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Festival of Frugality - The “Hey I’m Hosting” Edition

One of my side gigs is managing the day to day reality of the Festival of Frugality for the esteemed Jim at Bargaineering.  (I also write a semi-weekly column about finances at family directly at Bargaineering if you ever find yourself there .)  This week, as far as I can tell the host got confused and didn’t realize today was in fact the 31st of March and the posting date for the festival.  By the time you read this, it’ll be the 1st of April, but no fooling, I am last minute publishing the festival myself.  All part of a hard evening’s work. 

I’ve read all the submissions, cut a ton, and picked a few as my editor’s picks - forgive me that I didn’t alter the standard formatting at this late date.   Read the editor’s picks (especially my first pick if you have kids, like kids, or were once a kid ) and others that made the cut and enjoy!  Find fun in frugality today!

The Editor’s Picks:

MY VERY FAVORITE article of the whole carnival, honestly, it made me cry (because I could totally relate to it) :

• Nicki presents My Daughter Won’t Remember We Were Broke posted at Domestic Cents.

More editor’s picks:

• The Dough Roller presents Debt Cures by Kevin Trudeau–Do his “secrets” really work? posted at The Dough Roller.
• Megan presents Budget Justifications posted at Counting My Pennies.
• vh presents Is it time to punt? posted at Funny about Money.
• mfd presents A Story About A Man And His GE Washing Machine posted at My Findependence Day.
• Nancy Muller presents Gardeners: What To Plant Now — Very Comprehensive posted at Recession Depression Therapy.
• Nate Desmond presents 7 Ways to Save Money on College Transportation posted at Clever Dude.
• Matt presents Frugality Based Hyperopia: What Purchases Do You Make to Avoid Saver’s Remorse posted at Steadfast Finances.
• Aryn presents How to Set Up a Tool Sharing Database posted at Sound Money Matters.

Other submissions to make the cut (in order of submission) :

