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The Frugal Woman's Guide to a Rich Life: Simplify Your Life, Save Money and Be Happier (iVillage Solutions, 7) Review

The Frugal Woman's Guide to a Rich Life: Simplify Your Life, Save Money and Be Happier (iVillage Solutions, 7)
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This book was published by IVillage. It is a compilation of postings from IVillage members -- advice on how to save money, time, etc. The sections all begin with "A frugal woman knows..." For example, "A frugal woman knows not to carry balances on her credit card" (but the book does not go into particular detail on debt reduction). Or "A frugal woman knows that to save money on groceries, she should try generic brands and loss leaders and always shop from a list." (uh-huh) My advice: A frugal woman knows that all of this information (if you don't know it already) can be found for FREE on the IVillage Web site. Don't waste your money. (Or else check it out of your local library.)

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The Frugal Woman is not cheap. She's a cost-conscious, savvy consumer who avoids wasting her time, her money, and her energy on things she does not need. She's organized about her money management, spending, and household planning. She makes decisions based on her own needs and values. She's in control of her life.

The Frugal Woman dresses her kids in brand-name clothes, gets her hair done in salons, buys antique furniture eats gourmet meals, gives gifts that wow her friends and family - and all the while socks money away in her savings and retirement account, living free of credit card debt, and feeling secure about tomorrow while enjoying today.

The Frugal Woman's Guide to a Rich Life tells how to be just such a Frugal Woman - how to make the best use of what you already have, how to identify what you really need in your life (and what you don't), how to get the necessities (and even a few luxuries) for less, and how to cut down on your and the earth's wasted resources.


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Amazing Insider Secrets: 1703 Money Saving Tips Review

Amazing Insider Secrets: 1703 Money Saving Tips
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This book contains does contain information that many people are already are aware of, but it also has a good bit of stuff that most people haven't heard of or is not widely known. I like the tips that show the reader how to use items around the house as problem solvers versus having to purchase a new product. This is certainly a great book to have around the house or to give as a gift. By showing me how to use what I already have on hand, it has saved me money and shown me several ways to save even more. It's kind of like having all the best tips and tricks from grandmas all over the world in one book :)

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Save hundreds of dollars by just following the secret tips found in this handy reference guide filled with tips and "confidential advice" that come straight from the mouths of knowledgeable insiders. Most of us have been victims of misinformation or withheld information. Amazing Insider Secrets will give you the facts that will make you the smartest, sharpest consumer on the block. The secrets range from how to slash your food costs to crucial appliance-care instructions that belong in every owner's manual. You'll be amazed at how enlightening and simple these remedies and professional solutions are: *Dealing with stress? No need to buy an expensive drug—try basil tea. Fresh basil is easy to find in any supermarket. *Fake the cream in sauces: Use nonfat condensed milk instead of heavy cream; you get the creaminess without the fat and calories—and save money. *Seeing spots: Spray an ink spot with hairspray then launder, or sprinkle baby powder on an oil stain, let the powder absorb the oil then brush it off. *Don't buy plants retail. Divide perennials with friends and neighbors, or watch for a local garden club to hold a plant sale. Learn easy, low-cost solutions to problems around the house, common lawn care mistakes, must-have kitchen items to have on hand, and many more handy tips that will keep your life running smoothly, prevent huge repair bills, and save you time and hassle.

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Good Boatkeeping Review

Good Boatkeeping
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Regardless if you are a sail-boater or power boater, Zora and David Aiken have written a must read, must own book for evry boater. Be it day sailing, cruising, travel, vacation, Good Boatkeeping has tip upon tip that actually makes all phases of boating more fun. The easy to read, well thought out book has helpful hints ranging from mechanics, to cooking, storage, on board entertainment...you think of it, they've thought it through and then some! It's a great gift for every boater.

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For weekender and world cruiser alike, here is a wide-ranging compendium of hints, tips, and projects for boatowners, all of which aim to ease everyday life afloat. Readers will learn how to: set up, organize, and stock the galley for cruises of any length; catch and prepare fish and shellfish; grow herbs and sprouts; solve the storage puzzle: convert unused space to handy nooks and crannies; clean anything the fastest and easiest way; take care of your engine and electronics; heat, cool, and move air; modify the exterior for easier access, greater comfort, and better efficiency; streamline anchoring, moorage, and dockage; catch, carry, and conserve fresh water; paint, varnish, and work with fiberglass; keep the crew fit and healthy; keep pets secure and happy at sea; get rid of crawling, flying, and scampering pests; care for rigging and sails; get children involved in boating; handle mail, keep watch, stow trash, deal with laundry, and much more.

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The Tightwad Gazette III: Promoting Thrift as a Viable Alternative Lifestyle Review

The Tightwad Gazette III: Promoting Thrift as a Viable Alternative Lifestyle
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Anyone who has ever felt a little envious of a neighbor or said "Gee, I wish could afford a house/staying home with the kids/starting a business/traveling/etc." MUST read one of Amy's books. The basic philosophy as I understand it is just this: skip the temporary, one-time expenditures and spend the bucks on a more lasting investment (house/kids/business/early retirement/whatever YOU dream of). I received an economics degree not too long ago, and I recognized Amy's philosophy immediately as essentially the basic "guns-or-butter" discussion from ECO101, the basic problem of limited resources and economic choice. The idea in class, as in real life, would be to MAXIMIZE the VALUE received for the dollars, not just buy whatever until you're broke and then figure out what you got for it.
More than any other author I have seen, Amy challenges her readers to examine their own values and utilize all of their creativity and intelligence to maximize the value they receive for their money. This is NOT a "don't shop when you're hungry, use coupons, and gee, try to pay down your mortgage" book. Amy provides an impressive array of real, creative, effective methods to slash waste of resources: money, time and the enviroment. The books teach you to THINK in a "tightwaddy" (economic) way and take real control of your future according to your own value system, instead of just throwing out a handful of one-time-only "tips". I can honestly say it brought microeconomics home to me and changed my life.

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This third collection of the best of Dacyczyn's popular newsletter presents all-new advice and tips, culled from the fifth and sixth years of The Tightwad Gazette. A tireless advocate of "voluntary simplicity, " Dacyczyn offers lessons in advanced "tightwaddery, " such as how to cut back APR interest points on credit cards, strategies for comparing food bills, guides to saving on the cost of college, and the secrets of yard sales and store bargains. Illustrations. 320 pp. Author tour. Radio ads. 150,000 print. (Reference)

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