Mid-Year Goals Checkup
One of the most profound messages I have ever heard was on a beer commercial. Written across the screen was something like this, “If you wait to live on the weekends, then you are missing out on 2/3 of...
View ArticleFrugal Confessions is a Finalist in the Plutus Awards!
Hello Frugal Confessions Readers! I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend, and that it is a long one (or at least feels long if you do not have today off). I am honored to announce that Frugal...
View ArticleThe Big Reveal: Did We Meet our Goal of Saving 50% of Our Take Home Pay in 2011?
In a word, no. But what a great experience! I always believe that you should shoot for the heavens because when you miss you will still fall among the stars—and the stars are a beautiful place to be....
View ArticleWinner of Ikea Giveaway – Are You Out There?
I announced the winner of the Ikea Giveaway on December 19, 2011…but have not heard anything from them. See below: The Winner of the IKEA giveaway is Amanda B! Amanda, please email me your name and...
View ArticleCome Out for the Marsha Hill Classic Golf Tournament this Friday
There was a woman at the TCEQ who would return my smile and nod each and every time I gave one when we passed one another in the hall. She and I never actually worked together, so this greeting was our...
View ArticleOur Energy Consumption for 2011: How Did We Do?
****In case you missed my post yesterday about the Marsha Hill Classic Golf Tournament, I would love for you to join us for a good cause. I will be at the Golf Tournament from 8:00-10:00 a.m. this...
View ArticleWinner of the Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler Announced
Big congratulations to notjustbs!!!! Please email me (frugalconfessions@hotmail.com) your name and address by Friday, May 4th, 2012. Otherwise, I will choose a new winner. Thank you everyone!
View ArticleHappy Labor Day!
I have some wonderful news to announce to everyone. I was nominated and voted in as a finalist in the 2012 Plutus Awards for the category of Best Frugality-Focused Personal Finance Blog! This week I...
View ArticleHappy New Year’s Eve!
I hope you all have a safe and wonderful evening. Check in Wednesday for a regularly scheduled post. Here’s to a great 2013!
View ArticleOur 2012 Energy Consumption and a “Sweet” Giveaway
Be sure to read through to the bottom to enter a giveaway sponsored by Reliant Energy. Each year I take the time to review our energy consumption from the previous 12 months (electricity and natural...
View ArticleI Have Chosen to Chance the Rapids: Taking My Writing Full-Time
Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance the tides – Garth Brooks I’ve done something incredibly brave, something I never thought I would have the courage to do even though I often imagined it in...
View ArticleBlogging and Writing Full-Time: Financial Changes to Come
Over a year ago when I finally allowed myself to “stand in my truth” as Suze says, I told my husband what I had been secretly chewing over for months. Admitting my desire to pursue writing full-time...
View ArticleGiveaway Update and a Link to this Monday’s Article
Hello Everyone! I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I was supposed to announce the winner today for the $50 gift card giveaway contest to a local donut shop; however, I am experiencing some issues...
View ArticleWinner of the Sweet Deal $50 Gift Card Giveaway Announced!
Hello Everyone! I want to thank the staff and IT department at the Chronicle for fixing the comments issue on the giveaway post. I was able to pick the winner using Random.org, and she is Crystal.BFS!...
View ArticleSubscribe Now to Receive a Discount Code for My Upcoming eBook Release
I’ve had a busy and exciting first two months of self-employment. Aside from picking up several consistent freelance assignments and researching for future Frugal Confessions posts that I am...
View ArticleWinner of the Shutterfly Photo Book Giveaway Announced
Hello Everyone, The winner, as selected by Random.org, is JohnIt. Congratulations! Please contact me at frugalconfessions@hotmail.com.
View ArticleHappy Memorial Day!
I will be celebrating this day with my family, and hope that you all have the opportunity to spend time with yours as well. Let us not forget what this day is truly for, and spend a few moments in...
View ArticleEnter “The Croods” Blu-Ray/DVD Giveaway
Have you seen the movie The Croods? It is absolutely hilarious. My husband and I were literally belly laughing through several scenes in the movie theater. So I am happy to announce that five lucky...
View ArticleWinners of “The Croods” Blu-Ray/DVD Giveaway Announced
Happy Friday Everyone! I am excited to announce that five people entered the giveaway…so everyone who entered won! Thank you for taking the time to share an article you’d like to see here. If the...
View ArticleRoundup of Last Minute + Cheap Halloween Costumes
This time of year is so fun. Hoodie-wearing weather, pumpkin-flavored everything, a substantial decrease in the mosquito population, lower electric bills, creepy movies on the television…what’s there...
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