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Traditions: Fall Always Brings Them Out
Almost forty years of family tradition, an overdue apple picking trip, and a dinner table conversation with my son about why local community connections still matter in a hyper-connected world.
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Frugal Friday October 9, 2026: Staying Home Saves the Most
a slow week with not much to talk about.
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General Update on September: Side Hustles and Housework
September flew by between taking care of my wife post-surgery, fall yard work, and grinding out Swagbucks and Freecash payouts. Here’s a quick end-of-month check-in before October hits.
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Happy Monday: Projects and Weather
Weather is boring.
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Frugal Friday 9/18/2026: September is Half Over
A boring week of eating at home and not buying things. Just like it should be.
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Post Fair Overview: Too Spendy, Just Right, or Depriving my Children of Fun?
We set a $100/day goal for our family of five at the local county fair, but between advance passes, concert tickets, and food refills, how did the final bill stack up? Here is the full breakdown of our $1,030 Labor Day weekend spend—and why it might actually be a frugal win.
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Frugal Friday September 4th, 2026: Fair-ly Frugal
A quick Frugal Friday check-in on keeping fair weekend costs under control with pre-bought tickets and daily food budgets, plus a tip for PC gamers looking for discounted Steam keys.
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Would You Choose a Bulk Discount Over 10% Growth?
Is taking a multi-year discount on recurring state fees actually worth it, or does it cost you money in missed investment returns? By prepaying five years of vehicle registration in Ohio, we saved $50 upfront plus credit card cash back—but locked up $430 that could have compounded in the S&P 500. Here is a breakdown…
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Frugal Friday August 28, 2026: Find Deals for Large Purchases
Frugality isn’t about avoiding spending money altogether—it’s about maximizing value when large, necessary purchases arise. By pairing military/veteran discounts, manufacturer accessory bundles, credit card cash-back rewards, and cross-platform price comparisons, we managed to secure a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and a Lenovo Legion Go while saving over $600 off retail prices.
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