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Can a Gluten Free Diet be Frugal?
This week, the US food and Drug Administration held additional sessions about the possibility of (finally) establishing a gluten-free food labeling standard. (info) Lately, a growing number of people are electing a gluten-free diet. Some due [...]
Introducing Jessica
Hello BeingFrugal readers! I look forward to getting to know you in our journey here. By way of introduction, I’ll tell you a little about myself, my frugal living story, and my family’s goals with money. [...]
How to Save Money on Health Insurance
Depending on your situation, health insurance can take up a big chunk of the family budget. Our insurance premium eats up a third of our income! Even though it’s tempting to forego health insurance in exchange [...]
Revamping Your Budget for the New Year
January is a good time for a budget makeover. After all, you’re likely setting your financial goals for the year, and it’s a good time to make note of lifestyle changes. Certain areas of your budget [...]
Frugal New Year’s Goals
Christmas is over, and 2011 is staring us in the face. It’s the time of the year when people are making New Year’s Resolutions. I’m not a big fan of resolutions, as most people tend to [...]
In the Battle of Real vs. Artificial Christmas Trees, Which is More Frugal?
I used to be a die-hard real Christmas tree fan. Growing up in California, my family would head to the Christmas tree lot every year and pick out a wonderful, pine-y smelling Christmas tree. It was [...]
Home Furnishing from Most Expensive to Least Expensive
My husband and I are revamping our home a little, which necessitates new (to us) furniture, storage solutions, and home décor. Though it’s tempting to run out to the nearest home furnishing store and pick up [...]
Frugal Tips for Busy People
My life has changed a lot since I started writing BeingFrugal.net. At the time I started, my oldest child was in full day public school, and my youngest child was in preschool three mornings a week. [...]
How Living a Frugal Lifestyle Has Changed My Thought Process
My husband and I have been living an actively frugal lifestyle for almost three years. I recently had an experience that showed me how much my thought process has been changed by frugality. We saw a [...]
As Seen On TV Gimmicks to Save Money?
You’ve seen the ads. Soap Savers to help you use every last sliver of soap. Pants Extenders to help your pants fit, even after you gain weight. Soda Pop Lids to keep your soda fresh, in [...]
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