Last week I mentioned that this time of year is when a lot of people let their budgets slip a bit.  The easiest way to stay on track with your budget is to have an easy and effective way to keep track of your budget.My favorite budgeting tool is YNAB...
Topics: Finances

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I used to buy my kids’ clothes a year in advance, on clearance.  Then they both hit huge growth spurts and started skipping sizes.  So this year I found myself needing to buy winter clothing for both kids…right before winter.I wasn’t too hopeful..
Topics: Roundups

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The following is a regular feature by Kyle of Rather-Be-Shopping. If you like this post, consider subscribing to his blog’s RSS feed.I like Lynnae’s tagline, “Live More. Spend Less.” This made me think of some of the more...
Topics: Frugal Tips

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I like to send and receive Christmas cards.  In today’s busy society, sometimes Christmas cards are the only time I update relatives on our family.  And sometimes it’s the only time I receive updates.But a few years ago, I found that my Christmas...
Topics: Frugal Tips

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Home decorating isn’t my forte.  I think it’s because I’m more logical than artistic.  Still, I’m always looking for ways to make my home more beautiful and homey.  And of course, anything I do has to involve little money.So I went to flickr...
Topics: Home

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