Spice things up
Try using spices instead of salt to enhance
photo by vox_efx Invite friends over, and have a football party. It’s a frugal, fun night you can spend at home. Food and football go hand in hand.…
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photo by kamstrup Pears make a beautiful natural display when placed in a fruit bowl as they ripen. They’re a great source of fiber and are delicious eaten…
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photo by twoshortplanks Packing school lunches can be hard work. It’s too easy to rely on pre-packaged snacks. Take a break from chips and preservative-laden store-bought cookies. Make…
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photo by g~ DEAR SARA: Help! What can I do with a lot of apricots? I was expecting a bumper crop of apricots from my tree. We picked…
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photo by trialsanderrors Parents who work outside of the home have to be creative. After a full day’s work, you have little time to juggle the rest of…
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Photo by Jennifer McHenry Fixing school lunches can be a challenge. You want to avoid packing snacks that end up traded or in the cafeteria trash. It’s easy…
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photo by cooper kids It’s back-to-school time for the kids and for many parents it means back to looking for lunch box ideas. Some parents pack simple lunches…
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Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo contest winner »
Congratulations ssindi. You’ve won the Kraft Sandwich Shop May contest which includes 4 bottles of KRAFT SANDWICH SHOP Mayo. Flavors include Chipotle, Garlic & Herb, Horseradish-Dijon and Hot & Spicy.. Thank you to…
August 25 2010 / No Comment / Read More »Home & family
Use less to save money and avoid waste »
It’s easy to waste products by using too much. This is especially true with products that are pourable or in squeezable containers. No…
September 1 2010 / 2 Comments / Read More »Scrimp or splurge on home furnishings »
Moving can be exciting and stressful. Whether it’s your first apartment or a move into a new-to-you home, you’ll be tempted to buy…
August 25 2010 / 2 Comments / Read More »Teach important life skills »
When living on a tight budget, you realize quickly which skills are important. Often, basic skills can be the difference between a small…
August 18 2010 / No Comment / Read More »Go camping on a budget »
When you think frugal family vacations, camping comes to mind. How much can a tent and some bug spray cost compared to airfare…
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