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  1. 12-30-2003, 05:45 PM #1
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    I am looking for some new frugal living/home organization books to read (got a Barnes and Noble gift card for Christmas that is burning a hole in my pocket!) I went online and found these titles. Have any of you read any of these and have any recommendations?

    The Frugal Woman's Guide To A Rich Life by:Stacia Ragolia
    The Best of the Cheapskate Monthly: Simple Tips for Living Lean in the Nineties by:Mary Hunt
    Living Smart, Spending Less: Wise Choices That Stretch Your Income by:Stephen Sorenson, Amanda Sorenson
    Stop Clutter from Wrecking Your Family : Organize Your Children, Spouse, and Home by:Mike Nelson
    How to Stay de-Junked Forever: The Practical Guide to a Clutter Free Home byawna Walter
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    I haven't read any of them, but I do find when I read books on frugal living, such as Mary Hunt's, that they mostly say the same things, kwim.

    I think the decluttering ones would be your best bet, at least one, probably How to stay de-junked forever.

    A good book to read is How to Survive without an Salary by Charles Long.

    Another good one is The Busy Mom's Guide to Simple Living by Jackie Wellwood.
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    I agree. I have found that Mary Hunt's books tend to repeat the same info over and over again from book to book. Check them out of the library and you will see what I mean.

    One of my favorites is still "The Busy Mom's Guide to Simple Living"by Jackie Wellwood.
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    One of my favs not on your list is The Millionaire Next Door.....

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    I haven't read any of these, Amy, but CJ's suggestion about How to Survive without an Salary by Charles Long...is one I am very interested in.

    Have fun shopping for frugal books!
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