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  1. How To Live On A Single Income

    by , 11-14-2008 at 03:07 PM (C@rol's Blog)
    I know a lot of people who were asking if it’s possible to live on a single income before the proverbial excrement hit the rotary device, economically speaking. I imagine there are a great many people who are worried about losing their job and are now asking themselves if their household can live on one income if that day should ever come. Well, it can be done, but it takes planning as well as the right lifestyle and temperament to pull it off.

    The key to living on a single income
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  2. Kids Eat Free

    by , 11-14-2008 at 02:49 PM (C@rol's Blog)
    Kids Eat Free - Click Here
    States listing of restaurants that kids eat free at.
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  3. Gourmet shopping on $25 a week

    by , 11-14-2008 at 02:32 PM (Living Frugal, Not Cheap)
    We went to Cargo Largo today looking for gifts and, of course, bought stuff for ourselves instead. I'm not sure how I'd describe Cargo Largo, they are a warehouse store that sells close-outs, odd lots, and items from damaged shipping containers. Some of their prices are really good, some not so hot, but you can get really good bargains if you know what to look for and are patient and not overly picky about their random selection.

    I like to shop places like this for gourmet tea. I've ...
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  4. $25 a week menu planning, week 3

    by , 11-14-2008 at 12:10 AM (Living Frugal, Not Cheap)
    Time to go through the weekly circulars again. Some items that look good:

    graham cracker pie crusts 1.00
    asparagus 2.48
    cabbage .39 lb
    Kraft american chese 1.99
    Minute Maid OJ 3/5.00
    eggs 1.18 w/ store coupon
    cheesecake mix 1.50
    cream cheese .79
    butter 1.99
    spiral sliced ham 1.99 lb
    crescent rolls 3/5.00


    The asparagus and cabbage I need for meals this week, the eggs I will need by the end ...
  5. Ignorance Can Be Bliss

    by , 11-13-2008 at 03:28 PM (C@rol's Blog)
    Knowing Too Much
    These days, we can know too much. And while it sometimes can be a great benefit to know the tiniest details of events, both bitter and sweet, there are also times when knowing less about the future, our situations, and the world can be beneficial. Being blissfully ignorant does not mean ignoring vital information or shutting out the world’s tragedies. Rather, it is a way to step away from knowledge that may only needlessly have a negative impact on your life experience. It’s
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