Festival of Frugality~The Veteran’s Day Edition

Welcome readers to the Veteran’s Day Edition of the Festival of Frugality! I am Anna, host of On a Quest To Be Debt Free.

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Big Cajun Man presents Case Study: iPhone from Fido vs. iPod Touch and a Cell Phone posted at Canadian Personal Finance Blog, saying, “Is it cheaper to buy an iPhone or an iPod touch (or nothing at all)”

Kathy Hester (GeekyPoet) presents Plant a Cool Weather Vegetable Garden posted at Walk a Greener Path.

One Family presents Frugal Living – Skiing Story posted at One Family’s Blog, saying, “The post looks at how average American families can ski on a budget using frugal strategies.”

FMF presents How to Get Free Info on Home Repairs posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “A unique way to get free home improvement literature.”

Credit Shout presents How Does Your FICO Score Affect A Credit Card Approval? posted at CreditShout.

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Credit Shout presents Chase Freedom Credit Card Review posted at CreditShout.

Cap presents Seven Websites for Fast, Easy, and Free Entertainment posted at StopBuyingCrap.com, saying, “Seven sites for fast, easy, and free entertainment. Who needs basic cable, video games and music players when you got a PC and the net?”

Roshawn Watson presents We’re In Financial War posted at Watson Inc, saying, “A recent Wall Street Journal article argues we are in financial war, and it is us vs. the economy. Unfortunately, most Americans are badly prepared. You would think with the heightened awareness of our current economic state, we would feel urgency and vigilance to position ourselves to weather the current and coming financial storms. Instead, there is widespread fear but little action.”

Roshawn Watson presents Deleveraging Your Life posted at Watson Inc, saying, “The US economy has turned a new page. Despite the bailout passing in Congress, there are serious concerns that consumers and businesses will undo “more than ten years of a credit boom.”"

Jacob presents How to live out of a suitcase posted at Early Retirement Extreme.

FIRE Getters presents 12 Tips To Lower Your Heating Bill posted at FIRE Finance.

sherin presents Economic Recession and Preparing for a Recession posted at Investment Internals, saying, “A study on the preparation for recession time. Focused on Savings, Portfolio and Job security. An educational article for ordinary person to help self to build a self defense against problems from economic slowdown i.e. recession”

PicktheBrain presents 10 Free Online Educational Video Options posted at Ace Online Schools.

Kelly from Almost Frugal presents How to Look Fabulous, Frugally: Part One posted at Almost Frugal, saying, “This is the first in a three part series.”

Ben Dinsmore presents How to Stop Cold Drafts in Your Home and Save On Energy Bills posted at Trees Full of Money, saying, “Imagine leaving a window open all winter long — the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a clothes dryer, attic access hatch, a whole house fan, or a fireplace, that may be just what is occurring in your home every day.”

Aahz presents Save Big on Books with PaperBackSwap posted at Philaahzophy, saying, “Who can argue with FREE books?”

fwp presents Profile of a 21-year-old Saver, Investor posted at the financial wellness project.

Annette Berlin presents How To Cook A Restaurant Quality Meal For Fifty Cents posted at Craft Stew, saying, “I just made myself a meal that was so good, so fast and so cheap that I have to brag about it.”

Jim presents 11 Sure-Fire Ways to Save on Shipping posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity

Jeremy Simon presents Review the new credit interactive game posted at blogs.creditcards.com.

Aryn presents Car Buying Tips: Establishing your Criteria posted at Sound Money Matters, saying, “Use these tips to figure out what you want before you visit a dealership.”

Livingalmostlarge presents Is backpacking frugal? posted at LivingAlmostLarge.

Terry presents Are You Really Saving a Buck at the Dollar Store? posted at Main Street Meltdown.

Kathryn Forster presents Online grocery shopping - the reprise posted at Comfort Blanket, saying, “saving money by buying online and not falling prey to all those tricks the advertising men use instore to part you from your money”

J. Savings presents Could you resist the celebrity lifestyle? Ed McMahon can’t. posted at Budgets are Sexy., saying, “It’s all about living within your means, baby!”

