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Another Blog On How to Save Money During the Holidays

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Elaina Johannessen — 2 Comments ↓

Tis the season for personal finance holiday blogs – all my favorite bloggers have one. I always enjoy the challenge of saving money but maximizing the fun! Long time readers of Sense & Centsibility will know I am pathologically frugal…

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Frugality 101: Eat Your Weeds

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Elaina Johannessen — No Comments ↓

We have extreme climate conditions here in Minnesota. One week we’re buried under 18 inches of snow, and the next week the weeds are a foot tall. That’s what it feels like, anyhow. The growth is frantic here once the…

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Ideas for Free Activities in Duluth this Summer

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Elaina Johannessen — No Comments ↓

Happy Friday! We’re flashing back to this post about budget-friendly activities to do in Duluth. I’ve lived in Duluth/the Duluth area for about 13 years now. I never thought I’d live here and when it’s freezing cold or foggy and…

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5 Ways You Can Save Money This Summer

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Elaina Johannessen — No Comments ↓

Anyone else ready for summer? Me, too! That’s why I picked this post for Flashback Friday. Read on to find out how to save money this summer… If you are a saver or want to become one, the BEST season…

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Keep Valentine’s Day Fun, Simple, and Affordable

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Elaina Johannessen — No Comments ↓

Since Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away, we’re flashing back to Elaina’s post on keeping this Hallmark holiday affordable. Personally, I’m not a big Valentine’s Day kind of lady. This is one of those holidays that feels like…