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5 Frugal Dog Things We Don’t Do (Featuring My Spoiled Dog)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Dogs can take a bite out of your budget if you're not careful. But being Man's Best Friends, it's hard to resist splurging on our wet-nosed pals. Being the frugal fiend that I am, I look for ways to ...

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Key to Happiness? Learn How To Comparison Shop for Happiness

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

With the holidays coming up, there is going to be a lot of smart shoppers out there searching for the best deals. But for now, I've created a shopping guide for something else more important than ...

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We’re 6 Months Old! The First 6 Month Blog Traffic Report

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Woot woot! Please ignore how late this blog update is. I've put it off because there were a lot of things I wanted to say for my 6th month. It was surprisingly complicated to write. The original blog ...

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The 4 Main Benefits of Car-Free Living

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

For me, there's nothing more infuriating than being stuck in traffic. It's not just the waiting or the concentration necessary to be a responsible driver but it's also the nagging penny pincher in me ...

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What Is The Real Cost of Raising a Child (Done Frugally and On The Cheap)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Raising children is one of the biggest cornerstones of building a family. Although expensive and difficult, having children means the world to some couples looking to have a family. But raising a ...

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My Stressed Husband (The Fight That Made Me A Better Wife)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Mr. Breadwinner's Burden... My husband grew angry and threw his phone at me. It felt like a punch in the gut. It didn’t hurt much but the surprise felt like a slap in the face. My husband ...

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Ta-Da! How I Failed The SNAP Diet Challenge

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. That didn't take me long. I was at it for a WHOLE 5 DAYS! My husband was right, again. I hate it when he's right. To celebrate my failure, I'm treating my wounded ego to some ...

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I’m Taking The SNAP Challenge On A Diet

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Greetings! We have a little introductory post to end this week off. Ready? I’m taking the SNAP Challenge! On a diet. ? The timing was too perfect to pass up. I started on the very 1st of ...

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Unstable Income? 13 Kick-Ass Tips To Stick To Your Budget

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Just imagine the condition of freelancers, salespeople, businessmen, and self-employed people. All of them have an irregular or fluctuating income. Still, they’re managing their budgets like a pro. ...

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6 Biggest Reasons Why Airbnb Is So Popular

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

In the early days of Airbnb, the company stretched it reaches to Craigslist and that gave the platform the kick-start it needed. Uploading onto Craigslist is no longer allowed but Airbnb has now grown ...

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