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Annasea Poke Bowl Kit Review (Wasabi Ahi & Spicy Salmon Flavor)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

My husband and I went to our local Safeway to buy some frozen tempura shrimp to make sushi at home. Right next to the shrimp, I caught 2 Annasea poke bowl kits and that sparked my interest right away. ...

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24 Humorous & Cheap Gift Ideas For People You (Secretly) Hate

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

I love a thoughtful gift challenge even though I'm not known for being a huge spender myself. I love giving genuine gifts and watching the expressions on their faces. Personally, to me, it's easier to ...

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How To Make a Roll of Paper Towels Last Embarrassingly Long

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

This is what I grew up with: seeing my immigrant parents squeeze the life out of a rinsed paper towel sheet and hang drying it on the kitchen faucet. Legend has it, my parents are still on their first ...

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Shaggy Swag Dog Subscription Box Review (3 Month Plan)- Our Experience

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Are you looking for new toys and treats that would keep your dog’s tail wagging in delight?  Are you having difficulty choosing considering your best friend’s size, age, temperament, and breed? This ...

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9 Thrifty Hacks That Will Help You Save On Maternity Clothes

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

One of the things that get first-time moms like me by surprise is the cost of maternity clothes at retail. The second surprising thing is...how rare it is to find them used and in your size in both ...

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Your Resource Guide To Finding Free (Or Cheap) Furniture

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Moving into a new place and want to give it that Scandinavian vibe with some simple but functional furniture pieces? Or thinking of finally getting started on that long-overdue home design update that ...

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Why Do Mail-In Rebates Exist?

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

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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23 Ways Ladies Can Score Free Makeup Cosmetic Samples ?

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Back when MakeupAlley still allowed makeup swapping, I gathered tons of samples from generous women that included freebie makeup with their swap items. As a person who has only 'hit pan' on maybe 3 ...

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ShopAtHome Review – Is It Legit?

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

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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Can Imperfect Foods Really Save Your Grocery Budget? Honest Review + Coupon Code (2021)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

The imperfection of food and products literally inspires Imperfect Foods. These imperfect foods are usually rejected in the grocery standards because of scratches, irregular shapes, or colors, and ...

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