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Digging Out
This site is for those of you navigating through these hard economic times. I will post ways to save money, do your weekly shopping within a budget,...
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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)
Danielle ―
Posted on Oct 19th, 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)
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Posted on Oct 13th, 2010
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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)
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Posted on Oct 12th, 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)
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Posted on Sep 23rd, 2010
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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)
Danielle ―
Posted on Sep 19th, 2010
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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)
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Posted on Sep 13th, 2010
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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)
Danielle ―
Posted on Sep 12th, 2010
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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)
Danielle ―
Posted on Sep 9th, 2010
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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)
Danielle ―
Posted on Sep 7th, 2010
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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)
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Posted on Sep 6th, 2010
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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)
Danielle ―
Posted on Sep 3rd, 2010
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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)
Danielle ―
Posted on Aug 31st, 2010
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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)
Danielle ―
Posted on Aug 30th, 2010
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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)
Danielle ―
Posted on Aug 27th, 2010
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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)
Danielle ―
Posted on Aug 25th, 2010
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