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The Wordpress Plugins I Find Most Useful for Optimizing My Blog: Part 1These are the plugins which I find most useful for my self-hosted Wordpress blog. -
The Wordpress Plugins I Find Most Useful for Optimizing My Blog: Part 2These are the plugins which I find most useful for my self-hosted Wordpress blog.
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How Will the DC Metro Fare Hike Affect You?DC just raised its Metro fares--how will they affect you?
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Scam Alert: You Didn't Win the Irish/Canadian/Dutch or Any Other LotteryAn overview of the evolution of the classic "Nigerian" scam.
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New Year's Resolutions: How to Break Bad Habits with a Paper WristbandHere's a way to break bad habits using nothing but a pen/marker and piece of paper.
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How to Hang Out with Gamers when You're Not a GamerDo you have friends who are gamers? Here's some tips to make it easier to hang out with them.
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So Your Baby Failed the Hearing Test? Don't Panic, Get a Follow-Up!If your baby didn't pass the hearing screening, there's no need for alarm. Just make sure to get the follow up...
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Pregnant?: Be Sure to Get Your Baby's Hearing Tested!In some states it's mandatory, in others it's optional. It's always a good idea!
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Tracking Your Fertility to Know when Emergency Contraception Will Be Non-abortiveWhen can you use an emergency contraceptive and be sure you're not aborting an embryo.
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Meeting with a Professor Can Improve Your Grade : Tips from a Professor's WifeI'm an insider. Here are some good tips for meeting with your professor!
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When IBS is Actually Carcinoid Cancer: My Mother's StoryMy mother spent years thinking she had IBS. Suddenly, we found out it was really life-threatening cancer.
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What If You Don't Have Health or Medical Insurance?Some steps to take if you don't have medical insurance.
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Make Money by Combining Mystery Shopping and EBay!I enjoy coming up with mini-business plans even if I won't use them. Here's another way to make money off mystery shopping!
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Put Your Savings in the Bank or Risk Losing Your Money!One couple's sad story reminds us of the importance of at least putting our money in the bank.
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How to Start a Mini Web-Hosting BusinessA mini business plan for earning some money through webhosting.
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On the MetroOne evening...
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Why Dreamhost was the Frugal Choice for MeI chose Dreamhost for my site--find out why.
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How to Prepare Financially for Changing CareersOne of the biggest disadvantages of starting a new career is finding yourself in a lower pay grade. Here's four steps to ease the transition.
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Make Sure Your Psychic Doesn't Scam YouSo you've decided to visit a new medium, tarot reader, or other psychic. Read these questions to prepare for the session and make sure you're not falling prey to a scam. -
How to Not to Write an Endearing CharacterAn analysis of some of the differences between stories in text and stories in film. -
3 Ways to Get Better Grades on Your College PapersTips from a professor's wife. -
Should You Adopt a Pet If Your Landlord Won't Allow It?Adopting a pet can be a great life choice, but what if you rent from a landlord who doesn't allow pets? -
Quilts for Comfort: A Charity that Sews Quilts for At-Risk Children and Adults with CancerFind out how your quilting skills can bring comfort to others! (No experience required if you go to a bee!)
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Already Saving Money? Here's a Way to Reward Yourself!Even if you can't cut out your daily latte, here's a way to celebrate your frugality. -
Review of the Greenfield Inn Near Greenfield, New HampshireOn our honeymoon, my husband and I traveled through the Northeast. One of our favorite stops was at the Greenfield Inn.
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What to Do when You Get an Unexpected CheckDid you or a friend just receive an unexpected check from a bank? Or an unexpected check from any business? Read this before you cash it!
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Use it Up, Wear it Out, Inspiring FrugalitySome inspiring examples of responsible, frugal living.
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To DirectBuy or Not to DirectBuy?DirectBuy commercials make it look like a great opportunity. Buy wholesale for your big purchases and save big. But is it as good as it looks?
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Tip Your WaitressDo you budget tips before ordering food? Do you stiff a server if you're trying to save money? Do you leave a tract instead? Some thoughts on tipping.
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Best Halloween Costume Ever -- Lil' TurkeyThis easy-to-make and easy-to-wear costume does double-duty for Halloween and Thanksgiving! -
The Well-oiled Machine is Threatened when We Take Time to Think About a PurchaseWhat happens when we think before we buy? -
Frugal Lentil, Sausage, and Rice Soup RecipeA recipe for a cheap, yummy, and easy-to-make soup. -
Buddhism for BloggersSo you're not the most popular blogger or CP. I've got news for you, it's unlikely that those at the top are much happier.
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Applying the Second Noble TruthWhat if you don't believe that all attachments are bad? Look for places where unimportant attachments cause you pain and learn to break them.
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Why I Admire the Dalai LamaThe Dalai Lama's visit to DC started me thinking about why I admire him so much. -
A Financial Consequence of DepressionYou might end up paying a lot more for antidepressants that you need to. -
How to Avoid Being Hit by a CarWe all do it, so here's how to do it right.
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How to Write Frugal E-mailsWhen it comes to most communication, less is more. Here's the outline of a frugal e-mail and some reasons why you might want to adopt the practice.
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Where Your Credit Card Payment Really GoesCredit card companies have the policy of paying off the lowest-interest balance first. So if you got your rates lowered and you haven't paid off the card, make sure your high-interest balance (if there is one) isn't costing you money. -
Giving to Charity Vs. Taking Advantage of Compound InterestCan we justify saving money when there are people starving around the world? And can we justify not saving money when doing so will have such big results if we start young?
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Creating a Better Environmental MessageUsing the societal forces of trend and taboo, we can make bigger environmental changes than by relying only on scaring people into it. -
Migrating Your Blog to WordpressI just took the plunge and migrated my blog to wordpress. Here are six steps to make your transition simple and complete.
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2 Ways to Give More on a Low IncomeLook beyond your everyday income to find money for causes and people you care about.
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Dewey Decimal System Explained: A Simple Way to Make the Library's Catalog Work for YouTrying to understand the Dewey Decimal system all at once can be daunting. But the key is, you don't need to understand it all, just make it work for you.
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Quilters for Charity: Use Your Leftover Fabric to Fund Alzheimer's ResearchAlzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative gives quilters a chance to donate their work and fund Alzheimer's research. -
Could You Be Losing Money on Your Mortgage?Mrs. Micah's definition of "negative amortization" - each month you owe the mortgage company more money than you did before.
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How I Modified Dave Ramsey's Total Money MakeoverWhat if Dave's plan isn't quite right for you? You can still give it a try, just modify.
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Frugal Wardrobes for the Style-ImpairedHere are some tips on creating a classic, simple wardrobe for less. Specifically for those of us who are "style-impaired."
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Why Inflation Will Destroy Your Savings and 4 Simple Steps to Prevent ItOutlines 4 steps to accumulate wealth instead of losing money to inflation.
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Soldiers Helping Hippies, Who Knew?When a group of hippies on their way to a protest get lost, they find help in the most unexpected of places. True story.