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  • My problem with a couple of articles and links I posted

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    I have problems with two of the articles/links I recently published.
    One had atrocious spelling and grammar and a visible lack of editing. That article also had some reader comments that were overtly hostile, rude and racist. I know in America we are allowed our opinions, no matter how [...]
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    Posted: November 25, 2009, 1:13pm EST
    by MaryEL

  • Yet another article about BLACK FRIDAY deceptions...

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    Worst Holiday Shopping Gotchas [...]
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    Posted: November 25, 2009, 1:01pm EST
    by MaryEL

  • More on BLACK FRIDAY Shopping and its hazards....

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    BLACK FRIDAY Shopping and its hazards:

    From Yahoo! :
    Dirty Secrets of Black Friday Retailers

    From Sixwise:
    [www.sixwise.com]ets.htm?source=nl [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 1:13pm EST
    by MaryEL

  • The Day of Thanks and Giving...

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    This coming Thursday, November 26, 2009 is THANKSGIVING, the day we sit down and gorge ourselves on too much food and watch football on TV.
    WAIT! It's supposed to be the day that we sit down to give thanks for and share our bounty with others, [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 11:03pm EST
    by MaryEL

  • FARMER'S MARKET CHANGES DAYS

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    The Farmer's Market at St. Stephen's Church has changed days from Saturday morning to Wednesday afternoon. 
    I am glad the market is still open but Wednesday afternoon is an inconvenient time for most of us working folks. [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 10:34pm EST
    by MaryEL

  • Recycling Shoes

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    The above photo by M.E.Lohmeyer is of the Old Shoe House in Hellams, PA
    All rights reserved. Enjoy but do not copy, alter or claim this photo as your own.


    [...]
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    Posted: October 14, 2009, 10:17pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Time to think about the upcoming holidays

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    How will your holiday (Christmas, Hanukkah or other seasonal or religious celebration)be this year?
    Will it be just one more shop-a-holic fest to impress the neighbors and prop up flagging retail sales or will you be doing thoughtful, frugal giving in line with your means? It is not your sacred [...]
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    Posted: September 17, 2009, 5:41pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • FREE MAMMOGRAMS & PAP TESTS

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    If you are woman resident of Virginia between the ages of 50 and 64 and are uninsured or underinsured and meet certain income qualifications, you may qualify to receive a free MAMMOGRAM & PAP SMEAR TEST. Got to www.vahealth.org/breastcancer or call 1/866-395-4968.

    Stock photo [...]
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    Posted: August 30, 2009, 10:27pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • FREE NEW SHOES FOR SCHOOL KIDS!

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    If your K-12 kids need shoes for back to school and you can not afford them; help is here:
    On Monday, September 7th (Labor Day) from 8A.M.-12 NOON
    the Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church at 614 North 3rd Street
    is giving away shoes [...]
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    Posted: August 30, 2009, 9:56pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • A BIT OF SELF-PROMO!

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    I am selling some books for good prices. I am pricing them according to condition and rarity and will give a discount to those purchasing three (3) or more books and an even bigger discount if you purchase the whole lot.
    Right now I just have some astrology and [...]
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    Posted: August 23, 2009, 4:54pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • FREE CLICKS TO DONATE

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    Click to donate to animals and others. The Animal Rescue site also has partners that you can access to click to donate free food to hungry people, for child health issues, breast cancer, the rain forests and for literacy.
    These clicks are free to you & take only [...]
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    Posted: August 23, 2009, 4:43pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Expand your vocabulary and give free food!

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    Play FREE RICE and expand your vocabulary while giving free rice to needy, hungry people! It's fun, free to you and educational!

    ' [...]
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    Posted: August 14, 2009, 3:16pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Plant a tree in a state park for FREE!

    Odwalla juices will plant trees for FREE in state parks if you click on this link! This is Frugal AND green!

    [www.parkvisitor.com] [...]
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    Posted: August 14, 2009, 2:09pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • URGENT! FOOD BANK NEEDS DONATIONS!

