Frugal Friday: Posts That Ruled This Week, Month End Extravaganza
It’s hard to believe that October is now over and we’re in November. It’s been a crazy week in the Frugal Rules household with our oldest son turning three and having family come visit. Being a business owner (more on this to come in the future, I promise) you look forward to having a few days off from the grind. I’m not complaining, but why does it seem like when we take time off, we get crazy amounts of work thrown our way?.
With it being month end, I am including some more blog posts. I’d love to say that I read them all, but with the week I’ve had I would be lying. I’ve read some, but many are from other bloggers I know that put out quality content. If you have the time, I encourage you to read a few of them over. Here they are, again in no particular order:
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Good Bye Dumb Phone, Hello Samsung S3 on Modest Money
What is the Fiscal Cliff and Why Should You Care on Club Thrifty
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early on One Smart Dollar
Why You Should Not Paint Your Apartment on Young Adult Money
What They Don’t Tell You When You Graduate on Making Sense of Cents
Why a Courthouse Wedding is Not For Me on Add Vodka
What Happens Before and After Foreclosure on Eyes on the Dollar
How to Create an Emergency Budget on I Heart Budgets
Breeding Cattle as an Investment on Reach Financial Independence
Lessons on Investing: Why I Don’t Buy Single Stocks on The Frugal Path
70 Million Lotto Draw on Monster Piggy Bank
Paying More For Loyalty on Plunged in Debt
Expenses Come in Waves on The Family Finances
What’s Your Scariest Money Story on My Money Design
5 Things Hurricane Sandy Can Teach Us on The Savvy Scot
Why You Will Never Be Rich on Pelican on Money
How to Help Your Husband Thrive During Unemployment on Debt Free Bread
Contrarian Investing – When to Use it & What to Be Aware of on Money Smart Guides
Being Rich is Relative on Free in Ten Years
Life Lessons From My Dad on Debt and Taxes
How We Renovated Our First House For Under $25,000 on Canadian Budget Binder
Five Ways to Help Your Kids Learn About Money on Frugal Habits
A Day in the Life of Road Construction on Edward Antrobus
My Own Price Protection on Southwest Airlines on Your Personal Finance Pro
Is it Possible to Reduce Your Monthly Grocery Bill With Coupons on Tackling our Debt
How Much Cash do You Carry on Broke-Ass Mommy
Guest Post
I had the pleasure of guest posting for Mr. CBB. Check out my post on How to Have the Wedding of Your Dreams and Still Be Frugal on Canadian Budget Binder.
Carnivals and Mentions
It was another great week for Frugal Rules in the blogosphere. I am always humbled to compile this list and see all the mentions I’ve received. Thanks to everyone who shared or mentioned my blog posts this week. If I missed you, please shoot me a message and I’ll take care of it next week. The highlight of my week was being interviewed for an article at CreditCardGuide.com in regards to my biggest credit card mistake; make sure to check that out.
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Carnival of Money Pros on Debt Black Hole
Carnival of Investing #9 on Investeem
Carnival of Passive Investing on Little House in the Valley
Yakezie Halloween Black Widow Superheroine Edition on The Ultimate Juggle
The Wealth Builder Carnival #98 on My Wealth Builder
Carnival of Wealth, Calvin Coolidge Edition on Control Your Cash
Nerdy Finance Carnival #13 on NerdWallet
Places I’ve Been: Week Ending October 27 on Edward Antrobus
Friends of the Family: Weekend in Bloomington Edition on The Family Finances
Personal Finance Week in Review for October 28 on One Smart Dollar
5 Steps to Take if Your House is Flooded on Fix Em Up Rent Em Out
Can’t Take My Eyes Off These Blogs #11 – Pumpkin Edition on Eyes on the Dollar
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Carnivals, Mentions, and Weekend Reading #35 on Work Save Live
MPB – Pool Room Posts #1 on Monster Piggy Bank
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The VIP Club Roundup – 8th Edition on Club Thrifty
LinkLuv Friday, Poetic Edition on Pelican on Money
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I don’t think you’ll get some rest until your kids are out of the house in college! Have a good weekend and thanks for the mention!
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I think you’re exactly right Pauline. The youngest is nine months, so that’ll be a while. They’re worth it though.
Thanks a ton for the mention! Really appreciate it. It’s also cool how it appears as though we read most of the same blogs, I pretty much am familiar with all the ones you linked to.
And yes, I agree, it’s crazy it’s already November. Next thing you know it will be snowing.
