TGIF Link Round Up: Long Weekend Edition

It’s finally Friday, and I’m looking forward to a long weekend!

This weekend we’re celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary in Charleston, South Carolina. It’s going to be a very frugal trip, and I’ll be sharing the details with you on the trip when we return. :)

But now a round up!

The Simple Dollar shares the advantages of spending less. My favorite: saving money is tax free!
Northern Cheapskate wrote a great series on budgeting basics. Whether you’re budgeting for the first time or just updating your system, Christina’s tips are a great place to start!
At Sense to Save, Kacie recommends breaking your goals into chunks to make them less overwhelming.
Megan at Counting my Pennies asks is it worth the time? Frugal people are often willing to go to great lengths to save just a little money. It’s helpful to put things into perspective sometimes! (I’d say most of the time, it’s worth it. Every little bit counts!)
Pecuniarities explored the science behind saving money with a two-part series on using thermodynamics to keep your home cool by limiting heat sources and creating a simple frugal cooling system.