Weekend Roundup - It Pays to Plan Ahead
Posted by Lynnae on March 22, 2008
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We’ll be coloring Easter Eggs today.
Easter is tomorrow, and I was trying to figure out what my kids should wear to church. This year I had determined that we were not going to buy new clothes, because it’s not in the budget, and my kids have plenty of good clothes as it is. They just don’t need special Easter outfits.
I pulled down the boxes from their closets to see what spring clothes we had to choose from. Wouldn’t you know it, but I had planned ahead last year and bought Easter outfits on clearance! Liz was thrilled that she has a brand new dress to wear on Easter, and Sam has a cute little shirt and sweater vest. It was a nice surprise! I had totally forgotten about buying the outfits!
Being Frugal Happenings
It’s been a big week here. I hosted the Carnival of Personal Finance for the first time. It was a huge undertaking, but I really enjoyed reading through all of the articles that were submitted. Thanks to all who participated, and thanks to everyone who linked back and further promoted the carnival! I really appreciate it, and I hope you all got some traffic from your posts!
This week was also big, because my square foot gardening post was linked by Lifehacker. Add that to a couple of articles making the rounds on Stumbleupon and Reddit, and on Thursday I had my highest traffic day ever on this blog! Over 5000 visitors in one day! Welcome to those of you who are new and decided to stick around!
Finally, I have another book giveaway going at Lynnae’s Bookshelf! I’ve decided to do giveaways on most Fridays, so especially if you’re into Christian fiction, check back there often. You may want to subscribe, so you don’t miss anything.
The Being Frugal Roundup: Favorite Posts from the Week
Gibble wonders whether extravagant spending is OK at Gather Little by Little. It’s a good post and a good question. Head over to tell him what you think.
Paidtwice casts a critical eye on advertising at I’ve Paid for This Twice Already. I’m no fan of credit card commercials either.
At Moolanomy, Pinyo declares that a dollar saved is better than a dollar earned. Pinyo, you’re speaking my language!
Mrs. Micah shows you two ways you can deal with poor decisions and sunk costs. It sure is hard to let go when you’ve put a lot of money into something, though.
Need to lower your utility bills? The Dough Roller shows you twenty inexpensive ways to do just that!
Free From Broke tells you how personal finance is like fantasy baseball. I played fantasy football for a few years (stop laughing, everyone!), and FFB’s analogy is spot on!
Melanie at Thrifty and Creative is asking for advice on how to reduce your hospital bill for childbirth. She has a great list to start, but she’s looking for all the tips she can get. Her sister is due any day, and she wants her to be prepared! So head over there and give her all the advice you’ve got!
Head to Credit Withdrawal to find out why now is the best time to get out of debt. Is there ever any better time than now? Well, maybe yesterday, but there’s nothing you can do about that.
Hank tells you about the 29 most frugal things he’s ever done at My Investing Blog. Actually, some of them might be downright cheap, but I think he knows that already. 
I’ll wrap up this list with a something from Thrifty Mommy. It’s a picture of her piggy bank after she filled her car up with gas. Really. You just have to look!
Have a fabulous Easter tomorrow!
Photo by ButterflySha.
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Great news there. 5000!! Fantastic.
Thanks for including me in the review too!!
Have a wonderful Easter, Lynnae.
Thanks for mentioning my post.
Thank you so much for adding me to your weekend roundup! Much appreciated. Looking forward to added advice for my sis.
Don’t you love it when discover something smart you did way back when like the clothes you bought? Always a nice surprise!
Thanks for the link! Glad you enjoyed.
I was not planning on buying my boys Easter outfits either as it was not in the budget. But my mom was like they have to have new clothes. But she was going to let them pick, which meant a new t-shirt and jeans. They have plenty of t-shits and jeans. I wanted them to get nice church clothes (as we are going to church.) So somehow I ended up spending $52 at Kohl’s on only one kids outfit and $16 on Easter candy at Cost Cutters. I am kicking myself. My mom spent $90 buying my other son 1 pair jeans, 2 t-shirts, a nice button down shirt, a belt, new underwear, and socks. I could have bought a whole spring wardrobe for $90 not one outfit. This is why I never go to stores. Especially with tired, cranky kids and me being kranky too as it is night time.
I hate spending money I don’t have. Basically I spent my food money for the week, so now will be creative eating out of the pantry. No fresh fruit this week. I guess we all mess up now and again. I am glad you planned ahead this year. -Becky
On Easter Outfits for Church: It is funny because I teach Art to Elementary Age, My husband is a Mechanic, and my son is a little over 2 1/2 years old. Luckily our Church is a Jeans kind of church. We do not ever have to buy clothes due to all the above. We just buy “nice” clothes if an event occurs…like a Baptism, Wedding, and our trip this summer, etc… Otherwise, we wait for gifts from my mom which is usually clothes.
Oh, I’m well aware of how cheap they are. Trust me!
But I’ve done them nonetheless! Thanks for the link love!