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This contest is sponsored by Salada. Information and images provided by Salada. June is National Iced Tea Month, and instead of purchasing expensive sugary sodas and bottled teas for the summer season, Salada Tea is encouraging people to “unbottle” their tea with freshly brewed iced tea made with tea bags. Freshly brewing this popular summer [...]
June 28th, 2010 | Posted in Contest Giveaways | Read More »
Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here Congratulations to Jenny WC, Amy Cook in WI and Edna. You’ve each won a free coupon for a Banquet fruit pie. Enjoy! Thanks to Banquet for sponsoring this contest. Thanks everyone that entered.
June 28th, 2010 | Posted in Contest Giveaways | Read More »
Potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark and ventilated area away from light. Don’t refrigerate them because the starch turns to sugar. Don’t wash them before storing because the dampness promotes decay. The first reader tip shares a way to keep potatoes from the light. POTATO TIP: I work at a farm stand. At [...]
June 28th, 2010 | Posted in Frugal Tips | Read More »
Congratulations to Matthew and Mary S. You’ve both won $35 gift cards to Jiffy Lube. Enjoy! Thank you to everyone that participated and special thank you to Jiffy Lube for sponsoring the contest.
June 27th, 2010 | Posted in Contest Giveaways | Read More »
Congratulations to Missy Engeseth. She won KIDS ‘N’ PETS INSTANT ALL PURPOSE Stain & Odor Remover, KIDS ‘N’ PETS DOG BODY DEODORIZER & DANDER REMOVER and KIDS ‘N’ PETS DEEP CLEAN CARPET CLEANING POWDERS Thank you to everyone that entered and thanks to Kids ‘N’ Pets for sponsoring this contest.
June 26th, 2010 | Posted in Contest Giveaways | Read More »
This contest is sponsored by Banquet. Images and information provided by Banquet. Everyone wants a sweet way to end dinner – and most family members all want a different dessert. Now Banquet, the brand that families love, is unveiling new Banquet Fruit Pies, a line of single-serving desserts that cost $1.00 or less! Banquet Fruit [...]
June 25th, 2010 | Posted in Contest Giveaways | Read More »
Summer is a good time to set some frugal goals. It’s easy to get trapped into overspending, but if you arm yourself with a game plan, you can save some money or at least avoid adding to your debt. How do you save money during summer? Here are a few tips for putting your best [...]
June 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Frugal & simple living | Read More »
DEAR SARA: Can you make powdered eggs at home? — Donna, Michigan DEAR DONNA: I don’t make them at home. I’ve read about ways to do it, which involved cooking them scrambled in a frying pan, breaking them up, spreading onto a baking sheet and baking at 135 F for 10 hours or using a [...]
June 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Question & Answer | Read More »
Freezer organization can be a challenge. It can be more difficult with a chest freezer. Ideally, you want the older food toward the top so it gets used sooner. You can remove food from bulky packaging and repackage into labeled freezer storage bags to save space or organize into plastic bins. The first reader offers [...]
June 19th, 2010 | Posted in Frugal Tips | Read More »
Frugality can seem like a lot of work. Some people have decided that it’s simply not worth the effort. Maybe they haven’t thought it through. Those of you who are frugal, know that you’re not deprived and that it doesn’t require a lot of extra time. The benefits of frugal living outweigh the sacrifices and [...]
June 18th, 2010 | Posted in Frugal & simple living | Read More »
This contest is sponsored by Jiffy Lube. Images and information provided by Jiffy Lube. Roy Lindahl has been driving his white Jeep® Cherokee since the day they drove off the lot together seventeen years ago. He and his vehicle, affectionately nicknamed “Jeepy,” recently reached a major milestone when the odometer hit 400,000 miles. It was [...]
June 18th, 2010 | Posted in Contest Giveaways | Read More »
What do you do for fun? Don’t you love that question? For some people such as sports enthusiasts or hobbyists, it’s easier to answer. You’ve probably noticed that as you get older, activities that are fun for some people are no longer what you consider to be fun. Redefining fun is a vital part of [...]
June 17th, 2010 | Posted in Home & family | Read More »