Totally irrelevant and nothing to do with making life easy but a seriously good laugh. I just had to share this story with our readers.
Welcome to the July 31, 2008 edition of living cheaply.
Nathan presents Be Green and Save Money posted at Complex Search.
The Budget Specialist presents Paying the big bills NOW posted at Personal Budget.
Adam Zekmueller presents Comparison of top discount online eyewear retailers posted at Get Better Glasses!, saying, “Live cheap and buy your prescription glasses online. This article compares the top online eyewear retailers.”
Tip Diva presents Tip Diva | Top Ten Tips - If Your Wallet Is Stolen posted at Tip Diva, saying, “Tip Diva unfortunately had her wallet stolen yesterday. Luckily, her ATM card and driver’s license were not in the wallet, but the perp decided to buy $200 worth of train tickets using her credit cards. Here’s what to do in case your wallet is stolen”
Heather Johnson presents 5 Ways to Go Out to Dinner for Cheap posted at EasyBudgeting’s Personal Finance Blog.
SpiKe presents 6 Tactics For Staying Sane When You Are Unemployed posted at Organize IT.
Helen Anderson presents 5 Credit Card Fees You Probably Didn’t Know About posted at Bankaholic.
Dave presents Save on Gas – Find A Walkable Neighborhood posted at Cheapo Groovo.
Tiffany Washko presents Go Green & Put Some Green Back In Your Pocket posted at Natural Family Living Blog.
KCLau presents The Money Book: A CAP Guide to Managing Your Money posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “Published by Consumers Association of Penang (CAP), a run down on how to manage your money and a list of what the money book discusses.”
domestic
valereee presents Garlic Mustard Dill Pickle Relish posted at Cincinnati Locavore, saying, “It’s cucumber season, and soon there’ll be so many cukes they’ll practically be giving them away! That’s the time to start canning!”
ChristianPF presents 75 Gas saving tips posted at Money in the Bible | Christian Personal Finance Blog, saying, “I rounded up 75 of the best gas saving tips I could find… These are my results.”
Lexie Puckett presents Saving Money Tip: Don’t Waste Money On Stupid Things posted at Budget Lexicon.
David Stefan presents DC Thrift: Saving Money On Groceries posted at Urban Bourbon: Cheap DC Livin’, saying, “Living in DC is terribly expensive but there are ways to cut corners without sacrificing the artsy, classy lifestyle the city demands. Groceries are especially tough on a budget but you can make it work.”
Nadege presents The right way to shop for quality without going broke posted at fabulous finances.
Dorian Wales presents How Shopping for Groceries Online can save you Money As well As Time posted at The Personal Financier, saying, “The advantages of shopping for groceries online significantly outweigh the disadvantages – 9 distinct money and time saving consideration”
Merlene Paynter presents 3G iPhone? Voice of Temptation meet Voice of Reason posted at Frugalous.com - Where Frugal Meets Fabulous!.
Wenchypoo presents Saving Energy Begins at Home II: Things You Can Do to Save Energy Costs posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.
Shaula presents Road Groceries: 3 tips to turn your car into your kitchen posted at Your Mileage May Vary, saying, “Here are 3 easy tips to make the most of “car cuisine” to save money on your family vacation.”
Sean Lewis presents 25 Ways to be Tech-Savvy but Frugal posted at The Money Saving Blog, saying, “Here are twenty-five ways that you can stay on top of tech trends without needing a Steve Jobs salary.”
Frederic Premji presents How I Paid $25,000 In Debt Within 18 Months posted at BlogMotivation.com.
michelle presents Green Tips to Save Money on Your Bills This Summer posted at InventorSpot.com.
Lane Wright presents Save Money At Asian Markets posted at Vegan Bits.
Deanna Caswell presents Homemade Wet-Jet Pads and Solution posted at http://ivorysoap76.wordpress.com/2008/07/18/homemade-wet-jet-pads-and-solution/
Tiffanie presents bye bye pricey facial lotion | we like money posted at we like money.
Joanne presents Getting Started With Once A Month Cooking posted at Simply Saving, saying, “Tips for those who want to get started with once-a-month (or once a week) cooking.”
