Festival of Frugality

Hello and welcome to the 304th edition of the Festival of Frugality! I am happy to be hosting this week and I hope you enjoy this edition’s entries as much as I did.

I hope you had a fun and safe Halloween. After years of not paying much attention to the holiday, Halloween quickly became a favorite again after having kids. My kids went as a witch and a bumblebee this year. Too much cuteness! I’m not biased at all. I was going to share a picture here but my computer and camera are having another fight, so I can’t. Instead, I’ll share them from last year as a kitty and a puppy

This week’s editor’s picks are as follows:

• A Simple Technique to Help Parents Meet Their Savings Goals
• Simple Technique To Help Parents Meet Savings Goals
• It’s Okay If You Suck When Starting Your Budget
• Emergency Fund Circa 1939
• Waste Not, Want Not — A Guide to Using Leftover Food
• Don’t Let Your Purchases Fall Prey to Your Emotions
• Did Americans Get Poorer or is USA Today Wrong?

I know, lots of editors picks. Hate me.

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And now, the rest of the links!

Frugal Tips for Around The House

• Long Distance Voice Plan vs Skype With Roaming Data Plan
• Entertainment on the Cheap
• 101 Ways to Use Vinegar–the Magic Elixir
• 10 Tips to Save Energy and Money This Winter
• 15 Items that Impact the Cost of Homeowners Insurance

Saving Money

• Inadvertent BOGO
• Free Trips to Japan and $1 Houses: Too Good to be True?
• How to Cut Those Scary Halloween Costs
• 7 Ways to Save More Money

Making Extra Cash

• Great Fall and Winter Jobs for Kids
• Is Working Overtime Worth It?
• 10 Common Characteristics of Millionaires You Can Follow
• 5 Easy Ways to Find Extra Cash This Holiday
• Help Raise Money for Charities by Selling Your Old CDs

Budgeting

• How to Budget on a Fluctuating Income
• Frugal Traveling Budget Tips

Thanks for visiting this edition of the Festival of Frugality – thank you to all who submitted links!