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 who entered!
This contest is sponsored by Charlie’s Soap (http://www.charliesoap.com/). If you’ve been a member on the forums for a while, you’ve read many members raving about Charlie’s Soap. Here’s one thread you can read: http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/laundry/127595-charlies-soap.html Like Charlie’s Soap on Facebook, too. http://www.facebook.com/charliesoap The products are wonderful and because I like them so much, I thought a [...]
Congratulations to DixieJ. You’ve won a BISSELL Steam&Sweep. Enjoy!! Special thank you to BISSELL and to everyone that entered.
This contest is sponsored by BISSELL. I own another brand steam mop that had awesome online reviews. In fact, the hype partially encouraged me to buy it. It didn’t live up to the hype. I was disappointed. I’ve only used it three times in the last year. It’s sad when you prefer a mop and [...]
Congratulations to Ashley Tilton. You’ve won the Kraft HOMESTYLE Macaroni & Cheese dinner contest. Thank you to everyone that entered and special thank you to Kraft Foods, Inc.
This contest is sponsored by Kraft Foods, Inc. I was given three samples to try. I enjoyed them. My kids liked the Classic Cheddar Cheese Sauce best. I think it’s because it tasted a lot like the Deluxe version. I liked using the oven finish option and liked all three flavors. It was a bit [...]
Congratulations to Nichole McDowell. You’ve won a $200 Sears Shopping spree. Thank you to everyone that entered and a special thank you to Sears.
Sears has provided me with 1 $200 Sears gift card for a reader giveaway and and 1 $100 Sears gift card for myself as part of a promotional offer. Images and information are provided by Sears. Sears’ Salute to Heroes Sale This Saturday, September 25 Sears is celebrating America’s service people (Police, Military, Veterans, Firefighters, Teachers, and Hospital Staff) with [...]
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 everyone that entered and special thank you to Kraft Foods, INC. for sponsoring this contest
This contest is sponsored by Kraft Foods, Inc. Information provided by Kraft Foods, Inc. KRAFT SANDWICH SHOP Mayo allows you to create the sandwich shop experience in your kitchen—giving you a deli-quality sandwich without the price. An added bonus, three of the four flavors are reduced fat! Product Use KRAFT SANDWICH SHOP Mayo comes in [...]
This contest was sponsored by Savvycents. Congratulations to Momto5RN! You’re the winner of a Savvycents wallet. Thanks Melinda for sponsoring this contest. And thank you to everyone that entered.
This contest is sponsored by Savvycents. Images and information provided by Savvycents. Melinda Claudepierre first designed the Savvycents wallet for those who do the cash envelope system of budgeting. She was tired of the loose envelopes in her purse and they definitely were not attractive to carry around. After she made the wallet, she realized [...]
Each day you make choices and decisions. Some of these decisions can be environmentally friendly. By modifying simple activities in your daily life, you can help the environment. Many frugal practices run parallel with green living. Frugalitarians know of the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, but in my opinion there are more than three [...]
While convenience products provide tasty shortcuts, it’s good to know how to make things yourself. This time of year, families tend to buy more boxed, flavored instant oatmeal and canned cream soups. I’m sharing two recipes you can make at home. Instant Oatmeal 3 cups quick-cooking oats salt 8 small zip baggies In a blender, [...]
photo by Ken Lawver It seems a shame to throw some things away. There’s that hesitation before it hits the trash can. Maybe you think of a second use and keep it, but if you can’t think of a way to reuse it, out it goes. One reader, Patty A. in Utah, says: “I took [...]
DEAR SARA: Have you tried Disc Doctor or similar Compact Disc/DVD repair kits, or do you have a frugal way to repair a fairly scratched disc? — Denise, Colorado DEAR DENISE: I have tried repair kits and have had success with them, if the scratches are minor. Avoid using toothpaste, alcohol and ammonia because they [...]
photo by ronnie liew You can remove pilling on clothing to make them look new again. This can be especially helpful when buying secondhand sweaters. There are various ways to remove pilling, such as using fabric combs, pumice/sweater stones, duct tape or electric beard trimmers. I like the first tip, too. It works like a [...]
