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Didn’t find a category you wanted to work and save more money on? Try this section, we cover the “every little thing” that’s related to living frugally. Don’t worry, we’re experts when it comes to living simply! 🙂

Didn’t find a category you wanted to work and save more money on? Try this section, we cover the “every little thing” that’s related to living frugally. Don’t worry, we’re experts when it comes to living simply! :)

12+ Helpful Government Benefit Programs For Single Moms With Low or No Income

July 7, 2020 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  Leave a Comment

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I remember some extra rough years growing up. My family qualified for public assistance, but my parents never took advantage of the government aid that was there. Partly because of pride and the other …

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Category: Children, Education, Everything Else, Frugal Living, Health & Wellness, Home & Utilities, Save Money

Battle of Baby Boxes: Amazon vs Walmart vs Target Freebie Sample Box Review

February 20, 2020 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  1 Comment

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Babies may be small but they are BIG money. That's why these retail giants and conglomerate product brands are pulling together to make sure every freebie loving mom-to-be will get their hands on free …

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Category: Children, Downloadable Freebies, Everything Else, Save Money

How To Stay Frugal When You Have Spendy Friends

February 7, 2020 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  1 Comment

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Heyo! I wanted to share with you guys this sweet little post that Leif from Five Year FIRE Escape, pitched to me :) I laughed out loud a lot to this piece because I've been in these exact situations …

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Category: Everything Else, Frugal Living, Guest Post, Save Money

How To Properly Dispute A Medical Bill & Save Some Money (+ Billing Dispute Sample Letter)

October 29, 2019 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  10 Comments

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With my pregnancy, my husband and I have never felt more familiar to our insurance and medical billing partners. My thankfulness is still an all-time high of course, but insurance is an annoyance on …

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Category: Budget & Debt Management, Everything Else, Health & Wellness, Personal Finance, Save Money

Why Do Mail-In Rebates Exist?

September 6, 2019 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  2 Comments

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In this age where every transaction is almost instant, a lot of marketing efforts also shifted their way into the digital age. But one marketing relic still exists and a lot of companies still leans …

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Category: Everything Else, Frugal Living, Save Money, Shopping

7 DIYs For Common Insect & Pest Infestation (On The Cheap)

May 23, 2019 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  17 Comments

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There is no better way to spend your day off relaxing in your home, sipping a drink and watching TV. It's been a while since you had your personal time and you're enjoying the peace in your own home. …

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Category: Everything Else, Frugal Living, Home & Utilities, Save Money

11 Companies Offering Free (or Seriously Discounted) Internet At Home

April 15, 2019 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  22 Comments

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Heyo! Sorry for the hiatus :D I was building and experimenting with life projects. Also, Hubby and I are trying to get PREGNANT :) come onnn, babies! I haven't been totally absent though, check out …

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Category: Entertainment, Everything Else, Frugal Living, Home & Utilities, Save Money

ShopAtHome Review – Is It Legit?

December 11, 2018 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  2 Comments

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Online shopping is great for many reasons-- namely that you can shop while never having to put on a bra. And with the rise of online shopping popularity, merchant kickbacks, it only makes sense that …

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Category: Everything Else, Frugal Living, Save Money, Shopping

How Much Money Does Our Brand of Frugality Save? (Spoiler: $56,000+/Year)

September 4, 2018 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  33 Comments

I’ve honestly wondered about how much our frugal living saved. Let's do the whole math breakdown and find out! Our brand of frugality is pretty typical (to a little extra strength) in the …

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Category: Car & Transportation, Everything Else, Featured Articles, Frugal Living, Home & Utilities, Personal Finance, Save Money, Storytime

14 Inexpensive Wedding Ring Alternatives For Nontraditional Couples

June 2, 2018 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  43 Comments

The older I get and the more I learn about the world and other humans...the more convinced that there must be something wrong with me. Like I still think paying back debt, saving money, and taking …

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Category: Everything Else, Frugal Living, Millennial & Marriage, Personal Care & Beauty, Save Money, Shopping

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