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Oct 19, 2010
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Storing up for Winter

Digging Out ― I love this time of year, when the temperature outside is comfortable enough to throw open the windows and let the breeze in. After a summer of excruciating heat, I feel the need to get outside and enjoy what nature has to offer. Most often my... (More)
Posted on Oct 19th, 2010
Oct 13, 2010
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Movin and Savin . . .

Digging Out ― Many folks in the Low Country are moving locally for a variety of different reasons. Some of us have lost our homes to foreclosure, some are trying to lower our monthly rent, and some of us are trying to minimize our losses by renting our owned home... (More)
Posted on Oct 13th, 2010
Oct 12, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Get back out there!

Digging Out ― So after taking a little bit of a hard hit from the vets in our area, I took a little break from writing both my blog and my column. Even though I was accused of "having an axe to grind," that was not my intention at all. I really upset both... (More)
Posted on Oct 12th, 2010
Sep 23, 2010
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Pet Care Adds Up

Digging Out ― If you have any pets, you know that they can be extremely costly to take care of, feed, and the vet bills can be nothing short of outrageous. I take my daughters to the pediatrician many times a year, and I never have that pit in the stomach feeling... (More)
Posted on Sep 23rd, 2010
Sep 19, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Garage Sale 101

Digging Out ― In order to live a more clutter free life and make some additional money, it is always good to have a yard or garage sale from time to time. Our Community has one every spring and fall and we join in almost every time. It always amazes me how much... (More)
Posted on Sep 19th, 2010
Sep 13, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Panic Attack . . .

Digging Out ― As I log into Mint.com tonight to take a look at my spending trends lately, the first thing that jumps out at me is a piggy bank wrapped in Christmas lights with a note that says, "The Holidays are only 12 weeks away!" Since I can feel my heart... (More)
Posted on Sep 13th, 2010
Sep 12, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Football Season's Here!!!!

Digging Out ― Football Season is here and for us that means Sunday Funday Football with yummy football food and snacks. One of our favorite dips to make is the Chicken Wing Dip that I got from a friend and have since passed the recipe on and on. Such an easy... (More)
Posted on Sep 12th, 2010
Sep 9, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Picnic Time

Digging Out ― The weather is getting cooler around here, which for me means that we can finally get outside a bit more to get the much needed fresh air and enjoy the outdoors before winter gets here. Whenever I think of going outside and spending some time, I... (More)
Posted on Sep 9th, 2010
Sep 7, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Keep Positive, things could be worse . . .

Digging Out ― You know that I have been listening to stories from my friends and family lately regarding their finances and troubles with money in general, and my husband constantly reminds me, "it could be worse." I always nod, yes, he is right, but I never... (More)
Posted on Sep 7th, 2010
Sep 6, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Get back on the horse

Digging Out ― This is a journey because if I had mastered the art of saving money by now, I wouldn't be in the position of having to keep a tight budget. The biggest reason that we fail in our budgeted spending is that we love to be out and eat out. We went to... (More)
Posted on Sep 6th, 2010
Sep 3, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Talk about it!

Digging Out ― I was raised that it is taboo to talk about money . . . how much we make, how much we spend, how much debt someone is carrying. Well, in writing this blog I pretty much threw that right out of the window, but I still find myself closing down a bit... (More)
Posted on Sep 3rd, 2010
Aug 31, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Coupons Coupons and More Coupons

Digging Out ― If you picked up your Sunday paper this week, then you got the P&G coupon booklet, right???? Great coupons this week, and the big bonus is the Coupon Booklet that you can receive from P&G which they are claiming is worth $110 in savings. ... (More)
Posted on Aug 31st, 2010
Aug 30, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Emptying my tank

Digging Out ― Over the last year, Mint.com estimates that I have spent $6,600 in gas and fuel for a Toyota Tacoma and a Toyota Venza. Quick math will tell you that according to that information, I spend on average $550 per month, $126 per week, and $18 per day on... (More)
Posted on Aug 30th, 2010
Aug 27, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Date Night In!

