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What are homemade frugal gift ideas for an 8 year old boy? Santa will be taking care of the wish list. What are some things big or small, but frugal frugal frugal that I can make/give my 8 year old son? I'm very low on funds this year and I'd rather Santa take the credit, while it lasts, on the items my son has asked for.

Anybody have some frugal ideas I can use to save money on groceries and other things? I am generally frugal with groceries, like making something new out of leftovers, and trying to buy foods that can be used as more than one meal. But, I feel like I am missing some other ideas and tips to save money on groceries and other bills. Does anybody have any other ideas? Thanks for your input!

Frugal living ideas from the depression? Considering we are upon (or already in) hard times i thought it would be great to share some frugal ol' fashion tips from the depression.... so what has your grand mother told you?

How can you make fakes, sell them for around 400k pounds and lead a frugal life? On the web tonight: The parents 82 and 84 and the son, 46, were caught selling fake antiquities to museums for over 17 years. It said they lived a frugal life. Does that mean, they didn't profit or just didn't spend the money?

What is the most frugal thing you do? What is the most frugal thing you do? Ive heard of ppl saving tin foil and using it again, washing out sandwich bags and so forth. My husband and I are blessed in the fact we are finanically secure and HATES that I do this he says he is in fact "embarrased the postal people see it". I go online to www.walmart.com to the "in stores now" free sample section and get free samples of things. Everything from deoderant (i have 5 little 1/2 samples) to lotions and so forth.

If A WWE Maineventer Is Frugal With His Money, How Many Years Of Maineventing Will It Take To Bet Set For Life? I am talking strictly about maineventers and not midcarders. If Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, John Cena, etc are frugal with their money, how many years of headlining ppvs do you think it would take for them to be financially set for life ?

At what point does a rich person stop being frugal? I know this lady who makes a lot of money (a lot) and she works very hard for it. With her well earned money she buys herself huge (huge) diamond rings, goes on many vacations, buys the best clothes, and has a few cool cars. Now she's looking to buy a lake house in addition to her 3000 square foot house overlooking the river. She says she's frugal because she lives below her means, not getting into debt at all. Does "frugal" apply in this case? Does being frugal mean you're always budgeting for groceries or having to save for the smallest luxuries?

What are the warning signs that you have crossed the line from being frugal to being a cheapskate? Give examples of how you know you're a cheapskate, and not just frugal anymore?

Any stories / advise for a new employee recognizing unusually frugal employers? Sunlight instead of lights, running out of printer toner, OUT of toilet paper for the restroom, re-using all scrap papers. I am frugal in my home so I get it but I don't know if I've ever seen a business so frugal.

recipes and hints for frugal living? I am going back to school and need to feed my family on 1 paycheck. I would like some frugal hints for cooking cheaply and living on the frugal side.

I am looking for two recipes from the Frugal Gourmet Christmas cookbook.? I am looking for the Frugal Gourmet's recipes for yorkshire pudding & for gingerbread. My family uses them every year & the cookbook was accidentally not packed (it is in another state!). Please help! If anyone has these recipes & can transcribe them I would be very appreciative. Thanks!

What is the website for frugal living/getting of debt blog? There is a blog created by a man who is Canadian and lives in Kansas with his wife. I believe he is a engineer. He offers solutions on his website for frugal living and getting out of debt. Can someone help me? I am going crazy trying to find it!!

I need a specific Frugal Gourmet recipe - HELP? I need the Minestrone Soup recipe that the Frugal Gourmet did. I scoured the internet and came across recipes saying it's the Frugal Gourmet recipe but it's from their memory. I need the REAL recipe ASAP. Please help. I really don't want any substitute recipes - just the one from the Frugal Gourmet (Jeff Smith) from PBS. THANKS!

What is a frugal way to sterilize a chicken egg hatching incubator? I had an egg explode in the incubator. There are still viable eggs in there . What houshold product can I use that will not harm the remaining eggs.

What is the best frugal way to remodel your backyard? backyard is a mess!

How can I start a website for frugal shoppers? I am not too good with computers, please use small words :) Also, how much does it cost? I will post info about coupons, deals, and have a place for people to post. Thanks!

what is the best cell phone and service for a frugal customer? I am looking to pay about $30 per month for over 400 anytime minutes.

Family on budget needs frugal ideas for going to Washington DC and New York.? Family of 4 first vacation to the East. Traveling from the south. Need expertise money-saving tips to help ensure fun for two teen girls who love History.

Do you have any good money saving household, frugal living? tips that you think are unique? Thanks for the ideas.

Easy desert recipe for the frugal minded? Something yummy and preferably homemade and not out of a box.

Can you tell me some websites that teach you how to save money or be frugal? Im looking for fun websites, coupon websites, blogs, things like that. I asked this same exact question 2 days ago, and for some reason, yahoo deleted it!

What are some tips or advice for being more frugal with money? I make a decent income, I’m not wealthy by any means, but I should have more in the way of savings than I do. I guess I’m in need of a good pep talk to curtail my needless spending.

easy frugal ways to make things last my family longer? i am looking to learn how to make my money and everyday household items and food go farther. i have just closed a business and we are trying to adjust, any advice would be appreciated.p.s. i have 2 boys that eat like a garbage disposal any ideas on how to cut my grocery bill?

