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Frugality

Freezing for Frugality

December 29, 2009
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A recent article in USA Today caught my attention and made me think. The article, “Households take up challenge to be chilly” covers families who have taken up the challenge to see how long they can go without turning ontheir furnace. Partly for economic reason and partially for eco reasons families across the nation are [...]

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Don’t Can Your Computer

November 23, 2009

With all the Windows 7 hype lately a lot of people have been looking to buy a new computer to get in on the action. Windows 7, the successor to the failure that was Windows Vista, is considerably less resource intensive allowing you to upgrade your OS with out replacing your PC. The system requirements [...]

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Frugal Neighborhood Food and Fun

October 13, 2009

It wouldn’t be Suburban Dollar if I didn’t hit on some truly suburban topics. I don’t pretend to live an exciting night life of nights on the town, crazy parties, and all night raves. I am a true suburban dad. Almost everything we do either centers around is limited by our children. This isn’t a [...]

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Freeganism – Extreme Frugality or Extremely Crazy

October 1, 2009

You are probably asking yourself what is Freeganism. Freeganism is an extreme form of activism against waste and over consumption. Freegans try not to participate in the “regular” economy and minimize their use of resources. What this actually entails may appeal to you or appall you either way it is rather interesting. The core concepts [...]

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Why My Garden Was a Bust

September 30, 2009

Back in April I built two garden beds with dreams of free produce and delusions of grandeur. In May I planted what I thought would be the perfect mix of greens and fresh vegetables. In June I had some beautiful pictures of my garden and still I thought I could handle it. We live and [...]

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