Out of the 175 or so entries for the flip video camera there were 127 that were not repeats.
So now you, dear readers, have quite the job to do! I need you to read ALL 127 ENTRIES and then vote for your favorite. One vote per person, no totally anonymous votes will be counted-you must at least sign your name. Voting will continue from now until September 9th.
The idea that gets the most votes* not only gets made into a vlog, but the person who entered that idea wins the Flip Video Camera!
1-Party planning on a budget (angie)
2-Frugal holiday entertaining (spooky)
3-Passing frugality on to your kids (mist)
4-Organizing your coupons/weekly ads (becca)
5-Shopping grocery sales w/coupons versus shopping wholesale (sams etc) without (rachel)
6-How to organize at home to be more frugal (melinda-farleysmiles)
7-Top 10 frugal ideas in the frugal upstate household (nancy)
8-Frugal garden tour (breagha)
9-How to decide your menu for the week (peggy)
10-Finding frugal buys at the grocery store (carolyn)
11-Frugal ways to maximize pet care (the frugal homemaker)
12-Celebrating Halloween-parties, costumes and treats (jennifer)
13-Organizing the frugal kitchen; frugal kitchen must haves (mindy)
14-Being frugal as a blogger (a cowboy’s wife)
15-Comparison clothes shopping for kids/teens-getting “the look” for less (gchen)
16-How to do a video blog (lisa knight)
17-Saving money on laundry supplies & organizing laundry tasks (heather)
18-Going green on a budget (amy flanagan)
19-Frugal travel and vacation tips (wendy)
20-Cutting clutter & frugal storage (nikki)
21-Frugal ways to pack a fun lunch (kate)
22-Frugal gift giving tips or tricks (lcmasterpiece)
23-Home office organization (melissa)
24-Shopping at thrift (resale) stores (heather b)
25-Remaining frugal with kids in sports or activities (liz)
26-Getting tech toys & services cheaply (bebemiqui)
27-Kids birthday parties on a budget (colleen)
28-Little things a person can do to get started on the frugal journey (margot)
29-Effective ways to pay all bills each month using frugal skills (annette)
30-Strategies for keeping heating costs down (mac)
31-Frugal ways to have fun (midge)
32-Combating the ever increasing price of diapers (steph @ problem solving mom)
33- Recycling-is it worth the time and effort to consign, donate etc. (jenn)
34-How to freeze dinners (jennifer)
35-Quality vs. price (jenarow)
36-How to preserve by canning (amattes)
37-How to keep track of bills, paying of credit cards etc (kate)
38-How to be frugal without looking cheap (cancan)
39-Home improvement and decorating frugally (nicole)
40-How you organize you blogging/computer/desk area and plan blogging topics (christine)
41-How to reuse little bits of leftover food (pam jardin)
42-Organizing appliance manuals etc (domestic diva)
43-Saving money on electric bills (angie)
44-Why you are frugal, what frugal is to you, how you got started (jessica morris)
45-The rubber chicken dinner-or how to make one chicken last 4 meals (emily kate)
46-Creating a frugal theme bedroom for a child or teen (anon)
47-How to do once a month cooking (tikig0rama)
48-Gift wrapping with style and creativity-without buying expensive paper (onthecurb)
49-Frugal homemade substitutions for items usually bought at the grocery store (niemanmarxist)
50-Garage sale-ing (susan)
51-How to organize information (fat girl shrinking)
52-How to get pet odor out of carpet (mercedes)
53-Organizing school paperwork (barb)
54-How to save money on produce (saph @ walk with me)
55-Comparison-is it cheaper to make bread or buy it? (christina)
56-How to be frugal and still buy american! (katja of simbao.com)
57-Passive frugality-how not doing things saves money (lisa)
58-How to balance and prioritize vlogging/blogging with kids (lori)
59-Frugal, quick and easy meatless meals (hae773201)
60-Celebrating the holidays-especially christmas (janne)
61-Reusing items you already have and making them look great (daphne)
62-Encouraging healthy eating in our kids (am)
63-Where to donate all the free and cheap extra stuff from coupons etc. (life, as best we can)
64-How to get to the beach and take a weeks vacation cheaply (sphinx63)
65-Making baby food-a quick cheap alternative (proverbs30one)
66-Organizing cleaning/beauty products purchased with coupons (the nuzzo family)
67-How to be an assertive couponer (mama koala)
68-Hosting a great baby or bridal shower on a budget (amie)
69-Frugal ways to use baby clothes that don’t fit anymore but you can’t bear to part with (rebekah)
70-Frugal birthday party favors (lori s.)