• Insurance Toolbox presents Five Ways to Get Cheap and Free Microsoft Software posted at Fine-Tuned Finances.
• RB presents Reduce Spending by Thinking Creatively posted at Recessions Blow.
• FIRE Getters presents FREE TaxACT Software Download posted at FIRE Finance.
• ishanbansal presents How to Save Money on Prescription Drugs posted at Save Few Bucks.
• Catherine presents The Gift of What We Already Have posted at Frugal Homemaker Plus, saying, “Thanks! :)”
• Michael Haltman presents Pop The Economic Pimple While The Cancer Runs Wild posted at The Political and Financial Markets Commentator.
• Investing School presents Realized and Unrealized Gains and Losses posted at Investing School.
• Manshu presents Greater Fool Theory and Keynes Beauty Contest posted at OneMint.
• Steve Patterson presents Ten Tips To Deducting Charitable Gifts posted at 2008 Taxes.
• JC presents Saving Money on Food in College posted at 6Bubbles - Grad School, Money, Life.
• FMF presents Free Money Finance: Not Really Another Post about How You Should Move to Save Money posted at Free Money Finance.
• Bank Champ presents High Yield Reward Checking Accounts posted at Bank Champ.
• PFCreditCards presents Lower Your Monthly Subscriptions Cost by Calling posted at PF Credit Cards.
• J. Savings presents Can’t use a competitor’s coupon? (Don’t tell my mom.) posted at Budgets are Sexy.
• Jeff Rose presents What To Do With Tax Refund Check? posted at Jeff Rose.
• retirehappy presents Earning $20,000 Equals Half Million Dollar Nest Egg posted at My Retirement Blog.
• Darwin presents Is it Ethical to Re-Lock your Mortgage Deal when Rates Drop? posted at Darwin’s Finance.
• b.p. presents Are you above the golden arches? posted at www.OneChanceToLive.com.
• FruGal presents The credit crunch is good for your sex life posted at FruGal.
• MoneyNing presents Inheriting Generations of Frugal Living posted at Money Ning.
• Bohden James presents 8 Easy Ways To Save Money Right Now posted at Easy Ways To Save Money.
• Kris presents Information Central: 32 Free Food Charts, Checklists, and Wallet-Sized Guides posted at Cheap Healthy Good.
• jim presents I Finally See Value in Entertainment Books posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.
• asgreen presents Frugal vs. Cheap posted at Always the Planner….
• Baker presents Sleeve Your Credit Cards To Lower Impulse Spending posted at Man Vs. Debt.
• Wren Caulfield presents The Save Big Secret, Part Two posted at True Adventures in Money Hacking.
• ChristianPF presents Where should you open an online bank account? posted at Money in the Bible | Christian Personal Finance Blog.
• Peter presents Tip: The Credit Card Companies Are Not Your Friend, They Just Want Your Money posted at Bible Money Matters.
• Steve Faber presents Cheap Car Insurance for a Young Driver - How to Get It posted at Cheap Car Insurance.
• Tracey presents Saving Money by Packing Lunches posted at GIRLS TO GROW.
• apply4-credit presents Frequent Flyer Credit Cards and their Benefits posted at Apply4-Credit.
• Astrid Lee presents Earth Day 2009 posted at World Healing.
• Erika presents Dominican Republic Travel Guide posted at Visiting Spanish Speaking Countries.
• Stephanie presents Milk Crate Storage posted at Make It From Scratch.
• Wojciech Kulicki presents Ten Reasons Why Budgets Fail posted at Fiscal Fizzle.
• Jeff - StretchyDollar presents Vegetables and Savings - Two Kinds of Green posted at StretchyDollar.
• presents Bath Salts How To posted at Home Life Weekly.
• studenomist presents So You Need Capital For That New Business? posted at studenomics.com.
• Dave presents How Do You Frugal? | Do You Dave Ramsey? posted at Do You Dave Ramsey?.
• Shaun Connell presents 5 Financial Tips for Right Now posted at Financial Planning.
• Stephanie presents Learning to Love Generics posted at Poorer Than You.
• Kristia presents Sunny days are here again…get that laundry outside. posted at Family Balance Sheet.
• Silicon Valley Blogger presents Reality Show Casting Call For Wife Swap, Want To Earn $20,000? posted at The Digerati Life.
• Matthew Paulson presents What a Difference Control Makes posted at American Consumer News.
• Livingalmostlarge presents Is it a necessity? posted at LivingAlmostLarge.
• The Smarter Wallet presents The Best Ways To Spend Your Money posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”
• Brian McKay presents Is Your Certificate of Deposit Safe? posted at MonitorBankRates.com.
• Madison presents Make Working Pay Tax Credit Hits Paychecks Soon posted at My Dollar Plan.
• RC presents Looking For a Cheaper Alternative and Deciding To Do It Yourself posted at Think Your Way to Wealth.
• Lisa Spinelli presents Buried in Clutter? Get Organized. posted at Greener Pastures: Personal Finance, saying, “Clutter costs you time and money. Oh, and did I mention peace of mind?”
• Heidi presents Ten Money Saving Tips for Gardeners! posted at Little People Wealth.
• Sun presents Can You Get a Better Rate at MoneyAisle? posted at The Sun’s Financial Diary.
• Kate Kashman presents Laundry on the Cheap - The Paycheck Chronicles posted at The Paycheck Chronicles.
• Credit Shout presents Best Buy Credit Card Review posted at CreditShout.
• Elizabeth Goldstein (Modern Gal) presents Saving on Medical Costs posted at Modern Gal.
• nickel presents How to Save Money on Health Insurance posted at fivecentnickel.com.
• Credit Card Addict presents American Express Offering Double Membership Rewards Points posted at CreditAddict.
• marjorie presents What Should We Do With This Year’s Tax Refund? posted at Wealth Junkies.
• TStrump presents Saving Money with Food Coops posted at The Strump - Financial Blog.
• RateNerd presents How To Build A $10,000 CD Ladder posted at Rate Nerd.
• Mr Credit Card presents American Express Platinum Card Review posted at Ask Mr Credit Card.
• My Cool Mommy presents 10 Cool Sites To Help You Save Money posted at MyCoolMommy.
• kathryn presents Budget Money with Irregular Paychecks posted at Out of Debt Christian.
• Homemaker Barbi (Danelle Ice) presents Are Frugal Sacrifices Worthwhile? posted at Homemaker Barbi.
• Nora Dunn presents Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate and Reduce Your Phone Bill, Immediately and Easily | Wise Bread posted at Wise Bread.
• Joseph presents Free Grocery Coupons posted at Penny Pinching.
• Jenn @ Frugal Upstate presents Frugal Upstate: Frugal Bridal Shower Favor posted at Frugal Upstate.
• Talia presents Recession Party posted at backtobasics-talia.com.
• Olivia presents Funding Your Children’s College Education While Still Teaching Financial Responsibility posted at IndependentBeginnings.com.

WHEW!  Enjoy!  Thanks for reading to the end. 

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