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    Now more than ever, the FOOD BANK needs your donations of non-perishable foods, (watch those expiration dates!) toiletries, baby supplies, pet food,etc.
    Because of the economic downturn and many job losses, recently the FOOD BANK has seen a rise in need of 20%-40%.
    Please give as much [...]
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    Posted: August 11, 2009, 3:12pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Housing Search

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    With many people losing jobs and falling behind on mortgages, rental housing is now an important option for many more people in Virginia.
    Go to [www.virginiahousingsearch.com] to search for affordable housing in Virginia.
    The site has a calculator and chart to held you determine how much you [...]
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    Posted: August 11, 2009, 3:07pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • A bit further afield

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    Tomorrow I am going to go to the Williamsburg/Yorktown area. While in Williamsburg, I am going to check out the Williamsburg Farmer's Market .
    Like many such markets, it is seasonal and held on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
    I heard about this market on [...]
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    Posted: August 07, 2009, 11:28pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Cooler seniors

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    For cooling assistance for senior citizens call 804-343-3005.
    Leave your name, phone number and a good time to call and someone will get back to you ASAP. I heard about this on WWBT-TV. [...]
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    Posted: August 07, 2009, 11:21pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • SALES TAX HOLIDAY NEXT WEEK

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    August 7, 8 & 9, 2009 are the dates of the SALES TAX HOLIDAY for back-to-school items for Virginians. Check the Virginia Department of Taxation site for a complete list of applicable purchases. This tax holiday often coincides with retail sales for such items, so stock up on those [...]
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    Posted: August 02, 2009, 10:35pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Some more Farmer's Markets

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    Market Umbrella is an organization dedicated to bringing European style markets featuring fresh local food and wares from artisans to Richmond.

    Their current markets are:

    Market Emporium @ Bryan Park
    Lakeside Ave and I-95, exit 80
    TUESDAY'S from 3 - 7 pm
    May - December

    South' [...]
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    Posted: August 02, 2009, 6:26pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • The Veggie Bus

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    A bus, driven by Mark Lilly, is bringing fresh produce to lower income areas of Richmond, areas not traditionally served by farmer's markets and vendors of fresh and healthy produce.
    Read the article in Style Weekly:
    [tinyurl.com]' [...]
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    Posted: August 02, 2009, 6:17pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • FREE ONLINE CLASSES FROM HP

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    HP(of computer and printer fame) offers some great free classes and learning tools at:

    www.hp.com/go/learningcenter

    HP offers a wide variety of computer and IT classes, as well as basic business and home office education. The classes are free, totally online and lead by working professionals. You [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2009, 3:12pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • FREE SLURPEE ON JULY 10, 2009!

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    On Saturday, July 10, 2009, in honor of their 82nd birthday, 7-11 stores are giving away one free Slurpee to every customer. Oh, thank Heavens! [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2009, 2:09pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • A piece of free advice!

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    Many of you may be filling out forms these days for various reasons; job applications, college applications, loan and financial aide applications, insurance forms,etc.
    I work with forms everyday and we send back forms that have not been filled out completely and according to the instructions on the forms. We [...]
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    Posted: July 04, 2009, 12:12am EDT
    by MaryEL

  • ELEVATE AMERICA!

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    Microsoft is offering free certification to the growing ranks of unemployed and under-employed workers in America. The link is through a WWBT TV link.
    [www.nbc12.com] [...]
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    Posted: June 20, 2009, 12:01am EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Two New Farmer's Markets in the West End !

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    ST. STEPHEN'S FARMERS MARKET
    @ St. Stephen's Church - 6600 Grove Avenue
    - SATURDAYS - 8:00 AM- 12:00 Noon
    May through October

    WEST END FARMER'S MARKET
    @ Gayton Road & Ridgefield Parkway
    Richmond, VA 23238
    - WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS
    8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
    April 25th through December' [...]
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    Posted: June 19, 2009, 11:43pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • WEST END PRODUCE HAS RELOCATED! YEAH!

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    West End Produce, which sells vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants as well as some breads and jams,etc., has found a new location! YEAH!!!
    I was so dismayed when they closed the old location and hadn't heard if they had found a new location. Today we drove as we drove up' [...]
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    Posted: May 03, 2009, 11:34pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Good article on coping without insurance

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    [www.bankrate.com]

    Bankrate's article gives advice on coping if you have no health insurance or have recently lost your insurance. You can also use the site to compare insurance plans and costs.
    It has some ideas for the 47+ MILLION WORKING AMERICANS (shameful! just shameful!) who, like me (And' [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2009, 6:19pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • FREE ONLINE CLASSES

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    [www.gcflearnfree.org]

    FREE ONLINE CLASSES FEATURING ACCREDITED INSTRUCTORS AND CONTINUED LEARNING CREDITS AND CERTIFICATES FROM GOODWILL.

