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From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 26, 2008 at 8:15 pm ET
At a recent event, I met the interior designer who had arranged the large stately room in which the gathering was held. It was a lovely space, but the designer was concerned about the safety ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 23, 2008 at 5:53 pm ET
High gas prices -- combined with credit problems -- are prompting many of us to cut or downsize our summer travel plans. That's the word from a recent survey commissioned by TransUnion. Here's the ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 21, 2008 at 9:00 pm ET
It was just another crappy moment, but as the cliche goes: I learned a lot. And so goes life with my dog Scruffy, who continues to teach me Zen-like lessons in patience, planning and ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 20, 2008 at 7:58 pm ET
A Big Welcome to readers who are visiting from The Life Hackery. That site has a great feature called "99 Extraordinary, Creative and Unusual Uses for Ordinary and Everyday Objects." I am grateful that ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 19, 2008 at 7:43 pm ET
With a full plate of family, work and community commitments, one busy mom -- a neighbor -- saves time and money with a 20-cubic-foot freezer. She considers it a valuable household management tool.Her secrets -- ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 18, 2008 at 10:47 pm ET
Dawn at Frugal For Life provided column space to me as a guest writer. My post -- An Open Letter to Consumer Products Companies -- was recently featured by Karen Datko at MSN Smart ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 17, 2008 at 10:11 pm ET
Invest in your career? Domestic travel? Those are a few of the creative ideas for rebate checks that arrived in my email box. Here's the list:"The June issue of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance offers creative ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 16, 2008 at 8:53 am ET
Last night, this sign caught my eye: "Free iced coffee every Thursday." Every Thursday from May 22 through June 12, Dunkin' Donuts offers the iced giveaway in different flavors: french vanilla, hazelnut, coconut, toasted almond ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 14, 2008 at 7:25 pm ET
This item -- a guest post-- from Kiplinger's contains some solid tips about affordable travel:"With average round-trip fares now topping $325, you need to do some serious planning to get the best deal ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 13, 2008 at 7:23 pm ET
Haggling over prices is expected at flea markets, yard sales and auto lots. But my sister, Debra Patterson, negotiated a sweet deal for kitchen chairs at a department store.Her pitch: “If we buy more, can ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 12, 2008 at 7:47 am ET
Regular readers of this blog may have noticed a recent gap in posts. The explanation: My Aunt Norma passed away and I have been sad.My Aunt is one of the many inspirations behind my push ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 7, 2008 at 8:33 pm ET
Special Thanks to the editors and staff at Florida Trend magazine. The latest online version of Florida Trend, a monthly business magazine, features a snippet from my upcoming book, The Frugal Duchess: How to Live ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 6, 2008 at 8:21 pm ET
I've been agonizing over the right dress -- frugal & fashionable-- for my upcoming book launch party. (June 12th at Books & Books in South Beach.) I almost (gasp!) broke down and purchased a ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 5, 2008 at 10:12 pm ET
Whether your child is a toddler, teen or 'tween, decorating a kid's bedroom can be complicated by tight budgets and personal tastes.''Regardless of a child's age, one super quick and easy way to change a ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 2, 2008 at 6:55 pm ET
A little while ago, I wrote about a little boy who thought money came out of walls (a visual image of ATMs.) The sluggish economy provides an ideal time to teach kids how to ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogMay 1, 2008 at 9:30 pm ET
A little while ago, I spotted a family friend walking and multi-tasking. His goal: conserve gas, get exercise and finish an errand."Saving gas and saving money," he said from across the street.His pedestrian efforts ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 30, 2008 at 7:41 pm ET
Managing the nuts & bolts of home finance feels like a full-time job. Here's a link to 36 shortcuts for tackling "pesky—but essential—financial tasks for home, college savings, taxes, and life management."The list of 36 ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 29, 2008 at 9:29 pm ET
When the heat and rain come, ants and other insects seem to multiply. Keeping them in check doesn't have to wreck your budget.J.D. Roth, author of the personal finance blog Get Rich Slowly ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 24, 2008 at 2:04 pm ET
The reality gap in real estate prices continues. Although I would love to have a backyard for my kids, dog and garden, I'll wait a while to start house shopping. Sticker shock is still a ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 23, 2008 at 1:20 pm ET
"As good as the deals are on new cars, they’re even sweeter for used ones, as used-car dealers cut prices to compete." That's the word from the May issue of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, which ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 22, 2008 at 5:45 pm ET
Shorter showers was one tip from a recent energy audit of my home. Honestly, I still take long showers. But I have dramatically changed the way I wash my hair in the ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 21, 2008 at 9:14 pm ET
Even with the best intentions, many consumers waste time and money by failing to follow directions that are packaged with cleaning products. Most of us quickly wipe down our countertops with liquids and sprays. ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 18, 2008 at 5:02 pm ET
Is there a gender gap about the recession? According to this new survey from Finicity, more men are in denial about the recession."Men are more likely than women to do nothing to adjust for an ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 17, 2008 at 10:57 am ET
What's the link between financial security and emotional security? That's one of several thoughtful posts featured at the 148th Edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance, which is up at Gather Little by ... ( more)
From The Frugal Duchess - view blog entries - visit this blogApril 16, 2008 at 9:51 am ET
"Getting a Rebate? Focus not on more, but on more of what matters." Bottom line: Don't overspend. That's the word from the folks at Center for a New American Dream, a consumer organization that ... ( more)
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