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How To Make a Roll of Paper Towels Last Embarrassingly Long

June 22, 2020 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  Leave a Comment

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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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Category: Entertainment, Food, Health & Wellness, Home & Utilities, Save Money, Shopping

9 Thrifty Hacks That Will Help You Save On Maternity Clothes

January 26, 2020 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  2 Comments

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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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Category: Children, Frugal Living, Personal Care & Beauty, Save Money, Shopping

Your Resource Guide To Finding Free (Or Cheap) Furniture

September 24, 2019 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  11 Comments

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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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Category: Home & Utilities, Save Money, Shopping

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

23 Ways Ladies Can Score Free Makeup Cosmetic Samples ?

August 29, 2019 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  4 Comments

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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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Category: Frugal Living, Personal Care & Beauty, Save Money, Shopping

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

Can Imperfect Foods Really Cut Your Grocery Budget? – Honest Imperfect Produce Review (+ Coupon Code)

November 7, 2018 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  28 Comments

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Update 2020: Imperfect Produce expanded itself to Imperfect Foods because their selection has widen to more than just surplus and damaged produce. We still get Imperfect Foods delivery about once a …

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How To Afford $800 Shoes When You’re $100k in Debt

June 27, 2018 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  35 Comments

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This post was written in aggravation at 3 AM by yours truly. There are barrels of good people out there under a mountain of usurious debt north of six figures. You could argue until the cattle turn …

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Category: Budget & Debt Management, Frugal Living, Personal Finance, Save Money, Shopping, Storytime

My 2nd Goody Box Delivery! – Follow Up ThredUP Review

June 14, 2018 //  by Lily | The Frugal Gene//  27 Comments

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I got my second ThredUP Goody Box! OK, so I really liked my first box because...it was my first box! It was extra exciting. I don’t have to do anything or spend too long in a disorganized thrift …

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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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