    The classes and skill levels are basic/beginner but I am sure many people could benefit from these classes. I could use the EXCEL classes myself.
    [...]
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    Posted: April 15, 2009, 10:29pm EDT

  • SAD NEWS!

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    I am sad to have to report that four treasured local frugal and/or green resources have closed! It's especially distressing to see thrift stores close during times of economic distress:
    CLOSED are:
    ~~~ The Pepperridge Farm Bakery Outlet
    ~~~ The Entemann's Bakery Outlet
    ~~~ Patterson Avenue Produce (forced to move [...]
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    Posted: April 12, 2009, 10:26pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Help when you need it!

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    During these tough economic times, being frugal may not be not enough. Sometimes, if one has lost his or her job or had unexpected expenses, one simply needs extra help, whether that help be from friends and family or private charity or the government.
    Help in extenuating circumstances should not [...]
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    Posted: April 12, 2009, 9:46pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • FREE TREE SEEDLINGS!

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    It's time to start thinking about your Spring garden and yard.
    Need trees?
    Henrico County is giving away free bare root tree seedlings to Henrico County residents, on a first come, first served basis.

    WHEN: Friday, March 20, 2009 - 8:30 AM until all trees are gone.
    WHERE:' [...]
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    Posted: March 05, 2009, 9:37pm EST
    by MaryEL

  • Shared Housing

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    Years ago there used to be lots of rooming houses and shared housing. I used to manage a rooming house in the Fan. This form of housing was extremely commonplace during the Great Depression and is still commonplace among new immigrants to the U.S.
    Nowadays, however,it seems everybody and their [...]
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    Posted: February 28, 2009, 10:47pm EST

  • Circuit City

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    I am very sad to see Circuit City go belly up, mostly because of the lost jobs for area residents and the lost tax revenue for the area.
    I just went to their liquidation sale and got some decent, though not super outstanding, bargains. I got a stack of DVD-R [...]
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    Posted: February 28, 2009, 10:34pm EST

  • NEW FARMER'S MARKET NEAR WILLOWLAWN !

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    There's going to be a new Farmer's Market in the CrossRoads Center lot.
    CrossRoads Center is on Staples Mill Road, about two/three blocks north of West Broad Street.
    It's opening in March. I don't know the days, hours or vendors, but add them when I know more. [...]
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    Posted: February 28, 2009, 10:22pm EST

  • WE THE SAVERS

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    In this uncertain economic time, being frugal is more important than ever. Being a saver is part of the frugal lifestyle. Saving money allows us freedom from fear when unexpected expenses occur, allows us to buy things without going into debt and helps us secure [...]
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    Posted: December 29, 2008, 9:14pm EST

  • New BJ's in the West End

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    There's a new BJ's wholesale club near Regency Square. BJ's is a membership club offering similar products and services to Costco and Sam's Club.
    If you join BJ's during their new member drive, you get three months free + a year membership and $10.00 off the normal $45.00 per year' [...]
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    Posted: December 10, 2008, 10:20pm EST

  • Two new natural food stores in the Richmond area

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    One new store is WHOLE FOODS:
    WHOLE FOODS can be expensive, if you buy the fancy brands and the made-to-order foods, but if you stick to their produce and their house brand products, their prices are quite competitive and often as cheap or cheaper than the supermarket. They have an [...]
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    Posted: December 10, 2008, 9:55pm EST

  • Been avoiding this blog for awhile

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    With the economy in the toilet, the stock market nosediving and with the thousands of job and home losses, frugal and simple living is more than ever important as a life style.
    I've been avoiding the blog because the crazy financial news has been so overwhelming and has my head' [...]
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    Posted: December 10, 2008, 9:50pm EST

  • 2 New Bargain Outlets for Richmond

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    Last Saturday, when I was in the West End, I happened upon a new bargain store:
    Ollie's Bargain Outlet.
    Ollie's is similar to a Big Lots or Salvage Barn, although Ollie's does not sell much food.

