Tags: frugal
Survey Says
by patndoris on Dec.27, 2008, under Frugal, Surveys
Most are not worth the time! In January 2007, I wrote about survey sites I thought were worthwhile. (Yes, I know, I was thinking again...very dangerous. But it was my very first blog post and I had to have something to write about.) At the time, I didn't… more »
Liquids - A Little Dab Will Do Ya!
by patndoris on Aug.25, 2008, under Frugal
Often times, we use more than we need to of products simply because manufacturers make it easy to do so. Prime examples are shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and liquid dish soap. Manufacturers put these products in containers that are easy to squeeze, so… more »
Uses for Old CD's
by patndoris on Jul.28, 2008, under Frugal
I had a conversation the other day with a friend regarding uses for old CD's. Seems such a shame to throw them away. I did a quick Google...I mean really...how much is out there on this subject? Would you believe over 2,000,000 search results? I ran thro… more »
Fruit Pit Crafts
by patndoris on Jul.24, 2008, under Frugal
I'm not sure where I first saw this idea. I've done a Google search and can't turn up any formal instructions, so I'll give it my best shot and embellish with a few of my own ideas. Collect Pits From: Cherries Apricots Nectarines Peaches… more »
Frugal Gift Baskets
by patndoris on Jun.11, 2008, under Frugal
Gifts for different occasions can add up to lots of dollars spent. Gift baskets you put together yourself are a fantastic cost cutting alternative. Recipients are likely to enjoy them, as the contents were selected specifically for them. Commercial gift… more »
Spending to Save, My G5 Grill Experience
by patndoris on Jun.07, 2008, under Frugal
You may find you go through shifts in how and why you practice frugality at times. This year, I had some unexpected large expenses (which I was able to cover since I saved enough money) but they left me a little short as far as my comfort level for money… more »
Seasonal Sales (or Tightwad Shopping)
by patndoris on Jun.05, 2008, under Frugal
Many products go on sale at different times of year. Sometimes it’s just after a particular holiday, or maybe during a particular season. When you know you need to purchase something, but it's not an immediate need, take a look to see when the best time… more »
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