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Frugal Friday

Frugal Road Trips

February 18, 2010

We went on a quick road trip today for a funeral that took place a couple of hours from our home. Because of the timing of our trip, I knew we would be on the road during lunch time, so I intended to pack sandwiches and some fruit for a homemade fast food lunch on [...]

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Potato Soup Recipe

February 11, 2010

For a yummy and cheap cold weather dinner, we often have potato soup.
If I have bacon or sausage on hand I will use that in the soup. If not, I leave it out. Here is the basic recipe, although I usually improvise.
Potato Soup Recipe
Bacon or sausage (optional)
1 diced onion
5-6 potatoes
1-2 Cups shredded cheddar
cream of mushroom [...]

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Make Your Own Bella Band

January 28, 2010

I have always wanted one of these Bella Bands. You know, those lycra bands pregnant or post partum moms wear to keep their too big pants up?  Being the cheapskate wise spender I am, though, I could never take the leap and buy one.
I have always wished I had one while nursing too, because I [...]

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Recycled Gift Containers

December 17, 2009

I keep an eye out at garage sales for recycled gift containers.

During the summer I came across these little tins that jewelry had come in. I could see that they were in excellent condition and were the perfect size for an assortment of homemade Christmas candy, handmade jewelry, or the homemade lotion bars I like [...]

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Swag Bucks

November 26, 2009

Are you earning free stuff with Swag Bucks? I am!

I have almost all my Christmas shopping paid for simply because I signed up for Swag Bucks a few months ago and have been using it for my search engine ever since.
It really is that simple!  Click the Swag Bucks logo above to sign up and [...]

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Thanksgiving Recipes

November 19, 2009

I’ve been nominated for Funniest Homeschool Blogger. Vote for Smockity!
Since the big day is right around the corner, I thought I’d round up all the Thanksgiving recipes I’ve posted and put them here in one place.
You’ll never find a simpler way to prepare the most delicious turkey ever, and turkeys are $.33/lb at Walmart right [...]

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Be Frugal, Drink Water

November 5, 2009

I have written before about how we like to be frugal and drink water, but it was brought to mind when I was buying those cute little juice boxes for our Celebrate Fall party.
I was going for simple, so I didn’t want to have to pour kool aid into cups, and I wanted the party [...]

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Be Frugal. Don’t Pay Full Price

October 9, 2009

I like to play a little game with myself to see if I can never pay full price for an item.
That’s why I was so excited when I found this cute little thing recently.

Since it’s red and beaded around the neck, I think it is perfect for holidays and parties.

Look at the retail price!  Who [...]

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Make the Kiddies Pay

August 27, 2009

Edited to add: Holly has a great post about Kids and Money, too. Be sure to read it!I have been thinking for a while about how to word this post so that it doesn’t sound like I’m a big fat meanie, but I’m at a loss, so I’ll just lay it out there and [...]

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Pack a Lunch

August 6, 2009

**Have you entered my apron giveaway?
Before we moved last October, no matter where we went in our small town, we were never more than about five minutes from home. In our new home, though, making a trip to “town” is a 22 minute venture.
Since we’ve become accustomed to going to “town” several times each [...]

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