    I found some bargains there. Among the items I purchased were a' [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2008, 8:57pm EDT

  • VA Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

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    The State of Virginia is having a SALES TAX HOLIDAY in order to help Virginia citizens better prepare for what is expected to be a heavier than usual hurricane season in the Mid-Atlantic area.
    Here's the link to the site that tells you exactly what items will be tax-exempt during' [...]
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    Posted: May 13, 2008, 3:02pm EDT

  • New Farmers Market

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    There's a new farmers' market in the Richmond area!
    I've not shopped there but it just opened on May 3, 2008.

    It's located in the Lakeside Towne Center.
    The hours are:
    May through November
    Wednesday - 8-12 a.m. & 3-7 p.m.
    Saturday - 8-12 a.m.

    I'm very' [...]
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    Posted: May 12, 2008, 8:38pm EDT

  • Sad news!

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    Sad news! The relatively new Treasure or Trash Thrift Shop on West Broad Street lost its lease and has closed. I am always sad to see any local small business, especially a thrift shop, close.
    I never did get the chance to check out TorT and hope the owners find [...]
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    Posted: March 03, 2008, 5:14pm EST

  • FREE PAINT!!!

    Commonwealth Construction Company of Virginia, located at 521 North Adams Street, is giving away more than 1000 gallons of FREE name-brand house paint (mostly interior, all colors) because they can not store it or dump it.
    The give-way starts today, January 25, 2008, Friday at 11:00 a.m.
    PLEASE DON'T USE [...]
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    Posted: January 25, 2008, 11:38am EST

  • Some frugal home remedies

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    Sometimes home remedies for your ailments work! (In the interest of not getting sued, I don't claim that these remedies can diagnose or cure any illness or medical condition)
    Here are a few frugal remedies that I have personally found to be helpful:
    ~ Canned green beans for cold sores' [...]
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    Posted: January 19, 2008, 11:47pm EST

  • Rummage Sale on Saturday, 01-12-08

    There's going to be a rummage from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at the Catholic (can't remember the name) nursing home at the corner of Michael Road & Three Chopt Road in the West End. The home is about 6 blocks east of Regency Square [...]
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    Posted: January 09, 2008, 10:06pm EST

  • 'Tis Going To Be The Season...

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    'Tis going to be the season (Christmas,Hannukah,Yuletide and other winter/religious holidays) for giving presents soon.
    But will it be a season for well-thought-out but frugal giving or will it be a season for going into massive debt and buying whatever new gadgets and gizmos that Madison Avenue is pushing' [...]
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    Posted: November 07, 2007, 10:23pm EST

  • Special Help for Medical Bills in Virginia

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    If you are experiencing issues with health insurance, job retention, or debt crisis as related to your diagnosis of a chronic, life-threatening or debilitating disease, the Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) may be able to help.
    PAF operates many programs to assist [...]
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    Posted: October 02, 2007, 9:51pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Country Market

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    Sometimes a short drive or day trip can yield some great finds:
    Last Saturday afternoon, I went to the Country Food & Furniture Market on Midlothian Turnpike (US Route 60) in Flat Rock, VA. Flat Rock is between Midlothian and Powhatan, VA on Route 60.
    The market is in [...]
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    Posted: September 16, 2007, 7:51pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • About posting comments on this blog:

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    I appreciate all your comments and ideas. However, I have one request for comment writers: please post your comments under the appropriate heading/area/post. Most of you have done this, but I occasionally find a comment under an unrelated post or heading. If you have any questions about where to post, [...]
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    Posted: August 18, 2007, 9:33pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • VIRGINIA TAX HOLIDAY!!!

    This weekend Virginia has a TAX HOLIDAY for Back-to-School merchandise.
    The Sales Tax Holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 3, 2007 and end at midnight on Sunday, August 5, 2007.
    During Virginia's Sales Tax Holiday, purchases of school supplies selling for $20 or less per item, [...]
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    Posted: August 02, 2007, 10:13am EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Computer Show & Sale

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    For all you frugal geeks out there:
    A computer show is at the Showplace on Mechanicsville Turnpike on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22 - 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    I've been going to the MarketPro Shows for over a year and they have some really good deals [...]
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    Posted: July 17, 2007, 4:03pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Please visit my other new blog.