HowToMe presents How to Sew a Casserole Carrier posted at HowToMe.

vh presents Is that bargain food safe to eat? posted at Funny about Money.

Dorian Wales presents Shortcuts to Early Retirement – Absurd Frugal Thinking or Common Financial Sense? posted at The Personal Financier, saying, “Permanent income gone astray”

Mr Credit Card presents Should You Charge Your Children Interest? posted at Ask Mr Credit Card.

The Financial Blogger presents Credit Card Features posted at TheCreditToolBox.com, saying, “Find out about the most important credit card features”

dave tee presents Make Money Survey Taking. The List of The Best Survey Sites. posted at Take Survey Get Paid - Simple!.

ChristianPF presents How to make homemade mouthwash posted at Money in the Bible | Christian Personal Finance Blog.

marjorie presents Buying Vs. Downloading For Free: The Better Financial Choice posted at Wealth Junkies, saying, “I pay for music, movies and software — even though I know how to download all of them for free. Sometimes it bothers me that I could be getting all of this stuff for free, I admit, and I know plenty of people who are more than content to download whatever they want. But I’ve come to the conclusion that paying for intellectual property makes good financial sense.”

GrrlScientist presents Seafood Recipes? posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “I went shopping today at my local 99 cent store (which should be renamed the local $2.50 store) and found a real treat there: canned Jack Mackerel and canned Sardines, and frozen Alaskan Pollock fillets and frozen Tilapia fillets — all are healthy and “environmentally friendly seafoods”. Can you share a few of your favorite recipes for preparing these fish at home?”

PT presents Extend the Life of Your Razor Blades and Get Free Razor Samples posted at Prime Time Money.

Paula Wethington presents Christmas cookie making on a budget posted at Monroe on a Budget..

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Curt presents Obama Elected President, Amid A Shattered Economy posted at PennyJobs.com.

Kim presents Taking Good Care of Your Lazy-Boy Recliner posted at Lazyboy Recliners, saying, “The lazy-boy recliner is wonderful investment in your comfort. Good care extends the life span of this magnificent furniture. Taking care of a lazy-boy recliner requires only a few simple steps.”

That One Caveman presents Make Old Furniture New With a Little Sanding and a Fresh Coat of Paint posted at One Caveman’s Financial Journey, saying, “Thanks in advance for considering my article.”

Sam presents NEW !! Save with Free Shopping Coupons for Everything You Need posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, “Save with Free Shopping Coupons Internet Coupons, Codes, Printable Coupons Where to Find Coupons and Save the Most Free shopping coupons were first used in 1894 when Asa Chandler, the druggist who bought the formula for Coke-Cola, decided to promote his new fountain drink by giving out handwritten tickets for a free glass of Coke. As Americans became more cost conscious during the 1930s Depression, coupons became important. Supermarkets and retailers use free coupons to build customer loyalty, to introduce a new product and to move unnoticed brands. Coupons bring customers in the door, and stores rely on them. You can find free coupons just about anywhere. They are in the Sunday paper, in advertising flyers delivered door-to-door, and in your mailbox. You’ll find coupons called peelies attached to the outside of the product. And sometimes coupons are inserted inside the product. The ads in magazines often include clip-out coupons.”

Kate presents Rethinking the Non-Negotiable posted at Living the Frugal Life, saying, “My first submission to any carnival. I’d love to be included, or receive any honest feedback either way. Thanks for considering my piece!”

savingadvice presents Greeting Cards are for Suckers! posted at SavingAdvice.com Blog, saying, “The manufacturers of greeting cards, on the other hand, have created an industry that makes you feel guilty for not spending money on their products. I feel the guilt every time I go to a grocery store and walk past the greeting card aisle or go to a shopping mall and pass the greeting card store. Birthdays, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thank You Notes, Sympathy Cards, Get Well Cards, Thinking of You cards.”

