Saving

Textbooks for Less

September 12, 2011

While much has been made about the cost of college tuition putting holes in the pockets of students, it’s the price of textbooks that can be a silent wallet killer. Students spend an average of $900 a year on textbooks and the price of textbooks has increased at four times the rate of inflation since [...]

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Healthy Food on an Unhealthy Budget

July 25, 2011

On NPR, I got a call from a guy who said he cooks at home but is gaining weight. I also know a lot of people who say that eating healthy is more expensive. Take a browse around Whole Foods or The Fresh Market and you may not see the same prices as say, oh, [...]

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Best Apps for Saving Money

June 14, 2011

Hello, my Frugalistas! I had an awesome time at the Chicago Tribune Printers Row Literary Fest, I got to do a TV hit, discussing some phone apps that help you save money. I want to share my appearance on WGN, discussing the saving money apps with you and share with you links to the sites. [...]

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Frugalista Wears Fake Uggs

December 22, 2010

Good morning, my Frugalistas! I have a confession to make: I bought a pair of fake Uggs. And I’m not ashamed! I recently had to travel last-minute to New York City, so that meant braving 20-degree temps. I needed to winterize my  tropical South Florida wardrobe-and quick. I have long admired the the Ugg boot [...]

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I AM Thankful for…

November 25, 2010

All of you who read my blog and give me encouragement with every post I write. I am thankful for the stories we share on saving on Facebook, Twitter and in the comment section here on the blog. I am thankful to everyone who pre-ordered my book on saving money. Publishing is no joke! I [...]

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#dealchat: Social Shopping edition

October 6, 2010

Hi, Lovebugs! So after a summer hiatus, my Twitter #dealchat is back in full effect tonight. It starts at 8 p.m. est. tonight. We are chatting social shopping. Social shopping is a major movement going on in the commerce and internet fields. It’s the fusion of social networking and shopping. One of THE major players, [...]

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Back-to-School Fashions

September 23, 2010

Hi Frugalistas! We have a guest blog from celebrity stylist Basia Richard, who dresses popular teen actors such as Selena Gomez (Disney’s Emmy-award winning Wizards of Waverly Place) and Corbin Bleu (High School Musical). I swear, these teens/tweens are taking over. Have you checked out Willow Smith, lately? Back-to-School and Fall Trends by Basia Richard [...]

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How I Saved It: Grocery edition

September 21, 2010

Hey Frugalistas! Today, we have a guest post from journalist Sofia Santana. By day, Sofia is kick-butt reporter covering South Florida’s gritty and often wacky crime beat. But off the clock, she’s a Frugalista like us, trying to find ways to save on groceries. Check her out! How I Saved on Buying Groceries by Sofia [...]

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How I Saved It: Paris Edition

September 7, 2010

Hi Frugalistas! I’m so excited about this guest post today for my “How I Saved It” series. It’s from my sister from another mother, Natalie Wardel, who blogs at thebobbypin.com We share the same name and the same views on saving. Please check out how Mrs. Natalie saved for a trip with her hubby to [...]

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Happy Labor Day!

September 6, 2010

Happy Labor Day, my Frugalistas! If you get to take the day off and relax, I love it! If you are like me, hustlin’ for a dollar today, let’s get it! If you are looking for labor in this soft economy, good luck! No matter our financial situation, we can always work on managing our [...]

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