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    My newest blog, "Diary of an Uninsured American" is about my travails as a working, uninsured American and my efforts to find affordable, accessible and competent health care .
    I'm telling you, frugal Richmonders, it ain't easy!
    I have been accused of being down-right cheap, but frugal friends, [...]
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    Posted: July 07, 2007, 1:12am EDT
    by MaryEL

  • New thrift shop on West Broad Street

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    There's a new thrift shop on West Broad Street.
    I've not shopped there yet; I've only seen it from the bus when I am going to work in the mornings.
    I don't know the shop's merchandise or prices, but I'm putting it on this blog so all you frugal Richmonders [...]
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    Posted: July 01, 2007, 8:50pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Two upcoming frugal recreation/entertainment opportunities

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    You know how a visit to King's Dominion theme park can significantly lighten your wallet, especially after you factor food into your expenses?
    On July 29, 2007, Bank of America Friends and Family Day and Picnic will cut those costs by quite a bit. And you don't have to [...]
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    Posted: July 01, 2007, 8:32pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Lower Presciption Drug Costs

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    In these times when so many Americans are uninsured, under-insured or paying through the nose for co-pays and deductibles, it's great to know there are ways to cut cost on prescription drugs.

    Personal opinion:
    Attention 2008 presidential candidates of any party:
    If you have a good idea of' [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2007, 6:13pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Sometimes Cheap is NOT Frugal & simple

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    When I think of a frugal,simple lifestyle, I think not only of cheap goods and saving money; (although that certainly can be part of the lifestyle!) I also think of sustainability and quality of life.
    Organic and/or locally-produced food fits that definition. Organic food is becoming affordable, as more [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2007, 11:35pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • The Staff of Life

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    Most people eat bread (those on an Atkins or a gluten-free diet notwithstanding)
    With that idea in mind, here's a list of BAKERY THRIFT STORES:
    Entenmann's Bakery Outlet (next door to TAN-A Asian Market)
    (804) 673-9500
    6213 W Broad St., Richmond, VA
    Merita Bakery Thrift Store (BTW: Trivia- Did you [...]
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    Posted: June 20, 2007, 6:04pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Grocery & Other Coupons

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    Sometimes using coupons can save you lots of money; just be sure you are using the coupon for something you need anyway!
    In the case of grocery coupons: Try to use your coupons on sales, on double-coupon days and on other discount days (such as senior discount days) to maximize [...]
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    Posted: June 19, 2007, 8:52pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Discounts and Coupons, Etc.

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    It's possible to get discounts for various reasons:
    You are a senior citizen (age limit varies).You are a student.
    You are a kid under 12.You are disabled.You are a member of the armed forces or are a veteran.You work in law enforcement.You work in the medical area.You work for' [...]
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    Posted: June 19, 2007, 8:38pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Take Back Your Time Day!

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    Part of frugal, green living is simpler living; living that is not driven by workaholism (and that includes the endless unpaid drudge work of chores and household maintenance, as well a paid jobs,) hectic scheduling of classes, teams, religious meetings, whatever...Life ain't just about money, honey ;>
    How many people' [...]
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    Posted: June 19, 2007, 5:56pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • New Fruit & Veggie Vendor on West Broad Street

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    The MoneyClip magazine that comes in my mail (Reach is another similar mag) has a coupon good until August 3, 2007 for 10% off your total purchase at Paradise Fruit.
    Paradise Fruit is a new produce vendor located at:
    9014 W Broad St., Richmond, VA 23294 (a few doors from [...]
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    Posted: June 19, 2007, 5:29pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Virginia Co-operative Extension Services

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    Virginia Co-operative Extension Services programs were designed with rural folk and farmers in mind, but their education site has tons of free information on gardening, health, money management and other topics that we city slickers can also use. [...]
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    Posted: June 19, 2007, 5:19pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Cheaper Gas in Richmond

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    Some recent cheaper (relatively speaking) gas stations in the Richmond area:
    Centerville (out West Broad Street past Rt. 288)
    Short Pump
    East Coast Station on West Broad just east of Gaskins Road (near the IHoP.)
    Hess and WAWA on West Broad Streets.
    West Broad just below Staples Mill Road
    Midlothian [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2007, 5:50pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • New Asian Grocery

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    Who'd a thunk? An Asian/Latino grocery in suburban Mechanicsville, VA!
    They stock all sorts of food products from all over Asia & Latin America.
    Yellow Asian Foods
    7500 Jackson Arch Dr., Mechanicsville, VA 23111
    (Just off Rt. 360, east of the Crown gas station.)
    804-427-7052
    [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2007, 1:01am EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Target Shopping Strategies

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    I'm not usually a fan of big box discount retailers but I'm a fan of Target !
    (Those in the know pronounce it Tar-jhay!)
    Target has fashionable clothes,electronics & home accessories at reasonable prices. Some stores have groceries & pharmacies & dollar bins.
    Some useful Target bargain hunting strategies [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2007, 11:02pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • 'TisThe Season for Local Produce !