71-How to organize the pantry, fridge or freezer (deeanna)
72-Frugal activities and games to play with children (shiloh)
73-Frugal cleaning/home upkeep (your frugal friend niki)
74-Saving on beauty-manicures, haircuts, clothing etc (charlenegale)
75-Frugal cooking segment (nichole)
76-How to hang laundry on the line (michelle)
77-How to organize your food so you use the oldest first and don’t let food spoil (andrea)
78-How to do a detailed clean up and organization of a spare room or closet (liza121870)
79-Thrifty thanksgiving tips-table setting, decorations, turkey day deals, traditions and family recipes. (lauren)
80-How you organize everything from the moment it enters your house (bronwyn)
81-Making meals with friends so you can freeze & have ready later (carols)
82-How to keep your money saving strategies in check and balance with the rest your life (K)
83-How to take existing clothes and make new combinations-staying in fashion without spending. (hochman)
84-How to deal with rising food and gas prices. (Kristin)
85-Homemade beauty products (Erin)
86-How to blog-technical issues like template design, pictures etc (Mamabyrd2)
87-Frugal, easy to make lunches for work days (Chastity)
88-Frugal ways to pamper houseguests (Tara)
89-Top stay at home an work companies (The Pelhams)
90-Fun frugal activities. (Candyscraps)
91-Comparing 2 people with the same shopping list, one with coupons, one without (Joanne)
92-Ideas for a first birthday party (Becki)
93-Frugal Moving (tootywink)
94-Homemade substitutions for cleaning products (Chesney)
95-How to make a budget (Brandy)
96-Simple and frugal cake decorating (Amanda)
97-A tour of the baby aisle at the store-what do you really need, and what shouldn’t you waste money on (LisaSlater)
98-Organizing your day to maximize your time (Andrea)
99-How to prepare financially to become a stay at home mom (Dawn)
100-How do you get your garden and veggie beds ready for winter (Otter)
101-What’s in your purse and/or car every day for a week. (Hera)
102-A monthly menu/grocery list that is cost efficient, healthy and kid friendly. (atrendyparty)
103-Holiday meal making-frugality and organizing what can be prepared ahead (Yuki)
104-How to cut credit card debt (Becky)
105-Frugal weight loss-exercising, healthy foods, vitamins etc (Beth)
106-Doing rebates right and how much they can save you (Angie)
107-Inexpensive meal ideas-beyond spaghetti and mac ‘n cheese (Becca)
108-Frugal hobbies-and how to make regular hobbies frugal. (Domestic Goddess in Training)
109-Show us your family and give us a better idea of your everyday life (cindy brick)
110-How to save money and cut cost on specialized products (Becky)
111-Using vintage items found at garage sales, estate sales, attics, etc to make fun & inexpensive décor (Cheri)
112-How to do children’s arts & crafts on a dime (seesawstar)
113-How to feed a grown man and growing boy who eat all the time (Lacy)
114-Entertaining young children around the holidays (Amberlee & Julian)
115-The response of Yankee Bill and the kiddos to our frugality-do they like, hate or even notice? (Rebecca)
116-How to do general home repairs, preventative maintenance (Leanne)
117-How to compile a disaster survival kit (Tina Williams)
118-How to grow an urban garden (Lisa)
119-A look behind the scenes at the Milk Company (Mia Bella)
120-How to do back to school shopping frugally (Michelle)
121-Cooking video on the best of from the Frugal Food Series (rachael)
122-How to utilize your bread machine. (rmlrhonda)
123-Comparison of various budget programs (Rachel)
124-How to save on big ticket items (Karo)
125-Frugal Family Makeover-follow a family for a day and point out where they could be more frugal (design6565)
126-A day in the life of Frugal Upstate (PJ)
127-Frugal indoor fun for the winter with kids (Diamond Diva)
*Note: If there is a tie, then the ideas that tied will be placed in a hat and drawn.
