College Grads 2011: A Health Insurance Family Feud
The tug-o-war between providing for your children and encouraging their independence never seems to end. Of…
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Egg cartons are sturdy containers. If you’re used to throwing them away, save one or two and put them to use in your home, use them for gifts…
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Summer brings people together for casual backyard barbecues. Some parties are potlucks and you simply bring a dish to pass. But there are occasions when you want to…
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Summer is a great time to start frugal goals. Arm yourself with a game plan for budget busters such as summer school break, back-to-school costs, increased utilities and…
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Warm weather means more get-togethers and plenty of meals outdoors. This year, make a few new dishes that are crowd pleasers. The first two recipes are quick side…
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Potato salad is a standard summer dish. Made with simple ingredients, it seems impossible to fail, but not everyone can make a good potato salad. I’m sharing five…
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Cool and refreshing, colorful fruit salads can be served any time of the day. They’re a perfect light dish for indoor and outdoor gatherings. You can add your…
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The first tip offers a creative twist on homemade Popsicles. I'm sure it would work with Crystal Light or fruit juice, too. If you're not a Popsicle fan,…
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Charlie’s soap winner »
This contest was sponsored by Charlie’s Soap (http://www.charliesoap.com/). Congratulations to Nodmicks! Nodmicks has won: A 17 oz bottle of all-purpose cleaner and an 80 load container of laundry powder. Thank you to everyone…
May 9 2011 / No Comment / Read More »Frugal Tips
Use less to save more »
One way to save money is by using less of a product. It’s easy to use less without compromising quality and results. Some…
May 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Make a compost bin »
You can reuse a plastic coffee canister or ice cream tub in your kitchen for scraps and when it’s full, dump it into…
May 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Make-ahead and freeze for quick meals »
Cook meat and poultry, stick it in the freezer and pull it out for quick meals. For example, chicken can be roasted and…
May 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Try mock recipes »
Mock recipes are an alternative when you’re looking for a clone of a popular dish or want to use healthier ingredients without sacrificing…
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