CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
Play Millionaire: A Fabulous Day of Romantic Fun (May, 1997)
How to Work a Trade Show for the Freebies (June, 1997)
Make the Most of Your Travel By Using Homestays (July, 1997)
Turn a Picnic Into a Work of Art (August, 1997)
Slash the Cost of Recreation (September, 1997)
Cheap Halloween Costumes (October, 1997)
Use That Leftover Pumpkin! (November, 1997)
Frugal Gift Ideas, Part 1 (December, 1997)
Airfare Bargains on the Net (January, 1998)
Frugal Valentine Ideas (February, 1998)
Win Prizes on the Radio (March, 1998)
Buy Next Winter's Clothes Now, Cheaply (April, 1998)
Cheap Hotels in NYC (May, 1998)
Do Your Summer Travel NOW--or In September (June, 1998)
Cater Your Own Party--For $1-$2 Per Person (July, 1998)
Frugal Phone Card Tips (August, 1998)
How to Make Something Special Out of Not Much More Than Air: A Romantic Evening in an Empty House (September , 1998)
Save Money on Winter Recreation (October, 1998)
Still Not Too Late for a Frugal Outdoor Date (November, 1998)
Frugal Gift Ideas, Part 2 (December, 1998)
January is for Shoppers (January, 1999)
Receive Cheap Airfare Bulletins Every Week (February, 1999)
In-Home Gourmet Meals for Pennies (March, 1999)
Frugal Fun Tips Goes Outdoors for Spring (April, 1999)
Help Celebrate International Frugal Fun Day (May, 1999)
Find Fabulous Frugal Bargains at Yard Sales
(June, 1999)
Cheap Vacations in Expensive Tourist Resorts
(July, 1999)
See the Superstars of Tomorrow/Resurrect Romance Week (August, 1999, Special Double Issue)
Tips on Getting Bumped for Free Flights
(September, 1999)
A Brand New Halloween Treat Idea: No Cavities, Guaranteed (October, 1999)
That Strange Stuff in the Corners of Your Kitchen Could Become a Feast (November, 1999)
Sometimes a Bargain Isn't a Bargain: Arena Concerts (December, 1999)
Frugal Romance in the Winter (January, 2000)
A Quick & Easy Gourmet Winter Pick-Me-Up (February, 2000)
Another Great Bargain Air Travel Resource: "Fly Cheap" (March, 2000)
Saturate Yourself With Free/Cheap Entertainment for the Next Two Months (April, 2000)
Pedal Power--And Free Trees (May, 2000)
Just Off-Season Vacations (June, 2000)
A Frugal Fun Postcard from Greece (June, 2000)
A Week in Greece...$23.85 Per Day For Transportation, Lodging, and Food
Cottage and Cabin Vacations (July, 2000)
Summer Produce (August, 2000)
The NEW Kind of Farmer's Market (September, 2000)
Cultural Memberships: One per Year (October, 2000)
You Don't Have to be a Kid to Enjoy Children's Literature (November, 2000)
Own Your Own Winter Sports Gear (December, 2000)
"Try Before You Buy" for Museums (January, 2001)
Abundance vs. Prosperity (February, 2001)
Special Issue--Reader Responses (February, 2001)
Modular Cooking: How to Be a Gourmet (for Pennies) and Still Have Your Kids Enjoy Dinner (March, 2001)
Frugal on the Road...In San Francisco (April, 2001)
Springtime Fun (May, 2001)
Cheap and Interesting Summer Beverages (June, 2001)
10 Cheap Airfare Tips (July, 2001)
Driving Vacations (August, 2001)
Community-Supported Agriculture (September, 2001)
10 Reasons Why I Love Homestays (October, 2001)
Car Rental Tips (November, 2001)
Winter Fun (December, 2001)
Frugality is NOT Deprivation (January, 2002)
See Top-Name Concerts and Plays for Free as an Usher (February, 2002)
Be a Field Trip Chaperone (March, 2002)
Hike With Your Kids (April, 2002)
How to Bike in Traffic (May, 2002)
Creative Summer Fun With Kids (June, 2002)
Sizzling Sexy Summer Sparks (July, 2002)
How Buying Used Helps the Environment and My Quality of Life (August, 2002)
Preserve the Harvest (September, 2002)
Five Tips for Tourists in Strange Cities (November, 2002)
Easy and Cheap Holiday Decorating Ideas (December, 2002)
