The Frugal Habits That Never Go Out of Style

 

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"Anyone who’s spent real time testing what actually saves money knows the truth: It’s not the flashy stuff. It’s the quiet, repeatable habits, the ones that work whether the economy is booming, sputtering, or doing something in between."  Comment from Everyday Cheapskate

I've written about some of my frugal habits.  They are little things that adapt to my lifestyle.  If you are serious about being sensible with your spending habits, you will find a way since you know your needs.  Check out Mary's article and it may inspire ways that will conform with your routine.

Click here to go to the Everyday Cheapskate article for some inspiration.

What Happens To Your Fridge Food When The Power Goes Out

 

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"A power outage can spoil more than your day—it can ruin what’s in your fridge, too. Our friends at Reader’s Digest break down how long food actually stays safe in a powerless fridge and share practical tips to keep your home running smoothly when outages strike. "  Comment from Family Handyman

Since I live in Florida, it is quite a concern with daily storms and threats of hurricanes in the summertime.  I've learned to make an attempt to not keep too much in the fridge, especially when there is a threat of a hurricane.  It is heartbreaking to lose everything in a fully stocked refrigerator.  I've gone through it many times. 

This article from Readers Digest is very thorough in giving facts about food safety, what foods spoil the fastest, how long it takes for certain foods to spoil, etc.  Excellent article and a must read, especially if you live in a climate like mine.

Click here to go to Readers Digest's article to learn how to deal with this problem.

Ways To Use Christmas Decor Basics Year After Year

 

Instead of buying new Christmas decor every year, wouldn't it be nice to learn how to use what you already have every year? 

When I was a kid, I remember having the same Christmas stuff year after year that was so special and I looked forward to them coming out of the boxes so I could enjoy them again.  They were more of a tradition than decorations, more like little treasures.

What has changed since then?

Perhaps the featured article from Thrifty Decor Chick holds the key to that question.  Click here to go to the article.

How To Save Money on Black Friday

 

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Black Friday is creeping up on us!  

Sarah at Positively Frugal has posted an article to help you frugally spend on Black Friday and other holiday sales.

It is not too late to plan your spending so you won't be swept away by all the hype of the sales season.

Click here to go to the article!

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Holiday Shopping Mistakes to Avoid This Season

 

It is coming next Friday!  Beware the allure of Black Friday with all the advertising trying to coax you into buying things you or your loved ones don't need.  Research and plan before you run off with the influence of all the hype of the day.

You know a little about my past life before the frugalista mentality hit me . . . work like a dog so I could spend, spend, spend on stuff I didn't need that now clutter my house.  My biggest vice was the Home Shopping Club.  Oh my God . . . that was instant in your face hype.  They wanted to make you think you could not live without the item they were trying to sell at the moment.  I really didn't have time to think about making the purchase, like do I need this.  It got me into big trouble!

Don't fall for the hype!  My best advice to you is to check out the article Mary from Everyday Cheapskate has posted on advise for not making holiday spending mistakes.

Click here to go to the article that will help you save money this holiday season!