Archive for July, 2008

Living in a Frugal Way – We Need You

Posted on 11. Jul, 2008 by .

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I am hoping to start a series here on this blog that looks at how you are living in a frugal way. Kind of like an interview series with anyone who feels they have a frugal life or at least frugal elements in their life. So if you think you want to be included and [...]

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Unlimited free stuff from the web – Coffee & Tea

Posted on 10. Jul, 2008 by .

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After the huge success of my initial post “Unlimited free stuff from the web” I have found out something that utterly amazed me….. You guys love free things!!! Therefore, I have decided to expand on this and present regular updates that concentrate on specific topics in which free items are included. Today I am going to [...]

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Planning a Wedding on a Small Budget

Posted on 10. Jul, 2008 by .

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Getting hitched could possibly be the best moment of your life. For many, it is also the most expensive moment of their lives. Some people spend a year’s salary or higher! However, if you are living in a frugal way and want to have a frugal wedding too, there are many things you can do [...]

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Should LETS go global?

Posted on 05. Jul, 2008 by .

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Maybe I should backtrack a little here… Firstly you may be wondering what on Earth is LETS? LETS stands for Local Exchange Trading Systems. LETS aims to provide a way for people to trade services without the need to exchange physical currency. This means the points are tax and interest free. Services are given points [...]

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Live Long & Frugal

Posted on 04. Jul, 2008 by .

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Frugality and optimism go hand in hand. Frugal living can help give you a positive outlook by letting you live within your means, feel that you are being responsible for your environment and not raping the world of it’s resources. Likewise, a positive outlook will help you stay on track and carry on with your [...]

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You don’t have to put gas in your car!

Posted on 04. Jul, 2008 by .

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Finally!  We are seeing a future where the electric car will actually be on sale to us consumers. Consumer models are less than a year away and are going to be highly welcomed by many. But we also know they will be ridiculously expensive, and some believe too late. The initial batch will cater for [...]

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Grow your own

Posted on 04. Jul, 2008 by .

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If you’ve been reading the news recently, then you know that there is a food crisis gone global. At the time of writing, the price of rice in the U.S. has increased more than 3 times that of early 2007.  Moreover, oil is approaching $160 a barrel, meaning that food delivery cost is out of control. All the signs are [...]

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Budget yourself and increase your frugality

Posted on 04. Jul, 2008 by .

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One of the most important aspects of being Frugal is keeping track of all your incomings and outgoings in order to determine the best way to cut-back funds and determine where you can save a little more money. With a simple spreadsheet, or even a hand-filled printed list, you can meticulously track your progress each [...]

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The ultimate frugal staple: Quick flat bread

Posted on 04. Jul, 2008 by .

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Flat breads are pretty easy and my simple flatbread recipe with no yeast has become a quick staple that i can throw together whenever needed. Although I would not recommend it, you can live for quite a while on just bread and water alone (although, you may result looking like the skinny pirate from Pirates of the [...]

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What’s in a name?

Posted on 02. Jul, 2008 by .

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Hello and welcome to Frugal Zeitgeist. Today, with global food crises and oil pushing record highs over $140.00 a barrel, frugality has never been so needed. To survive the world of today, many of us have tried, and are trying, to live a frugal but pleasant existence. I believe America IS in recession.  Therefore, it is time to prepare for [...]

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