Lisa Spinelli presents No-Frills Chic posted at Greener Pastures: Personal Finance, saying, “I have friends that swing either way. Some are All-Chic, some are All No-Frills. But now, there’s No-Frills Chic.”

Joe Manausa presents How To Stay Calm In The Real Estate Market posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “The entire financial world appears to be a scary place right now. Many people are starting to “smell opportunity” and yet are a bit too fearful to act on their instincts. The goal of this article is to get you to consider doing some homework and creating a decision matrix so that you can start to take advantage of the opportunities when you are ready.”

RC presents 10 Ways to Save Time- Which Can Help You Save and Make Money posted at Think Your Way to Wealth.

Bill Spohnholtz presents Social Security Sense posted at Learn The Stock Market And How to Trade.

Pamela Grundy presents How To Save Money at the Grocery Store posted at Personal Finance Analyst.

No Credit Needed presents Top 10 Ways To Save Money - Number 4 - Shop Smart posted at No Credit Needed.

Becca Glouzstein presents Wealth vs. Spirituality posted at Inspiration for Mothers . Com, saying, “Move from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset, start to attract wealth and give up frugality forever!”

Sun presents Discover Card Holiday Promotion: $50 Bonus and More posted at The Sun’s Financial Diary.

Cash Money Life presents Veteran’s Day Free Meals and Discounts posted at Military Finance Network, saying, “A list of Veteran’s Day discounts for military members and veterans.”

KCLau presents My Greatest Financial Fears posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “Everyone will encounter several personal fears as they go through their life phases. There is one fear which most of us will definitely have to deal with and that is financial fear. I have listed down below several financial fears that the majority of us will encounter.”

HIB presents I Conquered THE iPHONE posted at Happiness is Better.

Joy presents Thrifty Thanksgiving Tips posted at Happy to be at Home.

Kate @ A Simple Walk presents The Great Grocery Experiment posted at A Simple Walk.

Ted Reimers presents Ways to get Free College Tuition posted at CampusGrotto.

Polly Poorhouse presents Economic
Crunch: 10 Cheap Things to Do With Kids posted at Economic Crunch.

imarketing4s presents What Is Accelerated Debt Consolidation? | Consolidate4Free: Debt Consolidation Information posted at Free Debt Consolidation: Qualified Financial Management.

passive family income presents Balancing your time vs. Saving Money posted at Passive Family Income, saying, “When does being frugal become a waste of your time?”

Grey presents The 7 Secrets of Saving on Shoes: Extreme Penny-Pinching Edition posted at Frugal Fu.

Jennifer presents My version of OAMC posted at Getting Ahead.

Cory Albertson presents 6 Tips for Reducing Your Debt posted at Debt Relief, saying, “Debt is not a pleasant burden, especially in the midst of a global economic slowdown. Before job security and credit concerns really start to impact your life, follow these six tips for getting debt free.”

Frugal Duchess presents No-Cost Colleges: Flying Cheap Under the Radar posted at The Frugal Duchess, saying, “There are colleges and universities that offer free tuition. That’s good news as I consider various options for my 16-year-old son. My current favorite: a four-year education plan consisting of two years of a local community college, completed with two years at a traditional college or university.”

Matt Caldwell presents How PB&J Saved Me $1,296 This Year posted at 15minutestoriches.com, saying, “A case-study looking at how I saved over $1,000 this year by making my lunch 4 days per week instead of eating out. And how it only took me about 15 minutes, twice a month, to prepare my lunches!”

Lauren Rose presents Tips on How to Save Money When Shopping posted at No Debt Anymore .org, saying, “Proper planning, proper budgeting and thinking about your expenditures ahead of time are all ways to make saving money easier”

Fitz Villafuerte presents How Regifting Can Help You Save Money posted at Ready To Be Rich, saying, “Christmas is just around the corner. Learn how you can save some money on gifts by following these simple rules on regifting.”

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