Welcome to the 98th edition of the Festival of Frugality! There were a lot of submissions this week, so let’s jump right in!
Frugal Favorites (aka the editor’s picks)
David shows us that Getting Organized Does Not Have To Cost A Lot Of Money. I need all the help I can get getting organized!
Lisa tackles The Make Your Own Laundry Detergent Debate. I’ve tried homemade and buying the cheap stuff. I prefer buying the cheap stuff. I know a lot of people disagree with me though.
Need to exercise more? Before you join the gym, read Top 10 Cheapest Ways To Exercise by the Silicon Valley Blogger. It’s a great post, and I love the pictures, too! :) Now I just need to take the advice….
Frugal Feasts
Kris shows us how to save 95% on Groceries, a.k.a. Why You Should Shop at Ethnic Markets.
Betsy makes Frugal City Popcorn. You can even save the unpopped kernels if you want to be really frugal!
Cutting the food budget is always a challenge. Stephanie shows us how.
Is it really cheaper to eat in? Livingalmostlarge tells us the answer in Dining in can be expensive….
Mandy gives us tips on Saving Money Dining Out. Now these are the kind of tips I like!
Cooking from scratch is generally less expensive than using prepared foods. Mama Squirrel shows us how to make Lasagna Without Recipes.
Frugal Finance
Juan Millon (1mil) presents Got Military? Get Access to the Best Bank in the Nation. Being frugal means getting the best bank for your buck. If you’re in the military, this is a great option!
Still using a credit card? Credit Help shows you Five Credit Card Fees You Can Avoid.
WFM presents Upromise – Free Money For College. Free money? Count me in!
Frugality around the House
Amy Allen Clark provides some great alternatives to traditional gift wrap in Be a Wrap Superstar: Use What You Have. She has some great photos in her post, too!
Millionaire Mommy Next Door asks Can Renting Play A Part In The American Dream? I knew there was a good reason to rent! It might not be for everyone, but there are benefits…
Super Saver wants to know: Is Frugal Living The New Trend? I sure hope so!
cashmoneylife presents Frugal Moving Tips. I’ve used all of these suggestions pretty much every time I’ve moved. They work!
Frugal Leisure
paidtwice asks Do Vacations Spoil You For “Normal”? My answer is yes, but maybe paidtwice is a better woman than I am. :)
plonkee presents 5 frugal things about autumn. These things are not just frugal; they’re enjoyable as well. I just love autumn!
Do you want to know How to Watch Any Movie You Want for Free? Ryan Healy tells us!
Vacationing in Europe? poetloverrebelspy shows you how to do it frugally at No-Budget Tips for London and Stockholm, Revisited.
Frugal Romance
Clever Dudette shows the guys Inexpensive Ways to Woo Your Wife. Men, this is a must read!
Getting married soon? Cortni Marrazzo tells you How to Have a Beautiful Wedding on a Budget.
Frugal Shopping
To DirectBuy or Not to DirectBuy? That is the question Mrs. Micah asks (and answers).
Mark U Runta says Buying Value is what’s important.
Raymond presents How To Buy On Ebay And Get the Best Deal. This is a great guide!
The Happy Rock shows us how to Save Money By Using The Internet : A Walkthrough. This is another great guide!
Frugality at Work
Should you practice frugality at work? NoPaperMoney tells it like it is in Expense Accounts: Are You as Frugal as Normal?.
Melissa presents Work Those OTHER Benefits: Discounts And Freebies. Look beyond your salary when considering the benefits of your job.
Dave shows us Cheapo Marketing for the Entrepreneur – Vox. The question is, do these techniques work?
Frugality on the Road
FMF presents Car Options Not Worth the Cost. Read this before you buy a new car. It might save you some money!
Need new tires? JvW shows you how to save some money in Re-tired. I never would have thought of this. Brilliant!
Frugal Health and Personal Care
FIRE Finance presents Generic Drugs are Cheaper – A Complete Guide! It’s always nice when you can save some money on prescription medication.
Aparna presents Beauty and Personality Grooming: Home-made face wash. This might be a good one to try after you take the Halloween makeup off.
We all know childbirth is expensive. Moorea gives us a money-saving alternative to a hospital birth at Femme Economics*: The Cost of Child-birth.
Finally, don’t forget to take advantage of employee benefits, such as the flexible spending plan. Robert D Flach gives you some tips on sorting it all out in IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! – PART IV.
Frugal Inspiration
Grace tells us how to Keep Those Dollars Trickling In. Every little bit helps!
jewel shares how she and her husband are Reducing our Debts. They’ve managed to cut a lot of expenses this year. Great job!
Be sure to submit your posts for the next edition of the Festival of Frugality, to be hosted at I’ve Paid For This Twice Already. Thanks for stopping by, and have a Happy Halloween!
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Great Festival, thanks for hosting! It will take me a couple days to get through all of these! :)
Thanks so much for including me! Can’t wait to read the rest and get to know more of my fellow bloggers.
Thanks for a super post … I’m excited to check them all out!
Thanks for hosting, appreciate it!
I like how you set up the Halloween carnival. Good job!
-Raymond
Great pictures and nicely organized. Thanks for including my post as well!
Wow- you did a great job putting all this together! Thanks for including my post!
Awesome set-up, Lynnae. Thanks so much for hosting!
great set of links…love the cute pictures :)
Excellent job, this was actually the first time I’ve seen your blog thanks to the carnival. Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful festival! Such nice graphics and creative presentation. Keep it up! Thanks for including our post.
Cheers,
FIRE Finance
Great job hosting – the pictures are great! Thanks for including my article.
Thanks for hosting and including my article! I can’t wait to read through all these awesome posts.
Thanks for the link! I’ve been enjoying the rest of the posts :)
Thanks for hosting the carnival and including my submission! I’ve linked back to your carnival here:
http://millionairemommynextdoo.....n-our.html
(sorry it took me awhile… hosting the PF carnival this week kept me busy!)