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The Stuff-itus Cure

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When you are frugal, you become very adept at collecting things at little or no cost. Initially the thought of gaining treasure is thrilling, but over time as your little pile of booty blossoms into multiple mountains, rooms and storage containers filled to overflowing, you’ll reach the point of Stuff-itus.

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School Discounts

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Money is really tight and with unemployment on the rise, the number of people going to school to “re-tool” is also increasing. This means that students in service industries — hair and nail care, dentists, massage therapy and more — will need people to “practice” on. If you’re willing to take some risk, you can save a lot of dough. You may be surprised about the services they offer.

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11 Reasons We Love The Recession

A Silver Lining

There is a lot of complaining and worrying over the current and future state of the economy. While there are reasons for great concern, remember that every cloud has a silver lining. We wanted to share some of the good things we’ve seen since the economy has hit the skids. Maybe you’ve seen other good things, so write ‘em down and send ‘em in!

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The Big Transition

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No matter how long ago it’s been, everyone who has ever given birth, adopted or just loved a child fondly remembers the many firsts. Their first smile, the day they first rolled over, their first steps and their first plaster hand print . . . do you remember? The years rush past in a blur until those cuddly babies want fewer cuddles from us and are preparing to face the world on their own.

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Inspired To Save

I have just finished reading your book – just a few minutes ago!!!! It is incredible. I have several books on personal finance, a degree in business, a Personal Financial Planner designation (from a university, but not a national designation) and I was a credit counselor for some years before settling in as a stay-at-home mom (husband, two sons and a dog). My husband and I both practice a frugal lifestyle and often find ourselves out-of-touch (not to complain) with most of the people we come in contact with about frugality, parenting, our values, etc.

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Saving Water With Sailor Showers

Sailor Showers Save Water

We were on the set of the Dr. Phil TV show in February 2009 when the good doctor asked us to share a few things we do to save water. We mentioned putting a water bottle in the toilet tank and using drip irrigation rather than flooding to water our landscaping. Then Steve mentioned that we take “sailor showers.” Dr. Phil was astonished and asked us to explain.

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When Is Enough...Enough?

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Americans are infatuated — maybe even obsessed — with people who have what we don’t. The media encourages our coveting by presenting a steady diet of lifestyles of the apparently rich and famous in magazines, on TV’s celebrity news and on Internet sites. We dress like celebrities, talk like them and may secretly aspire to live like them.

 

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This Is The Life!

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This story has been around for a long time, but it bears consideration especially in light of our current economic circumstances. Is progress, really progress?

A fishing boat was docked in a tiny coastal village south of the border. An American tourist complimented the local fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them. “Not very long,” answered the fisherman.

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Is "Biggering"..."Bettering"?

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The frugal life really baffles some people. How can anyone be satisfied, or even be happy, living with less? Recently we received the following e-mail, which posed a significant question that bears pondering:

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Tough Times And The Honey Weapon

Frugality is finally in vogue. Saving money is the main topic of discussion at work, at school and in the media. So be bold, let people know that saving money is a fun game and that it produces great dividends; more security, more time with family and friends and less stress.

 

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