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    It's almost summer & it's time for local produce!
    Buying local produce is good for the local economy, usually good for your pocketbook & is a greener option than buying stuff shipped from another area. Fresh produce is yummy & a great addition to your healthy diet. Frugal, green, [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2007, 9:44pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Tom Leonard's Farm Market

    Number of comments: 1
    Yesterday I shopped at Tom Leonard's Farm Market.
    This market has some very good buys on produce, meats, dairy, wines,T.L.House brands and some gardening items. They're always having sales. They have free tastes of various food items such as cheese.
    In the far back left corner of the [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2007, 6:03pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Second Debut

    Number of comments: 4
    I've not yet shopped at Second Debut, the new Goodwill in Carytown.
    Their ad in Style Weekly says the store stocks fashions, home furnishing and accents.
    What I don't know is if the merchandise has typically low Goodwill thrift store prices or if it is considered a 'boutique' store because [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2007, 12:35am EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Some thoughts on frugality...

    Number of comments: 2
    I hear various people complaining that they have trouble making ends meet. But when I listen further, I find that these people invariably have unnecessary, and often foolish expenses that are using up their paychecks.
    (Before I get rude comments: I know people have unforeseen expenses such as medical bills, [...]
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    Posted: April 24, 2007, 11:48pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • New Wally World on Parham Road

    There's a new Walmart at North Parham and Quioccasin Roads, near Regency Square mall. It's new, spacious and clean and the company re-purposed an existing building and property. It's on a busline!
    I'm of two minds about Wallyworld: On the one hand, I've read of their deplorable employee maltreatment. [...]
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    Posted: March 26, 2007, 8:24pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Frugal Idea

    Part of frugal living is wise use of money.
    Here is a site that helps protect consumers against Internet fraud from too good to be true deals.

    http://www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.com/     [...]
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    Posted: January 30, 2007, 8:54pm EST
    by MaryEL

  • Sad News

    The thrift store "Pennies From Heaven", that gave free or very cheap clothing and donated its proceeds to the homeless, is going out of business. They are selling all their merchandise and fixtures for a song. Please check them out before they go.
    Info on PFH is in the [...]
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    Posted: January 22, 2007, 8:53pm EST
    by MaryEL

  • Half-Off Richmond

    Half-Off Richmond and TV 8-WRIC offer half-off and two-for-one deals to various Richmond merchants, events and restaurants,etc. The deals change weekly and they have 'sales' on unused deals. Check it out at the link below:
    http://halfoffrichmond.com/intro.php     [...]
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    Posted: January 22, 2007, 8:48pm EST
    by MaryEL

  • New Ethnic Grocery & BAkery

    There's a new ethnic grocery and bakery in the WestEnd.
    Bakery Art is an Armenian bakery and grocery. I've not yet patronized this store, but the buzz is that they bake great Armenian pizza, which is more of an incredibly spiced thin gyro than a pizza.
    I'll post the [...]
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    Posted: January 22, 2007, 8:34pm EST
    by MaryEL

  • Cheap ethnic food

    You can get certain foods much cheaper at ethnic groceries than at your local grocery or discount store. (An exception to this is that sometimes Big!Lots and Dollar General have discount Hispanic and/or Asian foods.) You can also find foods at the ethnic groceries that you probably will never find [...]
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    Posted: October 17, 2006, 6:53pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Various discounts

    Did you know that if you are a senior citizen (beginning age limit varies,) a member of the military or law enforcement, a state or federal employee or various other catagories, you may qualify for discounts and special rates at businesses?
    Many businesses give AARP and/or AAA discounts.
    [...]
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    Posted: October 11, 2006, 12:02am EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Craigs List

    Sell, trade, barter or give away your stuff for free!
    Meet people through personal ads!
    Advertise your business!
    Run or reply to a classified employment ad!
    Promote community events! Find missing persons!
    ALL FOR FREE!
    Where?

