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Vote for the Flip Camera Winner

September 4, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 345 Comments

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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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Comments

  1. Pat says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    number 4, great idea

    Pat

    Reply
  2. lupe says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    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

    Reply
  3. Maria Anne says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    i love # 79, thifty thanksgiving tips sounds delightful!

    Reply
  4. uri says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:36 pm

    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

    Reply
  5. Margaret says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:37 pm

    #4, I need all the help I can get with organization

    Reply
  6. Eva says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:37 pm

    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!

    Reply
  7. Jenny says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:38 pm

    27 planning bdays, what fun!

    Reply
  8. JoAnne says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:39 pm

    all are very good, but nbr 4 gets my vote

    Reply
  9. Emily C. says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:39 pm

    I like (emily kate) 45. I didn’t know this was possible. I’d love four segments on this!

    Reply
  10. Wallace says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:40 pm

    all are absolutely charming but i like #79 the best

    Reply
  11. nurse renee says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:41 pm

    105 is charming and a neccesity

    Reply
  12. Billie says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:41 pm

    I had a hard time making up my mind, but I have to go with #4

    Reply
  13. Harrison says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:43 pm

    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.

    Reply
  14. Elise says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:43 pm

    79 family traditions and recipes are high family values in our household

    Reply
  15. Elenore says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:45 pm

    I’m going to go with 27

    Reply
  16. Tara says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:45 pm

    My pick is 56. Good luck everyone on picking the best! –Tara

    Reply
  17. daisy says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:46 pm

    i looked ’em over and i pick 79. it has great possibilities.

    i like dinner deals.

    Reply
  18. Kellie says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    So many good ideas, however number 4 helps keep those coupons organized

    Reply
  19. Polly says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:48 pm

    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?

    Reply
  20. Hannah Allen says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:49 pm

    i like 105 to keep me going and feeling 100%

    Reply
  21. Victoria says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:49 pm

    56 is something my dad feels great about. i always tell him it is to hard. teach us how!

    Reply
  22. Corrie Anne says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:50 pm

    I like 79 because traditions are lost these day and it is nice to remember them or start some ones friends tell you about.

    Reply
  23. Alyce says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    I couldn’t decide between number 4 and number 79 so I put it in a hat and I drew out NBR 4

    Reply
  24. ali says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    i am going with 105. it is good to know how to work health food into my budget.

    Reply
  25. Cora says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:52 pm

    #79 made me smile. I’d love to see footage on your camera of this!

    Reply
  26. Bryan says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:53 pm

    105– 105-Frugal weight loss-exercising, healthy foods, vitamins etc (Beth)

    Reply
  27. Mandy says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:53 pm

    105, can you show us easy ways to work fitness into our daily routine?!

    Reply
  28. Nadine says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:54 pm

    #79 is great. i love autumn! and i am excited for the upcoming holiday seasons.

    what about black friday and how to avoid it!?

    Reply
  29. Carley says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    105 would help me and my kids get back in shape for the schoolyear

    Reply
  30. Angel says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    #105 i need to find ways to help the whole family stay active and fit

    Reply
  31. Winston says

    September 9, 2008 at 5:58 pm

    56 .

    Buy American!

    Reply
  32. Velma says

    September 9, 2008 at 6:03 pm

    105 Sometimes I am too tired to workout? Any ideas

    Reply
  33. Timea and Family says

    September 9, 2008 at 6:04 pm

    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

    Reply
  34. Kirsten says

    September 9, 2008 at 6:05 pm

    122-How to utilize your bread machine. (rmlrhonda)

    are these cost effective ? can it save you #?

    Reply
  35. Sosanya says

    September 9, 2008 at 6:07 pm

    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!

    Reply
  36. scarlet says

    September 9, 2008 at 6:08 pm

    11-Frugal ways to maximize pet care (the frugal homemaker)

    Reply
  37. Tammy says

    September 9, 2008 at 6:09 pm

    16-How to do a video blog (lisa knight)

    And maybe how to blog in general… any tips for newbies?

    Reply
  38. Bristol says

    September 9, 2008 at 6:10 pm

    11-Frugal ways to maximize pet care (the frugal homemaker)

    that way i can get more pets!

    Reply
  39. Dylan Elizabeth says

    September 9, 2008 at 6:13 pm

    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

    Reply
  40. Laura Kay says

    September 9, 2008 at 6:14 pm

    62-Encouraging healthy eating in our kids (am)

    This is so hard and time consuming.

    Reply
  41. Jeni says

    September 9, 2008 at 6:15 pm

    56-How to be frugal and still buy american! (katja of simbao.com)

    Reply
  42. Juliet says

    September 9, 2008 at 6:15 pm

    70-Frugal birthday party favors (lori s.)

    Reply
  43. Annie K says

    September 9, 2008 at 6:17 pm

    79-Thrifty thanksgiving tips-table setting, decorations, turkey day deals, traditions and family recipes. (lauren)

    Reply
  44. heather says

    September 9, 2008 at 6:19 pm

    105-Frugal weight loss-exercising, healthy foods, vitamins etc (Beth)

    Reply
  45. treeny says

    September 9, 2008 at 6:21 pm

    56 is it. that’s all i’m gonna say. i find it terrific

    Reply
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