See Concerts, Plays, Movies or Sports Events for Free as a Reviewer (January, 2003)
How to Find Great Museums That Don't Charge (February, 2003)
Seasonal Fun in March (March, 2003)
First Harvests (April, 2003)
Theater Improv Games, part 1 of 2 (May, 2003)
Theater Improv Games, part 2 of 2 (June, 2003)
Improve Your Mood With Music (July, 2003)
A Semi-Frugal Fun Postcard From Europe, Part 1 (September, 2003)
Great Fall Fun Frolics Outdoors (October, 2003)
A Semi-Frugal Fun Postcard From Europe, Part 2 (November, 2003)
Saving on Snowboarding and Skiing: Five Frugal Tips (December, 2003)
Valuing Your Time: When *Not* To Pinch Pennies (January, 2004)
Treasures of the Library (February, 2004)
Fabulous Flowers (March, 2004)
My Manic Week of Ushering (April, 2004)
Peel Appeal (May, 2004)
Dining at Trade Shows (June, 2004)
Bike-and-Ride (July, 2004)
Enjoy Evenings Out--Set Up a Child Care Co-op (September, 2004)
Trash-To-Treasure Co-ops Go Online (October, 2004)
New Car Buying Strategies (November, 2004)
5 Alternatives to Material Gifts (December, 2004)
Convenience Foods--Yea or Nay? (January, 2005)
Ethical Buying (February, 2005)
Campus Entertainment (March, 2005)
Finding No-Cost Art (April, 2005)
How to Buy Used Books at Yard Sales (May, 2005)
Packing Tips (June, 2005)
Splurge Restaurants, Shel-Style--$15 to $20 per Person (July, 2005)
How I Made My Own Nearly-Costless Music Festival (August, 2005)
Walking on Bridges and Promenades (September, 2005)
Preserving the Harvest, Round 2 (October, 2005)
Six Reasons to Shop Local (December, 2005)
Seize the Moment (January, 2006)
8 Reasons to Visit Art Galleries (February, 2006)
Those Sneaky Sneakers: Tweens and Consumerism (March, 2006)
The Cheese Stands Alone (April, 2006)
Authentic Ethnic Restaurants (May, 2006)
Non-Touristy Adventures in Tourist Cities (June, 2006)
U -Pick (July, 2006)
Make Exercise Fun (August, 2006)
Lower the Cost of Computing--Part 1 (September, 2006)
Lower the Cost of Computing--Part II: Software (October, 2006)
Craft Fairs and Open Studios (November, 2006)
Alternative Gifts (December, 2006)
Don't Let the Cold Scare You Off (January, 2007)
Why I Read (February, 2007)
Fun with Books (March, 2007)
Party Planning, Part 1 (April, 2007)
Shel's Favorite Tipsheets (May, 2007)
Party Planning, Part II--Checklist (June, 2007)
How to Restore/Revive Yard Sale and Thrift Shop Clothing (July, 2007)
Creative Carpooling and Other Driving Savings (September, 2007)
How to Buy Art Inexpensively (October, 2007)
Things You Might Forget to Pack (November, 2007)
A Frugal Fun Postcard from Las Vegas (December, 2007)
Own Your Own Winter Sports Equipment (January, 2008)
Art Masterworks...for Pennies a Picture—Part 1 (February, 2008)
Art for Pennies a Picture, Part Two: How to Get Art Books Affordably (March, 2008)
Nature Classes (April, 2008)
Fresh Herbs—Even For Apartment Dwellers (May, 2008)
What's That You're Drinking? (June, 2008)
10 Ways to Make Driving Vacations Affordable (August, 2008)
Weird Word Books (September, 2008)
Get Out of Town (October, 2008)
?Savory Sixteen? a Frugal Birthday Alternative (November, 2008)
Five Frugal Gift Ideas (December, 2008)
Rotate Your Collections (January, 2009)
Can the World be Your Library? (February, 2009)
Museum and School Reciprocity (March, 2009)
Enjoy the First Harvest (April, 2009)
Fare Trackers Can Save a Bundle on Airfare (May, 2009)
Grow Your Own... Even in Apartments (June, 2009)
A Few of My Favorite Travel Logistics Tips (July, 2009)
Coping With Zucchini Overload (August, 2009)
The Beach? When it's Too Cold to Swim? (September, 2009)
This Might Be the Cheapest Way to Stock Your Closet/Bookshelf/CD Collection (October, 2009)
Master Classes (November, 2009)
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