Welcome to the Festival of Frugality: my first hosting gig edition! For more info on the Festival of Frugality check out the FoF site. It includes quick and simple tips, and links to all the previous Festivals.
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This is my first time hosting a blog carnival, and wow! I didn’t realize how much work goes into organizing a festival or carnival! It was a ton of fun reading bloggers I haven’t connected with yet. Without further ado, please read and enjoy!
Editor’s Picks

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Green Panda presents Preparing for a Move: Removing Clutter posted at Green Panda Treehouse.
Clutter is something we all struggle with, and getting ready to move is great motivation to declutter. Green Panda shares what she has to get rid of before their big move, and what she plans to do with her junk.
J. Money presents Look Like a Million Bucks on a Budget posted at Budgets are Sexy.
Solid advice from a guest writer about how to look fabulous on a budget. I love that the writer included so many links to actual products!
FMF presents Always Do the Math posted at Free Money Finance.
FMF encourages us to always do the math, you may be surprised which option is the least expensive. (hint: it’s not what you think!)
Frugal Entertainment: Explore ways to save on having fun.

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- The Financial Blogger presents Inexpensive date night tips posted at Gather Little by Little.
- Mr Credit Card presents Get $25 Gift Card For Test Driving Buick LaCrosse 2010 Model posted at Ask Mr Credit Card.
- NtJS presents A Week of (Almost all)Free Fun posted at not the jet set.
- Bucksome presents A Night Out posted at Buck$ome Boomer’s Financial Path to Retirement.
Simple Living: Living simple=spending less.

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- Paul Williams presents How to Be Content with Your Car posted at Provident Planning.
- Laura @ move to portugal presents Simplifying and Reducing My Clothing posted at Move to Portugal.
- Tyler presents Sustainable Bathrooms: Saving Water by Pooping Less (and more) posted at Frugally Green.
Smart Shopping: How to save on the stuff you need.

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- Craig Ford presents Chronicles of a Second Hand Book Buying Expedition posted at Money Help For Christians.
- DR presents How to Stop Printer Ink Cartridges from Smearing Your Budget posted at The Dough Roller.
- Tom @ Canadian Finance blog presents 10 Ways To Save Money On Back To School Shopping | The Canadian Finance Blog posted at The Canadian Finance Blog.
- PT presents Peek Inside the Google Machine: What We Buy and Sell posted at PT Money.
- Jason presents Using Coupons and Calendars for Big Savings posted at Automatic Finances.
Frugal Food: Frugal foodies share ideas for stretching your grocery dollar.

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- Miss Thrifty presents Six Thrifty Uses for a Lemon posted at Miss Thrifty.
- Miss M presents 10 Uses for Stale Bread posted at M is for Money.
- The Financial Blogger presents Taking Care of Yourself; A Healthy Choice – A Costly Choice posted at The Financial Blogger.
Miserly Money: Personal finance basics, and insights on how to spend less.

- MoneyNing presents How to Break Bad Habits posted at Money Ning.
- RC presents 7 Simple Ways to Save Money on Bills posted at Think Your Way to Wealth.
- Erin aka Conscious Shopper presents The Envelope System for Managing Money posted at The Conscious Shopper.
Thanks for checking out the Festival!
Kelly




















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Thanks for hosting the Festival and including my article
Laura
Thx for hosting and the Editor’s Pick! Glad you enjoyed the post
Great job hosting! Thanks for including my article!
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