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Frugal Tips That Go Too Far

February 13th, 2012 | 21 Comments

Frugal Tips That Go Too Far

I consider myself a frugal person.  I like finding ways to cut back on our expenses so that we can put money toward our goals or fun activities/purchases.  However, I often come across frugal tips that make me think “No way!”  Either the trade-offs don’t make financial sense, I find the alternate activity unpalatable for some reason, or it just wouldn’t work in our family – whatever the reason, I’ve read plenty of tips that … Read entire article »

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Adventures in Frugality: Home Haircutting

January 30th, 2012 | 1 Comment

Adventures in Frugality: Home Haircutting

Last week, Kyle came home with a set of hair clippers from Costco.  We had been talking about me cutting his hair at home for a little while and he finally took the plunge.  The haircuts he asks for from the professionals are just straight from the clippers, #2 on the sides and #6 on top, so it didn’t seem like it would be too difficult for me to do as well. I studied the haircutting … Read entire article »

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