July 2008 Archives

Unlimited free stuff from the web

Posted on 04. Jul, 2008 by Forest.

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One of the best things you can have as a frugal master is an internet connection and a bit of time. We all know that some of the best deals can be found on the net, but many people don’t realize just how many things you can get completely free of charge. For this article [...]

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

Posted on 04. Jul, 2008 by Forest.

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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 Forest.

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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 Forest.

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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 Forest.

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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 Caribbean). I think this fact qualifies bread as important and, for some people, an essential staple. Bread, however, is pretty darn expensive at my local stores. Thus [...]

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What’s in a name?

Posted on 02. Jul, 2008 by Forest.

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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 [...]