frugal

Make It Do or Do Without

by Alison Moore Smith on May 12, 2012 · 5 comments

There’s an old adage from my parent’s generation that too often seems to be forgotten in our disposable society. Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do, Or do without. Believe me, my parents lived this verse! When I cleaned out my dad’s house to sell last fall (he moved in with us after [...]

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Online Bargain Shopping – Never Pay Retail

by Alison Moore Smith on December 28, 2009 · 5 comments

Online shopping is a dream come true. I’m not much of a mall walker, but I am a bargain hunter. Online shopping allows me to avoid what I loathe and still get the deals I’m looking for — quickly and efficiently — by comparing products and prices online. Instead of fighting crowds, traffic, weather, instead [...]

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