Digging Out ― Planning a date night this weekend to save money on both the babysitter and going out in general. I want to make it nice enough so I'm not missing going out, so while I don't want to go too overboard in my spending, I want to buy nicer items that we... (More)
Posted on Aug 27th, 2010
Aug 25, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Fun Weekend Day Trips

Digging Out ― As the weekend is approaching and I've been staying in town week after week to save money, I feel a little bit antsy so I decided to come up with a few day trips from Bluffton that won't break the bank. A day trip with the kids takes a little prior... (More)
Posted on Aug 25th, 2010
Aug 23, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Figs and Feedback

Digging Out ― I knew as soon as I saw the ad in the Bluffton today that I would probably end up offending someone from Starbucks. Which of course I did, who decidedly called the Vox and complained that the headline for the article even appeared on the front page... (More)
Posted on Aug 23rd, 2010
Aug 22, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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A Fine Line

Digging Out ― As I am waiting in line at Publix today, I have a girl and guy in front of me checking out. I can't help but look at what groceries are on the belt as I wait (C'mon, you know that you do this too). I notice that they have a plethora of hot dog buns... (More)
Posted on Aug 22nd, 2010
Aug 21, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Meals on sale

Digging Out ― As I browse through the weekly ads this week, I make a mental list of the dinner items on sale that my family will eat and that stay within the confines of our healthy diet. At Publix, I note shrimp, rotisserie chicken, chicken breast tenders,... (More)
Posted on Aug 21st, 2010
Aug 20, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Waste more, Spend more

Digging Out ― It occurs to me as I begin cleaning out the refrigerator for my weekly shopping routine this week, that I throw away a lot of food. I am always frustrated by the zucchini that was just purchased that seems a little slimy still in it's prepackaged... (More)
Posted on Aug 20th, 2010
Aug 18, 2010
Danielle is following Carolyn W Dubisch's Blog.

Living it up in Bankrupt California!

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Celebration Time!

Digging Out ― Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or exciting life event, there will always be a need for Celebration from time to time. As I am learning more each day, the key to saving money in any of these events is planning. This coming Saturday night, my... (More)
Posted on Aug 18th, 2010
Aug 16, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Do it Yourself!

Digging Out ― Whether you are crafty, good with computers, or handy around the house, we all have talents that we can use to save money. My husband for instance, and thank goodness, is extremely handy around the house. This is helpful for times when things break... (More)
Posted on Aug 16th, 2010
Aug 13, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Back to Shopping. . .

Digging Out ― My focus today has been coupons, coupons, and more coupons and my new favorite website that I must share with you. It's called http://www.southernsavers.com/, and I am learning so much more about grocery shopping then I ever could have thought. ... (More)
Posted on Aug 13th, 2010
Aug 12, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Electric bill came today!

Digging Out ― Wow, the SCE&G electric bill came by e-mail today and I was floored. My bill was $269.62, and last month was a whopping $322.25. In June, we moved into a 3 bedroom home with a bonus room and expected to see a large reduction in our utility... (More)
Posted on Aug 12th, 2010
Aug 10, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Earn more money!

Digging Out ― I know that I am constantly talking about saving money, but the reality of the situation is that if you don't make enough money right now to pay your bills and put more than your minimum payment on those pesky credit cards, saving money is almost... (More)
Posted on Aug 10th, 2010
Aug 9, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Play like a tourist, PAY like a local!

Digging Out ― This year has been hard on many of us, and the vacation funds seem like the first thing to go, but with Hilton Head Island right around the corner, it seems fitting that we plan our vacation here this year. Tourists spend thousands of dollars coming... (More)
Posted on Aug 9th, 2010
Aug 8, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Keep Digging!

Digging Out ― The first step to digging out of debt is to know your actual total of debt. So many people who I have spoken with over the past few weeks readily admit that they don't actually know what the real number is. If you don't know what you owe, it... (More)
Posted on Aug 8th, 2010
Aug 7, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Girls/Guys Night Out

Digging Out ― When working with a family budget things like dinners out, entertainment, and girls or guys night out get a little tough but as you know, I am not in support of giving up these things completely. Within reason, you can still enjoy a fun night out... (More)
Posted on Aug 7th, 2010
Aug 4, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Sales Tax Holiday Weekend

Digging Out ― This weekend, Friday August 6th to Sunday August 8th will be South Carolina's annual tax free shopping weekend. Most of the tax exempt items apply to school supplies and back to school shopping but the free taxes cover so many items. Take advantage... (More)
Posted on Aug 4th, 2010
Aug 3, 2010
Danielle posted a new topic.
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Dinner out for 4 for $20 in Bluffton!

Digging Out ― Many financial advisers will tell you that in order to get out of debt and save money, you must cut back on the luxury spending. Suze Orman advises debt ridden folks to take a challenge of not eating out for a week, then after doing a week she... (More)
Posted on Aug 3rd, 2010

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