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number 4, great idea
Pat
105 isi good for us to lead by example with our kids by keeping them healthy and us healthy and not giving in to the temptations of obesity
i love # 79, thifty thanksgiving tips sounds delightful!
I always go for creativity which is why i like 21, packing a fun lunch, 21, frugal ways to have fun, and the number 27 about planning bdays. i also like 79 because it is a whole package deal. creating decoration and finding deals. i pick #79
#4, I need all the help I can get with organization
I am confused and intrigued by #100…
Can you have a garden and veggie bed in the winter? Where do you live?! I’d like to hear about htis!
27 planning bdays, what fun!
all are very good, but nbr 4 gets my vote
I like (emily kate) 45. I didn’t know this was possible. I’d love four segments on this!
all are absolutely charming but i like #79 the best
105 is charming and a neccesity
I had a hard time making up my mind, but I have to go with #4
35. this is so true. i bought generic tampons and they were poor quality! I’d rather buy the expensive brand than have something shoddy.
same with towels. i throw them away so often when they are cheap and not durable.
79 family traditions and recipes are high family values in our household
I’m going to go with 27
My pick is 56. Good luck everyone on picking the best! –Tara
i looked ‘em over and i pick 79. it has great possibilities.
i like dinner deals.
So many good ideas, however number 4 helps keep those coupons organized
i’m going to pick #79 so you can walk us through your house on tday or maybe before it. how do you handle big holidays in your house and make it less stress enducing?
i like 105 to keep me going and feeling 100%
56 is something my dad feels great about. i always tell him it is to hard. teach us how!
I like 79 because traditions are lost these day and it is nice to remember them or start some ones friends tell you about.
I couldn’t decide between number 4 and number 79 so I put it in a hat and I drew out NBR 4
i am going with 105. it is good to know how to work health food into my budget.
#79 made me smile. I’d love to see footage on your camera of this!
105– 105-Frugal weight loss-exercising, healthy foods, vitamins etc (Beth)
105, can you show us easy ways to work fitness into our daily routine?!
#79 is great. i love autumn! and i am excited for the upcoming holiday seasons.
what about black friday and how to avoid it!?
105 would help me and my kids get back in shape for the schoolyear
#105 i need to find ways to help the whole family stay active and fit
56 .
Buy American!
105 Sometimes I am too tired to workout? Any ideas
79-Thrifty thanksgiving tips-table setting, decorations, turkey day deals, traditions and family recipes. (lauren)
i like holiday savings. especially in time for Xmas
Timea and Family
122-How to utilize your bread machine. (rmlrhonda)
are these cost effective ? can it save you #?
114, 2, and 79 are similiar but my gut tells me to pick #79 because this specific holiday is coming up sooner then i know it!
11-Frugal ways to maximize pet care (the frugal homemaker)
16-How to do a video blog (lisa knight)
And maybe how to blog in general… any tips for newbies?
11-Frugal ways to maximize pet care (the frugal homemaker)
that way i can get more pets!
I like the following:
34-How to freeze dinners (jennifer)
and
81-Making meals with friends so you can freeze & have ready later (carols)
and
77-How to organize your food so you use the oldest first and don't let food spoil (andrea).
But i have to pick one so #77
62-Encouraging healthy eating in our kids (am)
This is so hard and time consuming.
56-How to be frugal and still buy american! (katja of simbao.com)
70-Frugal birthday party favors (lori s.)
79-Thrifty thanksgiving tips-table setting, decorations, turkey day deals, traditions and family recipes. (lauren)
105-Frugal weight loss-exercising, healthy foods, vitamins etc (Beth)
56 is it. that’s all i’m gonna say. i find it terrific
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