I never really got high school. I didn’t hang out in a clique. I never dated a football player. I wasn’t a prom princess. Looking back, I was a shy introverted teenager who hung out with the math geeks and played Euchre at lunch. I did have one talent though which prevented me from completely [...]
I did it again. I went and wrecked my wrist. I’ve spent nearly a decade now battling inflammation of the dreaded carpal tunnel. I blame poor posture, bad equipment, and a plethora of hours spent typing at a keyboard. It’s not natural, sitting at a computer all day pressing little keys. If nature had intended [...]
Download the printable dorm room essentials checklist to make packing for college easy.
Learn how to cook quinoa on the stove and in a rice cooker the tasty way! Lots of quinoa rice cooker recipes too.
Want to know if it’s time to trade in your current gas guzzling car for a more fuel efficient car? The Should You Buy a More Gas Efficient Car? calculator goes the distance by letting you know when it’s time to trade in the SUV for something more like a hybrid. You may just be [...]
I’ve been farming this week. It’s not sexy, glamorous, or delicious. Actually, getting covered in dirt is kind of sexy and fun…but seriously not delicious. I’m back next week with a bunch of helpful and humorous posts for your reading pleasure. Dear New Email Subscribers: Looking for your eBook? I just want to send a [...]
Welcome to the 164th Carnival of Personal Finance: City Slickers Edition! If this is your first time visiting Squawkfox, welcome! Check out my best stuff under Top Squawks and be sure to get free Email Updates or free RSS Updates in your reader. Moving from the city to the country takes some getting used to. [...]
I’m pretty darn freaking excited to launch my first free eBook, called Frugal Food & Fitness: How to get fit and fab without spending a fortune. This 55-page eBook contains new material (not available on this blog) and many easy, cheap, and healthy recipes presented with rich photography. You’ll also get three easy-to-follow fitness plans [...]
My big fat frugal wedding
Weddings don't have to be expensive. Here's how to get hitched on a tight budget.
See me on OWN
I shared 10 money saving tips on Million Dollar Neighbourhood, a new reality TV series on OWN.
Make a Starbucks Frappuccino for $0.32
A frugal Frappuccino recipe using the secret ingredient.
Microwave Gourmet Popcorn in a Brown Paper Bag
Cut the chemicals and the cost with this frugal food hack.
How to buy a Crock Pot
Buy the right slow cooker and you'll save money on dinner. Yum!
Container Gardening: 11 Fruits and Vegetables You Can Grow in a Pot
Make healthier Lunchables for 32% less
Price Check Experiment: Is Costco really worth it?
Make a Starbucks Frappuccino for $0.32
DIY: Getting Dirty with Square Foot Gardening
The real reason you’re broke
10 Ways to Grow Grass and Cut Lawn Care Costs
Printable Grocery Shopping List
How to Microwave Gourmet Popcorn in a Brown Paper Bag
Get Your Resume Template! (three for free)
Track your money with the Free Budget Spreadsheet
How To Compost Without Raising a Stink
397 Ways to Save Money
Spend Smarter & Live Well on Less
By Kerry K. Taylor
I'm Kerry K. Taylor, the blogger here at Squawkfox.com. See my About Page for the good stuff.
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