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It totally makes sense to spend a fortune on good deals, right?
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We finally have a cost-effective solution to a problem that has plagued mankind for ages: the overheating notebook computer.
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New Yorkers are not known for their frugality, but things might be changing.
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Last year, we made udder fools of ourselves for free Chick fil-A. Now, check out the non-anonymous photos from that mooving experience. (yes, I’m milking this joke for all it’s worth)
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I used to be a die-hard Wal-Mart lover, but Target hit me with Cupid’s arrow. How did they do it?
photo: Meer
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I spent the past week in my parents’ mansion. It’s not really a mansion at all, but compared to our place, it is. Four bedrooms, two baths, formal living and dining areas, etc. I enjoyed it, but over the course of the week I developed a new appreciation for our very humble abode.
You see, Cool Baby has just learned how to open door handles. Or maybe this is just the first time we realized he already knew how to open door handles. For the latter …
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Gallon of milkFL: $3.49 on sale at PublixNY: $3.59 regular CVS price
8 oz block of cheeseFL: $2.00 Kraft, on sale at PublixNY: $1.99 generic, regular grocery store price
Goya can of black beansFL: $0.89 regular price at Publix (by memory)NY: $0.89 regular grocery store price
Health insurance – family coverageFL: under $200NY: $1,200.00 or $1,000.00 COBRA
Housing expenses, incl. electricityFL: ~$1000/mo for 1200 sq ft houseNY: $1450/mo for 250-300 sq ft studio apt in Manhattan (electricity included in rent)
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Groceries are definitely more expensive in general for non-sale items, but we found a favorite …
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Our entry for Works for Me Wednesday.
This is our experiment in minimalism. Cool Dad and I have always said we don’t care much about space or “stuff.” We do care about chasing dreams and having interesting experiences.
The following experiment is not for everyone, but we both really felt like we were supposed to go for it. So here we are!
The dream: Living in Manhattan. And doing it on one income so that I can keep my SAHM gig.
What we left: A 3 bed/2 bath …
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OK, I’m stealing this from Cool Mum, as she relayed this idea to me over dinner in the Target Snack Shop.
Today, CM and the boy went for the usual walk around the Upper East Side. However, instead of doing lunch together at home, she changed things up. She brought three slices of bread from home and went to a niiice grocery store – like much pricier than we would normally shop.
She proceeded to the deli and got:
- some slices of superdeluxe turkey breast. Not just Boars Head …
