As the Principal of the Festival Of Frugality School, I’ve elected to award one participant the Festival of Frugality Valedictorian Award.
As the Valedictorian, this student of finance and life has been well-liked by his fellow students and always brings his positive attitude with him wherever he goes. He brings out the good in others and shines as an example of what other students should aspire to be like. In one particular instance, titled Squirreling Gone Wild #22: Drive-Thru Discount, Ray of the Squirrelers class exhibited grace and charity after his resourcefulness led him to a tiny financial discount along his day to day path.
Now it’s time to pick your classes. Review the course schedule below and enjoy!
Course 10b – Home Economics
- Can You Afford To Stay Home? – Instructor: Emily Birken, Classroom: Moolanomy
- 5 Ways to Make Money from Your Home – Instructor: Ryan, Classroom: Budgeting In the Fun Stuff
- Tools for Thrifty Transformation – Instructor: Shannon Medisky, Classroom: The Sun’s Financial Diary
- 6 Quick Tips for Organizing Your Finances – Instructor: Craig Ford, Classroom: Wisebread
- Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: My Experience – Instructor: Kristia, Classroom: Family Balance Sheet
- Rotating is for Shoes Too, Not Just Tires – Instructor: Beth, Classroom: Smart Frugality
- How to Save Money on Childcare – Instructor: Lynn Johnson, Classroom: Wallet Blog
Course 19H – Health and Nutrition
- How to Buy USDA Recommended Fruits and Vegetables for $2.50 Per Day – Instructor: Kris, Classroom: Cheap Healthy Good
- Slow Carb Diet: How to Avoid Going Bat-**** Crazy – Instructor: Jason, Classroom: Live Real, Now
- Frugal sniffles – Instructor: Donna Freedman, Classroom: Surviving and Thriving
Course 9I – Economic Science
- Understanding Debit Card Transactions – Instructor: N.W. Journey, Classroom: Networth Journey
- Part Time Evening Jobs – The New Way to Pay for Your Rising Bills? – Instructor: Steve Faber, Classroom: Get Debt Free
- How to Cut Down Your Spending – Instructor: Tom, Classroom: Canadian Finance Blog
- How To Build a Budget with a Variable Income – Instructor: Michael, Classroom: The Dough Roller
- 10 Ways To Save Money On Gasoline – Instructor: Sandy, Classroom: Yes, I Am Cheap
- How to Save 20% OFF MSRP on a Brand New Car Purchase – Instructor: Sunil, Classroom: Free Money Finance
Course 27C – Social Civics (Government and Tax)
- 5 Reasons a Higher Tax Bracket is Good for You – Instructor: MoneyNing, Classroom: Money Ning
- How I’ll Double My Tax Refund – Instructor: Neal Frankle, Classroom: Wealth Pilgrim
Course 101M – Money Management Basics
- 5 Budgeting Lies that People Ignorantly Pass Along – Instructor: Craig Ford, Classroom: Money Help For Christians
- Beware of Debt Relief Scams – Instructor: Kay Lynn, Classroom: Consumer Boomer
- Useful Tips to Help You Save More Money – Instructor: Jim Yih, Classroom: Retire Happy Blog
- GET OUT OF DEBT NOW! – Instructor: Barb Friedberg, Classroom: Barbara Friedberg
- Yay To Grocery Bill Savings (And To My Wife For Finding Them) – Instructor: Money Beagle, Classroom: Money Beagle
Course 44D – Performing Arts
- The One Dollar Rule – Instructor: Daniel, Classroom: Sweating the Big Stuff
- How to Be a Good Boss – Instructor: Flexo, Classroom: Consumerism Commentary
- Send Credit Card Companies A Message By Using Cash Only – Instructor: Craig, Classroom: Free From Broke
- The 5 Most Financially Dangerous Haters (and How to Stand Up to Them) – Instructor: Shawanda Greene, Classroom: You Have More Than You Think
- Not So Splendid Limerick – Instructor: Madeleine Begun Kane, Classroom: Mad Kane’s Humor Blog
Once you’ve chosen your classes, report them to the attendance office and share them on your favorite Social Network. Lunch will be held in the cafeteria at 12PM, and yearbook pre-orders can be made at the front desk.
And to the student who filled my office with all the workout equipment from the school gym, the jokes on you! I’ve been using the equipment and I’ll have no problem physically putting you in detention when I find you :)
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