Emerald Necklace and Bracelet

Frugal Fashionista I Love It When A Frugal Outfit Comes Together Perfectly

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My husband's aunt gave me a gorgeous beaded necklace and bracelet for Christmas. I love the colors but I had nothing to wear that would match.  I'm not one to go out and buy an entire outfit to match a gift I've received, but I kept it at the back of my mind to keep an eye out when thrift store shopping. I'm also not one to shop frequently for clothing, but since I've been on the GAPS diet I've… Read the rest

Love Drop February 2011 – Ethan and Alex

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Last month the Love Drop Team raised over $2,500 to help Jill and her family get back on their feet after being homeless not once but twice! The final presentation can be seen here. Great job, guys! Have you heard about Love Drop? The project officially launched on January 1, 2011 (1/1/11).  J. Money of Budgets are Sexy and Nate St. Pierre of It Starts with Us are the founders of Love Drop.  Love Drop is a micro-giving network of… Read the rest

Hidden Tricks Used in Balance Transfers

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// This post comes to you from the NerdWallet.com team of personal finance bloggers, and experts in helping consumers compare rewards credit cards. Hidden Tricks Used in Balance Transfers If I remember well, the purpose of the CARD Act was to prevent the average American from losing his freedom to credit card companies. It did help, mostly. However, before we get carried away celebrating, let’s take a look at some of the strings attached. The average American family has an… Read the rest
Heart Throw and Pillow

Happy Valentine’s Day Out There To All You Sweethearts!

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For many years I didn't care much for Valentine's Day.  It's just another day of the year, and Hallmark has blown it out of proportion with five dollars cards and flowers everywhere. Anyway, since my hubby and I reconciled and remarried three years ago, I have found that I want to celebrate the holiday with him.  Last year I told a story of something that may or may not have happened for Valentine's Day, and in 2009 I shared my… Read the rest