What are some good frugal meals for 10 people? Essentially I would like to know some very cheap menu for 10 people (three meals a day for a week). Please offer me some of your insight on how to pull it off. Thank you in advance. :-)

Does anyone have the reciepe for buffaloe stew from the Frugal Gourmet? I believe it called for red wine.

What is the most frugal thing that you do to help cut everyday costs? What do you do to help your family cut costs and save money during these hard economical times?

What are some frugal tips your parents or grandparents taught you? All the talk is about the importance of recycling, but the first tenet in the conservation creed is "Reduce." We have gotten away from many ways of life our parents and grandparents lived (thankfully, some of them -- e.g. only bathing once a week) and with our big, expansive homes, have forgotten how to live frugally. What are some frugal practices you grew up with? For example, keeping the thermostat set low in winter and wearing a sweater around the house. Opening the windows and running a fan instead of using the air conditioner. Closing vents off in unused rooms during heating/cooling seasons. Saving old bits of soap and either melting them down or smushing them against the new bar of soap. Reusing birthday candles. Limiting long distance phone calls. Turning off lights as you leave a room.

Whatever happened to the Frugal Gourmet? I can't find any of his books in any bookstore or library.

1st APT!! Please share cheap tricks to frugal apartment living? Hey I'm moving to my first apartment and I dont have a large budget. Dont have a job yet and especially dont wanna financially flop in from of my mom. So please share all your frugal living tips from cheap foods to decorations, cleaning products, and etc. Thanks!

What are your best frugal recipes that you have tried? What are the best, cheapest recipes that you have ever made? How do you make them?

Any websites that address how to be a frugal spender and save money? I am trying to save money and still pay off bills. I could sure use some helpful tips, as I have had issues with compulsive shopping, in the past.

Is it best to live a frugal lifestyle? Trying to make the most of what you have Not excessing on anything material Repairing old things instead of buying new etc Income shouldn't have anything to do with it. Everybody should try to live as commonly as possible. I'm not saying extra income can't mean a few extra comforts, but does extra income mean buying things you don't need and wasting?

What is the meaning of the following words Introverted, Aloof, Frugal? What's the meaning of the following words: 1-Introverted, 2-Aloof, 3-Frugal

What are your secrets to saving money and being frugal? I want to save money buying food and everyday items. I would like advice that I probably don't know about grocery shopping or discount sites etc. Thanks

How do you know when you are too frugal in life? I think I am too cheap about spending money. When do you considered crazy cheap and what is acceptable in terms of spending your money, like what to put away for retirement for stuff?

To All you frugal grocery shoppers how much do you spend monthly and what do you buy? Thanks? I'm trying to not spend between $100 to $140 for groceries. I'm pregnant with twins and just want to be in a better financial place within a few months. Any ideas would be really appreciated. Thanks

What kind of car should I get - frugal learner driver in city? Don't laugh - I'm in my early thirties and have to grow out of catching taxis and get my licence! I have to buy my first car or I will never learn. I'm very scared of driving (dangerous experiences years ago when learning). I'm even more scared of going into a car dealership and having smarty pants sales people laugh at me and give me a bad deal becuase I'm ignorant. I think I need a small but solidly built (in case of accidents), cheap but made to last and very fuel economical car. What models would you recommend and if I am looking at used cars what should I be aware of that will need checking? Thanks

What are some disadvantages of not being frugal? Can you give me three or four? I know one of them is to obviously save more money. But what else (in your opinion?)

What are your unique ways of being frugal? Not talking about cutting down on lunches (although it saves tons of $) or separating need vs want. Just unique ways to make things stretch a little.... For Example: sometimes, when money's tight, I microwave that slither of bar soap for 10 seconds in the microwave. It puffs up into a bigger size, lathers better, and it saves me bundles. I also use kitchen products, like olive oil, to get rid of makeup. What do you guys do?

Does anyone know any good ancedotes regarding frugal lifestyles? For example, I once saw an interview on Tv with a public school teacher who had saved $250,000 by the time of her retirement. She said she reuses aluminum foil (after washing it off) to avoid buying more. I love stories like this. Only the most tight-fisted examples, please!

What are you doing different now to save money? How are you being frugal and economizing? We view DVD's from the library instead of renting or buying, cook our own meals instead of dining out, shop at Goodwill, skipped summer vacation, and today I decided to make Christmas gifts (cross-stitching). What are your tips?

What is the most effective and frugal way to promote an online business?

What are your best frugal living tips? I have read a lot of books on frugality, but I'm always interested to know what other people have come up with to make their money stretch. Please share your thrifty thoughts! Thanks!

The frugal drunk wants to maximize the value of his spare change. Will you help him? A pint of vodka costs $5.00 and contains 350 millileters. A half pint of vodka costs $3.00 and contains 200 millileters. Should he buy the one pint or two half pints to get the best price per millileter of Vodka? Your kind answer will get you a toast to your health and possibly ten points!