DC @ Young Adult Money recently posted..When a Renovation/Addition is NOT Worth It
Not a problem DC. I was just telling my wife last night that it’s three weeks until Thanksgiving…that’s just NUTS!
Thanks for the mention John. I agree with Pauline, you days of rest and leisure may be behind you for a few years. However, I’m guessing it’s worth it to have children and can’t wait to have our own. Have a great weekened.
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Not a problem. You’re right, but it is definitely worth it though. Have a great weekend.
I can’t belive it’s November also! Thanks for the mention.
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Not a problem Michelle. Have a great weekend!
Thanks for the mention. Great posts here….I have my weekend reading list set. Thanks!
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Not a problem Jon. You have a great weekend!
Thanks for the mention. Have an awesome weekend john.
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You as well Sean. Who knows…maybe there’s a baby this weekend.
Thanks for the mention John
Have a great weekend!
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You as well Catherine!
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Time? What is time? It’s a non-existent precious commodity with the pitter-patter of little feet around these parts. Have a great weekend, John. Thank you for the inclusion, it is much appreciated.
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I feel the exact same way. It’s like watching sand go through my fingers, it just leaves in a snap. You have a great weekend as well!
Don’t be putting the turkeys up already! I don’t even have my Halloween decorations down yet! I will be Christmas before you know it. Thanks for the mention.
Kim@Eyesonthedollar recently posted..Everyone Needs an Emergency Fund and a Giveaway!
I was waiting for someone to say that Kim!
Only three more weeks…
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Thanks John for an excellent guest post that has been well received by the fans at Canadian Budget Binder. I always strive to bring my fans the best I can and that we did with your guest post, so thanks again mate. Enjoy your weekend! Mr.CBB
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No problem Mr. CBB. Thanks so much for giving me the pleasure of posting on your blog, it was much appreciated! Have a great weekend sir!
Tell me about it, I’ve been working every weekend helping someone out. Love the feeling of being able to help someone, but miss my regular weekends of relaxing :*(
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I hear you. Working on weekends makes the days just run together in my opinion. But, it’s a good problem to have I guess.
Thanks for the mention John. It sucks being so busy but hey, busy pays the bill right. Hope you have a good weekend. Try to enjoy some downtime.
Stan @DebtsnTaxes recently posted..October Budget & Net Worth Update
Not a problem Stan. That it does and when you’re self employed it’s a good problem to have, so I’ll take it.
I’ll be looking for some link love too so will make sure to get you in on our Thursday round-up.
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Sounds like a plan.
Thank you so much for the mention! I hope you have a great weekend!
Holly@ClubThrifty recently posted..The VIP Club Roundup – 9th Edition
No problem Holly. You as well!
Thanks so much for the link love! Really appreciate it. Have a fun weekend!
Tackling Our Debt recently posted..Friday’s Circle of Friends and Random Facts About Some of Them
Not a problem, glad to do so. You as well!
Thanks for including my post. Holidays always seem to be a busy time for us. Growing up, it was making Thanksgiving for the full family of over two dozen.
Edward Antrobus recently posted..Net Worth Update: October 2012
Not a problem Edward. That sounds like quite a gathering!
Thanks for the mention.
Thanksgiving is always a fun time for me as the whole family gets together for a peaceful day. Although I don’t eat much meat, I’m still a happy participant.
Terry recently posted..5 Keys to Sell Books Like Hotcakes with YouTube
I love Thanksgiving. I am just not certain that I am happy it’s only three weeks away.
Thanks for including my post this week John.
Glen @ Monster Piggy Bank recently posted..MPB – Pool Room Posts #2
Not a problem Glen. Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend John. Really appreciate the mention and link back. There is a couple blogs on here I haven’t checked out yet… I hope to do that this weekend – thanks.
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Not a problem Jason! Have a great weekend!
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Congrats on the guest post. That is great.
I can’t believe it is November either. Where does time go, seriously?!!
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Thanks Miss T! I loved writing for Mr. CBB.
I agree. The crazy thing is that Christmas is just over six weeks away.
Thanks for the mention! I know that with the holidays approaching, our calendar is starting to fill up fast. It’s always a busy time of year.
Justin @ The Family Finances recently posted..Friends of the Family: Tired of Political Ads Edition
Not a problem Justin. We’re the same way. Hard to believe that it’s only a few weeks away.
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Just found your blog, love it!
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Thanks so much! Thanks for stopping by.
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