Tag: frugal
member name: Amy Ostrander
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January 09, 2009 01:09 AM EST --
I've had "Clean the fridge" on my to-do list for about a month now... well, IT'S FINALLY DONE!
True, it's strange that I did it at midnight, but hey - it's done now!
Looks . . .
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June 21, 2009 10:58 PM EDT --
Anyone else going without A/C this year to save some $$$?
We are! It's actually going better than I expected. I thought we would have broke down by now, but we haven't!
I think we're actually going . . .
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January 10, 2009 05:09 PM EST --
In a 32 ounce clean spray bottle, place 4 tablespoons of Ultra Downy fabric softener (you can chose the scent you like best, or use liquid fabric softener you already own.) Then fill the spray bottle . . .
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January 10, 2009 05:41 PM EST --
Do you realize that many families fail to stick to their budget because it is too restricting? And that cutting out every little pleasure from your budget can actually backfire and cause you to overspend? . . .
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January 06, 2009 08:49 AM EST --
Homemade Laundry Soap
1/3 bar Ivory Soap
½ cup washing soda
½ cup borax powder
~You will also need a small bucket, about 2 gallon size~
Grate the soap and put it in a sauce pan. Add 6 cups . . .
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January 08, 2009 09:36 AM EST --
Anyone watch this new channel?
I LOVE IT!!!!!
I'm hooked. We watch it every night now. I've been getting some great tips and ideas!!! Check it out if you haven't . . .
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January 10, 2009 05:12 PM EST --
Want a minty fresh mouth and clean teeth but without the chemicals? Here is a great recipe for making your own toothpaste at home!
1/4 tsp peppermint oil
1/4 tsp spearmint oil
1 tsp ground sage . . .
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January 08, 2009 11:24 PM EST --
We all know that water is good for us, but often the reasons are a
little fuzzy. And even if we know why we should drink water, it's not
a habit that many people form.
But there are some very . . .
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November 04, 2008 08:50 AM EST --
2 1/2
cups milk
1 1/2
cups water
1/4
cup butter
1
box (7.2 oz) Betty Crocker® homestyle creamy butter or roasted garlic mashed potatoes
1
can (15.25 oz) Green . . .
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November 11, 2008 10:44 PM EST --
Well, at least for some of us!
SELECT KMart Super Centers are going to have the Double Coupon Super Sale Up to and INCLUDING $2.00 coupons starting tomorrow (11-12-08) and going through the weekend. . . .
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January 08, 2009 11:18 PM EST --
Have a reading marathon.
Write stories together.
Play soccer.
Paint or draw together.
Create a fort in your living room out of blankets or cardboard boxes.
Go on a hike.
Have a sunset . . .
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January 08, 2009 11:15 PM EST --
Every day at work, my co-workers go out to lunch at various
restaurants in our area, while I stay in the office and eat my brown-
bagged lunch. I man the office, answering the phones and any visitors . . .
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January 10, 2009 05:03 PM EST --
We have all done it - suddenly discovered a favorite bath toy has gone all green and black inside because of water sitting in there, and toss it out in hopes it won’t be missed at bathtime. . . .
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January 10, 2009 05:06 PM EST --
Let’s face it, doing dishes is a chore, even when we have a dishwasher. Want to cut down on the amount of time it takes to do dishes? Here are some tips…
Empty your dishwasher . . .
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January 08, 2009 11:11 PM EST --
Eating out can be tough on anyone's budget, and in general it's best
to shop for yourself and eat at home. You can save half or more by
cooking for yourself instead of eating out. However, it's . . .
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January 18, 2009 11:52 PM EST --
Ok, I'm FINALLY going to do it!
I ran out of laundry detergent today - so tomorrow I'm going to buy the stuff and make my own!!!!
I'm excited to see how it works out!
Ok - I have . . .
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January 19, 2009 09:57 AM EST --
Well, I've taken a step into Blogging! I've never created a blog before but decided to try it out.
I've created a blog at www.blogger.com . Does anyone use that site? Do you like it? Know . . .
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October 23, 2008 10:30 PM EDT --
My main goal in 2009 is to cut our monthly spending. I WILL do it!
So far we've bought some new appliances and made sure to buy energy saving ones - Dishwasher, washer, dryer, fridge.
Bought . . .
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January 10, 2009 07:35 PM EST --
Tired of seeing apples coming back in your child’s lunchkit with only a bite taken out of them? Or sending the same banana back and forth until it is too brown to even use in banana bread? . . .
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January 10, 2009 09:18 PM EST --
These jar recipes are great for gift giving or to make ahead and store in your cabinet for those days when you need a quick meal!
2 tbsp dried minced onion
2 tbsp dried parsley flakes
2 tsp salt . . .
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