out the meat, you may not realize the recipes you already have in your recipe file that are meatless meals your whole family enjoys.

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Frugal Living Tips: Declutter Your Life and Home

2009-11-05T08:59:00.000-08:00

Chances are you have rooms filled with stuff you do not need and you know you need to de-clutter. Have a giant garage sale or sell your stuff on ebay or craigslist for some extra cash and some extra room. You may even find that you can make do with a smaller house once you clean out what you don’t need! Clearing the space around you can help you declutter your mind as well and can help you feel happier in your home.

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Frugal Living Tips – Buy Used Not New

2009-11-04T08:52:00.000-08:00

Buying used instead of new is a great way to save money and still get the products you need and want as well as reduce the amount of trash we put into our landfills. Used does not have to mean old (though I have some fine antiques I bought used!) or run down, it just means you are reusing what someone else no longer, or never did have, a use for. You may be surprised at how much you can pick up brand new in the classifieds. Buying used and not buying new is a great way to save the Earth on a budget.

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Turn off the Lights and Use Less Water

2009-10-28T14:28:00.001-07:00

It is important to cut back on your use of electricity and water, not only because it is the environmentally friendly thing to do but also because you can save money on your utilities. Turning off the lights and using less water are two of the easiest ways that you can help the Earth and keep more of your money in your pocket. You don't need any fancy solar panels or compost bins to save the Earth on a budget.

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Create a Greeting Card Budget

2009-10-28T14:28:00.000-07:00

Add up how many cards you know you will purchase throughout the year, then decide how much you are willing to spend per card. Work the amount you come up with into your monthly budget. You may think that having a greeting card budget is silly but it can save you a lot of time and stress as well as money. Never worry again that you didn't pick up a greeting card in time and no longer have extra cash because you've already worked it into your budget!

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Frugal Dates – Cheap Date Ideas

2009-10-28T14:20:00.000-07:00

Cheap date ideas are a great way for you to save money yet still have a great time with your significant other. Just because cheap dates are your style (or budget!), doesn't mean you have to give up the time and fun you spend with your loved one. It just takes a little creativity to turn a date that doesn't cost a lot into the date you will always remember.

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