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Frugal Living Week in Review: July 2nd Through July 8th

As usual, the Frugal Living Blog has been packed with great articles that will help you save money. We’ve had everything this week, from frugal baby care to garage sale strategies and frustrations. Perhaps you’ll get that $2,500 handbag for $60 or avoid the frugal mistakes that might make your family ill.

Why not take a quick look at this review to see if there are any articles you might have missed. Happy “frugaling!”

July 2nd

Frugal Summer Exercise

Now that the weather is nice, you can take advantage of a lot of opportunities to get fit the frugal way.

I like to follow the Fitness Blog here at Families.com. It is great to get some knowledge, tips and the inspiration to keep fit. Of course, it is also great to be frugal. Sometimes being fit seems to be very expensive. Commercial gyms and even the YMCA can cost quite a bit to join. And of course there is all of that expensive equipment you can buy.

Have A Frugal Fourth

Those of us in America are gearing up to celebrate our Independence Day. What a great holiday it is. Here are some frugal ideas on how to celebrate with a bang.

July 3rd

A $2,500 Hand Bag for Only $60

What if you could sport a luxury handbag that costs upwards of $2,500 for just a mere $60. Would you do it? Chloe Paddington, Coach, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Prada, just take your pick. You could have a hot new designer purse every week, if you like.

Best Buys for July

Do you know what you should be shopping for during the month of July? Certain items go on sale or deep discounts during this month. Take a look at what is available. It might be worth making your purchases now, rather than spending more for them later. And saving is, of course, always frugal. Here is a list of the best buys for July.

July 4th American Independence Day!

The Case for Cash

Hardly any of us ever use cash anymore. But if you are frugal, the way you pay just might make a difference in how much you spend.

Three Ways Frugal Food Can Be Dangerous

There are some times when being frugal with your food can be dangerous. It is great to save money, but you don’t want to compromise your safety, or the safety of your family, in order to be frugal. Here are some things to keep in mind.

July 5th

The Frugal Baby: Disposable Diapers and Brands

Want to know how to keep your little one in diapers without going broke? Here are some practical tips that will help you save money while you keep baby’s bum clean and dry.

The Frugal Baby: Disposable Diapers And Buying in Bulk

In this second article in the series about saving the most money you can on disposable diapers, I’ll share some one of the secrets that I have learned about frugal diapers. I’m putting my third child through diapers now, and believe me there is a lot I have learned since the time my first child was going through them. In the very beginning, there were times when I thought that it would be easier to just wrap his little bottom with dollar bills.

July 6th

The Frugal Baby: Disposable Diaper Secret Finds

This is the third article in a series about really saving the most you can when it comes to disposable diapers. I’ve had a lot of practice in this area, and I am always looking for ways to be frugal when it comes to meeting my baby’s needs. Disposable diapers are definitely expensive and can add up to a big chunk of a budget over time.

Garage Sale Day: When the Sale Doesn’t Happen

We are all faced with a conflict once in awhile, or unforeseen event that prevents us from following through with plans. Sometimes it is out of our control, like the weather. And sometimes it is as simple as someone getting sick or an appointment being scheduled that simply cannot be changed.

New Uses for Old CDs and DVDs

Cds and DVDs seems to be everywhere in our household. We constantly get them from so many sources. Many are mailed to us, to encourage us to sign up for internet services or preview some great new gadget. We received a CD when we bought house paint, and another in our box of light bulbs. The are CDs slipped into bags when we buy greeting cards, and others when we visit a local fair. Major appliances now come with their own DVDs that explain how to use them. It is getting pretty ridiculous.

July 7th

Frugal Living Week in Review: June 18th Through June 24th

There has been so much happening in the Frugal Living Blog lately, that we just can’t keep up on our reviews. I hope you will understand as we start to play catch up. Follow along and re-read your favorites or take a good luck at the articles that you missed. I am so sure that you’ll find at least one or to ideas that can save you money this month!

Frugal Living Week in Review: June 25th Through July 1st

Here is another review for you, as we continue top play catch up. There are some great articles here, and we hope that you enjoy them. I always like to review earlier articles myself. It helps keep me on track with frugal living.

July 8th

Yard Sale Frustration: Has This Happened to You?

One of my biggest pet peeves in the frugal living arena is when I try to save money and wind up spending more in the process. In other words, it costs me more than I actually save. Does this ever happen to you

Reuse Review: Clothing and Linens

Reusing items that you already have may be one of the best ways to practice a frugal living lifestyle. Sometimes, you can even purchase inexpensive items at a yard sale, thrift store or discount store and reuse them in new ways to save.

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About Mary Ann Romans

Mary Ann Romans is a freelance writer, online content manager, wife and mother of three children. She lives in Pennsylvania in the middle of the woods but close enough to Target and Home Depot. The author of many magazine, newspaper and online articles, Mary Ann enjoys writing about almost any subject. "Writing gives me the opportunity to both learn interesting information, and to interact with wonderful people." Mary Ann has written more than 5,000 blogs for Families.com since she started back in December 2006. Contact her at maromans AT verizon.net or visit her personal blog http://homeinawoods.wordpress.com