Phil B. presents Stop Using Credit Cards « Phil for Humanity posted at Phil for Humanity, saying, “Save money by stop using credit cards.”
Hilary Green presents Understanding the Hybrid Car Tax Credit posted at The Green Motorist.
Del presents 10 Ways for You to Survive the Rising Cost of Living posted at Fiscal Liberty.
FIRE Getters presents Sneaky Credit Card Trick #6 - Lower Minimum Payments posted at FIRE Finance.
family
R.Pettinger presents 10 Ways To Reduce Petrol Costs posted at Economics Essays, saying, “Some practical and effective tips on saving money on petrol (gas).”
Chris presents What Makes Kids Happy? posted at financial reflections, saying, “What makes kids happy? It isn’t the money, it’s the time and interest you invest in them.”
Laura Williams presents Around the Homestead Today… posted at Laura Williams’ Musings, saying, “Gardening and Canning Saves Money in The Long Run.”
Larry Russell presents Living Expense Tracking Methods posted at Pasadena Financial Planner.
Ben Dinsmore presents Inexpensive Fuel Efficient Alternatives to Pricey Hybrid Cars posted at Trees Full of Money, saying, “For those of you that are in a position where the price of gas is just to much and are not able or willing to shell out $30K for a hyrbrid , you may be interested in my article on inexpensive fuel efficient cars.”
Joseph presents 26 tips to save money on gasoline posted at Penny Pinching.
Kristy presents Money Monday: Values posted at Our Life in Colorado, saying, “We try to live deliberately when it comes to our finances.”
Connie Brooks presents What the Kung Fu Panda Can Teach You about Becoming a Millionaire posted at Money Smart Life, saying, “The Kung Fu Panda’s Guide to Personal Finance”
Joseph presents How To Save Money On Movies posted at Penny Pinching.
Faron Benoit presents 10 Things Men Wish Women knew about Money posted at Financial Learn.
KCLau presents Average Monthly Household Income in 2007: Is it enough? posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “According to a survey done by the Statistic Department for the Economic Planning Unit, published in Personal Money Magazine June 2008 edition, a typical family in Malaysia earns only RM3686/month. How much this is worth and how much can be spent.”
amanda s presents Homeless Chic, Fashion for the Startup, Style Tips From an Entrepreneur posted at Startup Fiance, saying, “An entertaining story about our family wardrobes.”
R.Pettinger presents How To Save Money Bringing up Children posted at Mortgage Blog, saying, “How to save a bit of money bringing up your children”
Chris presents 3 Steps to the Perfect Vegetable Garden (Part Two) posted at Smith Family Garden.
karyn presents Orlando, Florida on the Cheap posted at All About Orlando, saying, “There are lots of simple ways to make an Orlando, Florida vacation affordable.”
Silicon Valley Blogger presents Force Yourself To Save! 15 Painless Ways To Pay Yourself First posted at The Digerati Life.
Card Blogger presents 0% Balance Transfer Credit Cards posted at Credit Card Blog.
The Shark Investor presents Financial Wisdom From India posted at The Shark Investor.
Mark Byko presents Welcome to The Crazy Dollar Shopper Blog! posted at Mark Stineburg.
Evan Pangburn presents Evan Is In A Giving Mood - Free $10 Starbuck Gift Card | evan pangburn posted at Evan Pangburn.
other
Phil B. presents 6 Free Gym Alternatives posted at Phil for Humanity, saying, “With the downturn in the economy, everyone is looking to save money. An easy way to save a few hundred dollars per year is by stop paying membership fees to fitness centers.”
school
Raymond presents Student Credit Card Rewards posted at Money Blue Book.
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of living cheaply using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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Welcome to the July 1, 2008 edition of living cheaply.
Niharika presents 101 Ways to Use Less Gas posted at EcoTrekker.
muse presents Tangle-Free Linen posted at me-ander.
Nathan presents Haggle Your Way to Savings posted at Deals & Tips.
Hannah presents Washing Dishes posted at The Purloined Letter.
KCLau presents Personal Asset Inventory Template posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “On why one shud write a wll. What personal assests inventory and what items should be included under it.”
