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Renting VS Buying

I am sure the title made you think about renting a home versus home ownership. When being frugal however there are alot more things that you need to ponder over when it comes to renting or buying. It amazes me the things people will rent and the prices they will pay for the rental when they could in fact, own the item. Here is a list of items that you should seriously consider purchasing if you are in the habit of renting. Tuxedo: To rent a nice tuxedo can cost $75.00. A really nice tuxedo can be upwards of $200. … Continue reading →

4 Questions to Ask Yourself that Will Save You Money

As you go about your daily life, you might want to ask yourself the following questions. These questions (and the answers) may just save you a lot of money. Being frugal doesn’t have to be hard. It does take some commitment, or at least a committed mindset. Practice and creativity always helps, too. As you live the frugal lifestyle, you’ll find yourself almost automatically making frugal choices, especially when you are used to asking yourself the following questions. 1. How can we get this cheaper? When you are looking to make a purchase for a good or service, could you … Continue reading →

Buying Do-It-Yourself Furniture Part IV

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Note: This is a many-part series. Please also see Part I, Part II, and Part III. So far, readers, you know that my husband and I purchased a buffet and hutch that we had to put together ourselves. When we opened the box, not only did we find no assembly instructions, but there was also some parts missing. This is the final part in this series. On Wednesday, February 22, I stated that I spoke with a customer service representative who said that the hardware would take one to two weeks to be delivered. Imagine my surprise when a DHL … Continue reading →

Buying Do-It-Yourself Furniture Part III

Note: This is a many-part series. Please also see Part I, Part II, and Part IV. Readers, you know that my husband and I purchased a buffet and hutch that required our own assembly. Not only did we open the box to find no assembly instructions, but my husband discovered that there was some hardware missing. Read on for the conclusion to this mess! Since I lost my patience with the company’s website last night, I decided to try it again this morning. I noticed at the bottom of the page where the company’s information is listed that the company … Continue reading →

Buying Do-It Yourself Furniture Part II

Note: This is a many-part series. Please also see Part I, Part III, and Part IV. So far you know that we had a little bit of trouble with buying this buffet and hutch requiring assembly, as it came with no assembly instructions. Now for the next part! A little over an hour after my husband got back from Wal-Mart, as he sat in the middle of the living room putting together the last few pieces of the buffet and hutch, I heard him say, “We have to call the company.” I grumbled and asked why. “Well, if you want … Continue reading →

Buying Do-It-Yourself Furniture Part I

My husband, daughter, and I have recently moved into a new apartment and we have been searching for new furniture. Being the cook that I am, I like to spend quite a bit of time in the kitchen. Our kitchen is not very large and does not have the cabinet space required to hold all of the utensils and gadgets that I have collected over the years. I had in mind that I wanted to purchase a small buffet with a hutch. We found just what I was looking for at Wal-Mart. The Home Trends Colonial Estate Collection Buffet with … Continue reading →

Safe Housekeeping During Pregnancy

When you are pregnant, you may find yourself suddenly motivated to clean more than you usually do. Of course, you may not, and that is also perfectly normal. I never experienced an overwhelming urge to clean house during either of my pregnancies, although I did clean a little more than normal during my second pregnancy. Cleaning during pregnancy is not harmful in and of itself. When the urge to clean strikes, be careful about what products you use to clean, and about some of the chores that you choose to tackle. If you have been bitten by the housekeeping bug, … Continue reading →

Raising Kids On a Budget

Money is always a concern, even more so when you are a single parent. Kids need lots of stuff. They start off so small but quickly seem to take up so much space and need so many things. Some things you should not scrimp on, car seats, cribs, things that are important for your child’s safety. There are plenty of other areas to save money. Let’s start with clothes. Babies and toddlers in particular grow so quickly, clothing is usually outgrown long before it is outworn. Take all the hand me downs that are offered. They won’t all be to … Continue reading →

Summer Deals From World Market

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Have you ever wandered inside of a Cost Plus World Market? It has all kinds of interesting things that you can use to decorate your home. From furniture, to dishes, to foods from foreign countries, this is a really fun place to shop. Their Summer deals give you the perfect excuse to visit the store. I haven’t been inside a Cost Plus World Market in a really long time. The last time I was there was several years ago, and I believe it was because I was searching for just the right Christmas present for some of my friends and … Continue reading →

Wall Art! Get Your Wall Art!

When I got pregnant, my husband and I were temporarily living in another state while he completed a yearlong, paid internship. My due date was right around the time we had to pack up and move back to where his school is located. Because we knew our departure would happen soon after our daughter was born, we didn’t set up a bedroom for her. Our living situation this year is also temporary, because my husband graduates from school in May, and we’ll most likely move to wherever his job takes him. Since our daughter co-sleeps with us and we’re moving … Continue reading →