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Visit Me on Twitter 7 Aug 2012 | 07:13 am
With only 140 characters, I have become very frugal with words. Please follow me on Twitter - @frugalduchess. BTW, I am now researching a nonfiction book about Athletes and Mental Health. Watch th...
Frugal Duchess Moves to WiseBread.com & Starts a Video Channel 21 Oct 2009 | 02:15 pm
I'm going to the beach because reality has hit like an overdue bill: I need to get more rest and to work smarter. I need to be more frugal with my time. And for that reason I am relocating to Wise Br...
How to Trim Fat From the Family Budget 26 Sep 2009 | 10:39 am
Small changes have reduced electrical charges in my home. On a year-over-year basis, we have used 20 percent less electricity due to two minor adjustments. We have switched most of the light bulbs to ...
Currency Exchange & Other Tricks to Save More Money 22 Sep 2009 | 09:22 am
Currency exchange is a thrifty tool in my home. To save money, my 11-year-old daughter has swapped five single dollars for a five-dollar-bill and has traded up for even larger denominations. She uses ...
Rosh HaShannah: New Year Greetings From an Ironing Board 19 Sep 2009 | 10:10 am
We can iron out past wrinkles in money, relationships and clothing. That's what I learned as I ironed clothing for Rosh HaShannah, the New Year on the Hebrew calendar. Even if you don't celebrate the...
Kiplinger.com: 7 Lessons From the Financial Meltdown 17 Sep 2009 | 12:58 pm
In this guest post, Kiplinger.com offers 7 Lessons from the Meltdown, including: "1) Where's the money? You'd better know—literally. The reported $50-billion swindle orchestrated by Bernard Madoff an...
Cheap Cleanup: Washing the Stove & Tiles With Vinegar 15 Sep 2009 | 03:00 pm
You don't have to spend a lot for eco-friendly household and personal care products. I use vinegar and water to sanitize my home without the expense or waste of harsher chemicals. Beyond toss salads, ...
Finding My Money Leaks: The August Report 12 Sep 2009 | 09:59 am
Yup. I could have saved more and spent less in August. As promised, I paid careful attention to my spending, saving and consuming habits in August. We all have money leaks. Here are my downfalls & sol...
Poll: Saving $50 Beats Diets, Love & Time 11 Sep 2009 | 02:06 pm
If you had a choice between saving an extra $50 a week or gaining an extra hour daily, what would you do? I vote for the extra hour, (seven hours a week). But more money beat out diet, time and sex, a...
Cut Your Beverage Tab at Bars, Restaurants & Resorts 9 Sep 2009 | 01:56 pm
It's possible to spend less for drinks at bars, restaurants and resorts. Here's my list of do-it-mostly-yourself drink recipes. Spiked & flavored coffees: At bars, restaurants and resorts you can sav...
