Spring is in the air, which means Garage Sale season is in full swing. Whether you call it a garage sale, a yard sale, a rummage sale or a tag sale, they all means the same thing–there are deals to be had! I love garage sales. I’ve even got my husband addicted to them too. [...]
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What a wonderful money-saver gardening can be! It can also be a black hole for your savings if you let it. Aside from it’s addictive qualities, there are so many cool toys and accessories one can buy. Some of the modern tools are real time and labor savers, so don’t discount them completely. Just be [...]
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Not the best video, but it gets the point across. I sent my sister one (a garage sale find) and needed to “show” her how to use it.
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About babies: what do you REALLY need? Today I got an email from a fellow Chesapeake “freecycler” wanting a bassinet for a friend’s baby. Actually, it was a repost, as a good portion of her message was a rant about all the people who responded but never provided anything. That got me to thinking about [...]
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Your best price for books is, of course, your public library. Garage sales, thrift stores and second-hand bookstores are also a great way to stock your home library for cheap. If you’re looking for something specific and your library doesn’t have it, check out the used book section of Amazon.com. The Tightwad Gazette by Amy [...]
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If you are really seriously interested in frugality, now is the time to reconsider you clothing budget. Just how important is it to have the latest style, instead of classic, well-made clothing? Is it really important that your infant wear Calvin Klein, or even Osh Kosh? Certainly your child won’t know the difference. And especially [...]
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Since I’m writing this just a few weeks before the Fall term starts, if you’re college-bound, you should have already registered. If you haven’t, get busy! Once you’re registered (and that certainly hits the bank account hard!) you’ll need to get books. Be sure to ready my article on saving money on textbooks. It could [...]
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