Festival of Frugality #199 - Damn, No Bonus Edition

I am hosting my first carnival. This is the Festival of Frugality #199 - Damn, No Bonus Edition. Thanks to everyone who submitted an accepted article.

Since I'm not getting overtime, a raise of a bonus this year due to our good friend the recession, it looks like I might have to get even more creative on ways to make some extra money. Help me out here. What's the best way that you have found to make some extra money. Don't be shy, share!

My Favorites
Bucksome presents How the Recession has Hit Our Family posted at Buck$ome Boomer's Journey to Retirement.
Buck$ome Boomer's reflections on how the recession has personally affected her family.

Kalani presents How to Welcome Overnight Guests Without Spending Money posted at Not Spending Money.
I'm not particularly fond of guests, but the season is fast approaching where you won't be able to avoid them.

Kristia presents Cold weather is coming...Seven Tips to Save Money on your Heating Bills. posted at Family Balance Sheet.
I like the idea of having heat and some money in my pocket at the same time.

Miss M presents A Frugal Idea Backfires posted at M is for Money.
Sometimes a frugal idea just doesn't work out.

Baker presents Bend Over… I’ll Show You Where You Can Stick Your ‘Rewards’. posted at Man Vs. Debt.
Bakers teaches us a little bit about personal responsibility.


Sally Homemaker
Chief Family Officer presents How to Plan Your Weekly Menu posted at Chief Family Officer.
Dan presents Saving Money on Baby Food with DIY Fresh Fruit posted at My Dad Blog.
Miss Thrifty presents Ripening green tomatoes, the 1940s way. posted at Miss Thrifty.
Mrs. Accountability presents Make Your Own Vanilla «Out of Debt Again posted at Out of Debt Again.
Make it from Scratch presents Semi Homemade Hand Soap posted at Make It From Scratch.
The Smarter Wallet presents Easy Meal Idea: Frugal Soups! posted at The Smarter Wallet.
Lucynda Riley presents Make Your Own Starch for Ironing posted at living cheap now.


Saving Some Money
Silicon Valley Blogger presents Budget Travel Tips For The Frugal Traveler posted at The Digerati Life.
Peak Personal Finance presents Finding the Right Tax Balance posted at Peak Personal Finance.
BWL presents 5 ways to go frugal on insurance posted at Christian Personal Finance.
Wojciech Kulicki presents Money Saving Tips for Exercise posted at Fiscal Fizzle.
FMF presents Free Money Finance: 10 Ways to Save Money on Car Ownership posted at Free Money Finance.
Tyler presents 10 Green Changes in Less than 10 Minutes for Less than $10 posted at Frugally Green.
Catherine presents Living On Less Part III: Don't. Buy. Anything. posted at Frugal Homemaker Plus.
Tom @ Canadian Finance Blog presents 10 Ways To Reduce Your Heating Bill | The Canadian Finance Blog posted at The Canadian Finance Blog.
Banker Saver presents Escape Bank Overdraft Fees Without Overdraft Protection posted at Banker Saver.
FruGal presents How to save money at the cinema posted at FruGal.
Matt B presents Five Monthly Expenses That Can Easily be Reduced posted at Financial Methods.
Patrick @ Money Saving Deals presents Free Money For Opening Ohio 529 College Savings Account posted at Money Saving Deals.
Curt presents How to Hedge Against Inflation With a Home Equity Loan posted at PennyJobs.com.


Credit Card Stuff
Ashley presents 10 Steps to Avoid Christmas Credit Card Debt posted at SpendOnLife.
David presents Frequent Flyer Miles Credit Cards posted at Credit Card Offers IQ.
Cecil Dellison presents No Real Defense Against Credit Card Interest Rate Hikes | Clearchoicecreditcards posted at Clear Choice Credit Cards.
One Mint presents Prepaid debit cards to control spending posted at OneMint.


Educating You!
Kaye presents How Speeding Can Cost You posted at Mrs. Nespy's Frugal World.
Wealth Pilgrim presents Boost Your Retirement Income by 23% By Avoiding These Investment Mistakes posted at Wealth Pilgrim: Money Management Advice, Financial Stress Management, & Resources.
April presents How to Stop Buying Clothes You Never Wear posted at Get Rich Slowly.
Craig Ford presents 101 Ways To Give: Time, Money, Energy, and Talents posted at Money Help For Christians.
Northern Cheapskate presents Northern Cheapskate: What's Mine is Mine: Merging Finances posted at Northern Cheapskate.


It's All About Me
Dave Damron presents Living Off the College Mean posted at LifeExcursion.
a.b. presents I'm Not Poor, I'm Not Cheap, I'm Frugal! posted at Modern Tightwad.
Shadox presents Medical Insurance: Small Battles of Attrition posted at Money and Such.
Shadox presents Medical Insurance: Small Battles of Attrition posted at Money and Such.
Wren Caulfield presents Autumn is in full swing! posted at True Adventures in Money Hacking.


Banking
DR presents List of No Penalty CD (Certificates of Deposit) Rates posted at The Dough Roller.
MoneyNing presents Why Do High Yield Savings Account Rates Change posted at Money Ning.
Ray @ Financial Highway presents Probate- Why and How to Avoid Probate Fees posted at Financial Highway.
Raj Patel presents Balance transfer option off of the table? posted at DebtGoal.
Patrick @ Military Money presents Why You Should Only Bank at FDIC Insured Banks posted at Military Finance Network.
Madison presents Bank of America $100 Bonus posted at My Dollar Plan.


More Stuff
MLR presents A Guide to Greatness posted at My Life ROI, Getting the Best Return On Life.
Travis presents Are you a material girl or guy? posted at Christian Money Mountain.
Heidi presents Getting Free Computer Software posted at Little People Wealth.
Sun presents How to Stash Cash When You Relocate posted at The Quicken Blog.
Aryn presents That Makes Me Stabby: Gifts=Love posted at Sound Money Matters.
Chance.pfsr presents New MoneyWell Review Posted posted at Personal Finance Software Reviews.
Jake presents Get rid of everything you own posted at Your Best Weekend.
The Investor presents Emergency funds: The ten essential steps posted at Monevator.com.
PT presents Relying Too Much on “Future You” posted at PT Money.


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