Jennifer Johnson presents Saving Money at Home posted at MommyABCs.com, saying, “diapers, generics, saving money, coupons”
business
Helen Anderson presents 5 Ways to Start Your Business With No Money! at Personal Finance Blog, Budgeting, Debt @ Bankaholic posted at Bankaholic.
Raymond presents Work From Home With Paid Online Surveys posted at Money Blue Book.
Raymond presents How To Make Money From Balance Transfer Credit Cards posted at Money Blue Book.
domestic
Leorita Seneres-Velasquez presents How to avoid impulsive buying posted at Money Matters.
Margaret Mary presents Dealing with Higher Gas Prices posted at Greener Chic.
James presents Being Frugal and Bargain Hunting posted at Ways To Simplify.
Yi Hui Chang presents My food and grocery expenses for May-$448 posted at The Simple Wealth.
Dave presents Top Reasons to Hang Dry Your Clothes posted at Cheapo Groovo.
Steve Faber presents - Tips on Saving Money posted at DebtBlog.
family
Our Red House presents Leftovers Night: Creative Uses for Leftovers posted at Our Red House.
Brice Hogan presents Why Budget? posted at Financialzip.com, saying, “Why establishing a budget can save you thousands a year.”
Body For Life Results presents 5 Money Saving Tips To Help You Survive The Credit Crunch posted at Tame Your Debt.
Northern Cheapskate presents Northern Cheapskate: Strategies for Garage Sale Season posted at Northern Cheapskate.
Joseph presents how to save money on groceries posted at Penny Pinching.
Wenchypoo presents This Just In: Click Your Way to Lower Food Bills posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket, saying, ” an effective coupon strategy for extending the sale prices on couponed items (page 2 of permalink article). Add in a rebate or a 2-for-1 deal, and the store ends up paying YOU!”
Silicon Valley Blogger presents Simple Tips For Grocery Shopping That Will Pad Your Pocket, Guaranteed posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Grocery tips to save money on food bills!”
The Shark Investor presents Do It Yourself Projects As A Source Of Alternative Income posted at The Shark Investor, saying, “How do it yourself can earn you real income”
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TooSmart presents Dress for Less: The sub $5 shirt. posted at Too Smart to Live Like This, saying, “Please consider this post for the living cheaply carnival. Thanks!”
sarah presents How to dine at fancy-schmancy restaurants on the CHEAP posted at SARAHSPY.
travel
FIRE Getters presents Car Pool, Ride Share, Hitch Hike your way to Fun & Dollars! posted at FIRE Finance.
Joshua Seth presents Last Minute Air Travel Tips posted at Joshua Seth Blog, saying, “My girlfriend and I are flying to Greece tomorrow to do a show and then on to Italy and all I can say is… I’m sure glad someone else is paying for the tickets. Did you know that American Airlines (the Nation’s largest commercial airline) is about to start charging $15 to check your FIRST bag after June 15th? Look for….”
angelinaaahh presents Eating Well on a Budget « posted at Wanderus, saying, “This post offers tips on how to eat well on a budget while on vacation in expensive cities, like San Francisco, and still have great meals.”
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of living cheaply using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
Technorati tags: living cheaply, blog carnival.
Moneysaving meals, budget cooking, cheap recipes, shoestring shopping, frugal food… call it what you will, our destitute gourmet approach to cooking will save you money in 2008. Not only will you spend less on groceries, you will enjoy better tasting meals that are easy to prepare and that the family will love.
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The Simple Savings website is packed full with helpful tips. There are over 7,000 ways you could be saving money. Easy, simple tricks that ordinary Australians use to make their dollars stretch further.
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So you want to try things without spending lots of money in different places? Me, too.
Why not try a sample box from Blue Zamboo? In fact, why not try the Ultimate Sample Box? The next boxes are due for release in the beginning of July but preorders are accepted now. There are some great products and gift vouchers in the next box, but i can’t give away trade secrets! You will have to look for yourself.
Air motor … it’s not that attractive, but the Di Pietro motor - developed in Melbourne, Australia by Angelo Di Pietro - is a rotary engine that runs on air / Charles Brewer
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This month:
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