FrugalCoast2Coast

Fall has fallen and winter is well on it's way. . . The nights growing cooler seems to coincide with the cost of fuel oil rising. Does it have to cost a fortune to keep your house warm all winter? Lynnae of Being Frugal.net and Jenn of Frugal Upstate don't think so! Join us as we discuss all the different ways you can save money and stay warm whether you are a homeowner or a renter.

We all want to look good. There is just something about wearing a great outfit that can make you feel ready to take on the world. But how do you do that when money is tight and styles change constantly? What items can update your wardrobe for a pittance? When can you buy inexpensive and when should you pay the money for quality? Join Jenn of Frugal Upstate and Lynnae of Being Frugal.net with their fabulous fashion guest expert (she used to work for Donna Karen in NYC) Audrey McClellan of Mom Generations. We will talk about all the different ways you can keep in style (and fight the frump!) without spending a fortune.

Due to an unavoidable conflict, the Flylady will not be able to join us tonight :*(
Instead we thought we'd take this opportunity to return to our humble beginnings! Lynnae of Being Frugal.net and Jenn of Frugal Upstate started hosting Frugal Coast2Coast way back in January. The very first show was an introduction to both of us, our lives, our blogs and our frugal philosophies. Join us on our trip down memory lane tonight!
There will be a live intro, and Jenn will be chatting with everyone in the chat room.

Fall schedules are gearing up, and with all the added activities it can seem next to impossible to get a hot meal on the table for dinner! Never fear, your favorite frugal chicks, Lynnae of Being Frugal.net and Jenn of Frugal Upstate are joining forces with a special guest,frugal cooking expert Erin of 5 Dollar Dinners, to "dish" on ways to get a hot meal on the table in record time without busting your budget. Learn what you should keep on hand, time saving tricks, recipes and more!

Our homes are our castles. We all want the place we live to be welcoming and reflect our own personalities. Sometimes, after flipping through home decorating magazines or watching design shows on TV it can seem like a beautiful home is only for those with a fortune to spend!
Join Jenn from Frugal Upstate and Lynnae of >Being Frugal.net as they tackle how to decorate on a dime with special guest "The Nester" from !
Lynnae and Jenn have both moved within the last few years, necessitating a revamp/rehaul of their decorating schemes, and as you all know, neither was likely to run out and buy it all from scratch.
The Nester is an expert on taking everyday basics and making a beautiful home! It should be a fantastic show.

Everyone says that packing a lunch can save you money, whether it's a kid heading off to school or you heading in to the office. But where to start? Wether you are a veteran lunch packer or addicted to takeout, this show will have ideas for you.
Join Lynnae of Being Frugal.net and Jenn of Frugal Upstate as they answer your questions on packing a lunch tonight. Can you really save money? How do you keep you meal "food safe" until you eat it? What are some ideas to prevent meal time boredom? How can I get the kids involved, or Hubs to sign on?

As some of us get ready to send our kids off on those big yellow buses, others are preparing to buckle down & hit the books right there at home. Our very own Lynnae of Being Frugal.net is diving into her first year of Homeschooling. Curriculum, school supplies, "classroom" supplies. . . it can all add up pretty quick.
While nothing is as important as your child's education, you don't want to go broke providing it! Lynnae & Jenn, along with a special guest expert on homeschooling, will discuss all the ways you can save while schooling your kids!

Depending on where you live, school can start back up anywhere from next week to mid-September. Are you ready? School supplies, clothes, shoes, tuition, dorm accouterments. . . it can all cost a pretty penny. Join Lynnae from Being Frugal.net and Jenn from Frugal Upstate as they discuss ways to get the students in your life ready for education without emptying your bank account.

Lynnae (Being Frugal.net) and Jenn (Frugal Upstate) may be worn out from a whirlwind weekend at the infamous BlogHer conference in Chicago, but we didn't leave our loyal listeners hanging! We had so many questions in our last"Ask the Frugal Chicks" episode that we weren't even able to get to half of them. So we prerecorded the second half and are playing the show tonight. We may be to zoned out to appear on air, but we probably will pop by the chat room and hang out with you all during the show!

Money is tight this year, and many of us can't afford to take the summer trips we had planned on. Don't worry, family vacations don't have to cost a fortune! Join Jenn of Being Frugal.net for fantastic ideas and real life experience, both tent and RV.