Frugal Tips

Sourdough Starter: A Review and a Giveaway

February 22, 2012
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Sourdough has always intrigued me. I have heard wonderful things on the benefits of it and really wanted to try it out for myself. I wasn’t sure that it would be something that I could master or keep up with. It turned out to be something that I can actually do. We received a Whole [...]

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The Keys to Good Negotiation

February 17, 2012
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Pin It Ever had a bill that didn’t seem quite right? Get some extra charges that you don’t believe you should be paying for? There is a chance that you can work your way out of unnecessary charges and payments if you know the right tricks. Now I will warn you, I’m not very good [...]

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Baby Pillow

February 15, 2012
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Pin It I saw this cute Baby Pillow picture uploaded to Pinterest the other day and I thought that I needed to make that for baby to lay on so he lay next to me with I’m working. It was an easy and fairly inexpensive project to make. Try and buy fleece in the winter [...]

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Organizing a Clothes Swap

February 10, 2012
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Pin It Free new-to-you clothes. Sounds pretty good doesn’t it? To be able to change up your wardrobe and still be able to tell your spouse, “Honey, I didn’t spend a dime!” Well, as I recently discovered, it is possible to be able to say such a thing! All you need to do is put [...]

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Essential Oil Gel Fresheners

February 7, 2012
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Pin It I found the idea to make these air fresheners while wandering around Pinterest the other day. Natural products that I already have on hand = pretty smelling room? I’m in! Gel Air Freshener What you need: 2 c. water 1 ounce unflavored gelatin 30 or so drops of essential oils 1 T. salt [...]

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Cuisinart Griddler Giveaway!

February 6, 2012
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It’s time to win something new for your kitchen! Me and a few of my blogger friends have decided to team up and give away one of these really neat Cuisinart 5 in 1 Griddler! Crock-Pot Ladies Little House Living NorCal Coupon Gal Hot Coupon World RecipesbyPhaedra Freebie Spot This grill features: 5-in-1countertop unit works [...]

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Canned Pork and Beans

February 1, 2012
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Pin It I am happy to hear that so many of you are avid canners. That is so refreshing to hear, as sometimes it feels like it is a lost art and people give you the “roll the eyes” look when they hear that you are actually doing THAT! Here is another canning beans recipe [...]

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Homemade Gummies

January 30, 2012

I’ve always wanted to make my own homemade gummies. When I finally got around to it I realized it’s so much easier than I thought and takes very little time. Then I thought it’d be fun to make a video of how to make them! Ok a couple thing… I know I’m a dork, please [...]

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Country Beans Giveaway Winner!

January 30, 2012
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And the winner of the Country Beans Cookbook giveaway is…. Jenn T! Thanks to all that entered this giveaway!

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Building a Whole Foods Basics Stockpile

January 28, 2012
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Pin It I get asked often how you go about creating and building a first time stockpile. Obviously most of us can’t afford to do it all at once and even if you could would you know where to start? Here’s a list of basic things that I think should be in every self-sufficient families [...]

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