    CRAIGS LIST!!! [...]
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    Posted: October 10, 2006, 11:47pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • COSTCO

    Costco (and Sam's Club and BJ's) is a members-only discount store that has everything from food to eyewear to cars and furniture and electronics. Some Costco's have gas stations.
    Most of Costco's merchandise is sold in large lots.
    You can get great deals at Costco if you comparision shop [...]
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    Posted: October 10, 2006, 11:24pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Two more frugal places to shop

    Big!Lots and Dollar General Store can yield some very good deals.

    Dollar General has deals in everyday canned and boxed foodstuffs and for personal and laundry cleaning products,especially in their own Dollar General brand. They have periodic sales and clearance sales on seasonal merchandise.
    To find the nearest [...]
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    Posted: October 10, 2006, 11:09pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • A new market in town!

    There's a new market in town called Fresh Market.
    It's not always the cheapest, but it has very high quality organic, gourmet and deli type foods and a bakery to die for!
    Some of the prices on organics are very competitive and are lower than health food stores and [...]
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    Posted: August 24, 2006, 12:02am EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Just for fun!


    Here's a cool site that features art found at thrift stores. Much of the art is tacky and some is down-right bizarre. Some of it looks to be outsider &/or folk art. Some is student or Sunday painter work. Next time you go thrifting, [...]
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    Posted: May 13, 2006, 1:22am EDT
    by MaryEL

  • A Handy Site to Help Simplify Your Site

    In some of my articles I have included site link URLs that are very long. For better site appearance & typing simplification, I went to TINYURL to shorten my URL links. Saves your vision, time & some key strokes! And it's free!
    [...]
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    Posted: May 13, 2006, 1:02am EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Consignment Stores

    Consignment stores accept used goods in excellent, like-new condition that are in-style & in-season. Some stores specialize in consigning vintage &/or antique items. There are 'niche' consignment shops for brides, teens, kids,expectant mothers, plus size,etc. I am covering only clothing consignment shops that I have personally inspected, but there are [...]
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    Posted: May 13, 2006, 12:12am EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Would I be frugal & green if I didn't mention Freecyle?

    Nope!
    Freecycle is a free , international online service that wants to keep excess stuff out of landfills. You offer your unwanted items to others for free and people respond to your offer via email. You can also request items. Freecycle has offers and requests for just about anything [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2006, 12:16am EDT
    by MaryEL

  • My comments on the thrift shop list

    I've visited most of the thrift shops in my second post on this blog. This post is a commentary on those shops; merchandise type, quality & variety, prices & quality of customer service & who the thrift shop profits benefit.

    Boaz & Ruth_ I've not yet been to B&R [...]
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    Posted: May 03, 2006, 10:03pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Please visit my other blog.

    My original blog features my digital graphic design, some links and some uplifting quotes.
    My blog's digital design contains some holiday designs, some of my non-digital art scanned onto .jpegs and my humorous CANU ? series that features Verizon Guy in many different and unusual situations. [...]
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    Posted: May 03, 2006, 1:11am EDT
    by MaryEL

  • A Frugal Place to Shop

    I don't usually think of a dollar store as a place to buy frozen & cold foods, but the Dollar Tree at 9780 West Broad Street - (965-0757)
    (West Broad Street just below Gaskins Road - north side of Broad)
    has lots of frozen & [...]
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    Posted: May 03, 2006, 12:46am EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Some great Richmond area thrift stores

    I love thrifting. It's a passion for me!
    There are always treasures to be found for bargain prices.
    I am saving money and recycling used items.
    In most cases,when I shop at thrifts, I am also contributing to charity.

    A list of some of [...]
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    Posted: May 02, 2006, 10:49pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Find cheaper gas in Richmond.

    These days gas prices are through the roof!
    Here's a link to help you find the
    cheapest (relatively speaking) gas prices in our area.






    [www.richmondgasprices.com] [...]
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    Posted: May 02, 2006, 10:23pm EDT
    by MaryEL

  • Hi frugal friends!



    This blog is going to be all about living frugally and simply in the Richmond, VA area.
    While I may add some information about other areas, the blog will be mostly about Richmond area thrifty living.
    In these days of $oaring ga$ price$ and [...]
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    Posted: May 02, 2006, 12:53am EDT
    by MaryEL
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