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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Jamie Cooks It Up!: Cheap and Easy Last Minute Gifts with Free Printables

Jamie Cooks It Up!: Cheap and Easy Last Minute Gifts with Free Printables

kojodesigns: gifts for guys guest tutorial- grill rubs by the creative maven

kojodesigns: gifts for guys guest tutorial- grill rubs by the creative maven

kojodesigns: gifts for guys guest tutorial- chocolate dipped potato chips by annalea hart

kojodesigns: gifts for guys guest tutorial- chocolate dipped potato chips by annalea hart

Giving to the Homeless ~ Homeless Blessing Bags | A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

Giving to the Homeless ~ Homeless Blessing Bags A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

"Can you spare a square?" 5 quick tips on toilet paper usage. | Wise Bread

"Can you spare a square?" 5 quick tips on toilet paper usage. Wise Bread

Homemade Gift Idea: Gingerbread Play Dough | Online Coupons & Savings

Homemade Gift Idea: Gingerbread Play Dough Online Coupons & Savings

Sunday, December 18, 2011

101 Ways to Trim Your Budget

101 Ways to Trim Your Budget

5 Tips to Help you Downsize Your Lifestyle | Sustainable Personal Finance

5 Tips to Help you Downsize Your Lifestyle Sustainable Personal Finance

Free Printable Treat Gift Tags - MoneySavingQueen - December 2011

Free Printable Treat Gift Tags - MoneySavingQueen - December 2011

How to Downsize Your Lifestyle

How to Downsize Your Lifestyle

The Happy Housewife: Grandma's Sea Pie

The Happy Housewife: Grandma's Sea Pie

Corn Casserole | Side Casserole Recipes | Just A Pinch Recipe Club

Corn Casserole Side Casserole Recipes Just A Pinch Recipe Club

Frugal Tip - Scouring Pads - YouTube

Frugal Tip - Scouring Pads - YouTube

Thursday, December 15, 2011

How to Make a Handprinted Bracelet - How to Make a Shrinky Dink Bracelet - Country Living

How to Make a Handprinted Bracelet - How to Make a Shrinky Dink Bracelet - Country Living

Madame Soufflé ❥ smells like Vintage, tastes like Soufflé: No-Sew Baby Tutu Tutorial

Madame Soufflé ❥ smells like Vintage, tastes like Soufflé: No-Sew Baby Tutu Tutorial

Sarah Ortega: diy {bird nest necklace}

Sarah Ortega: diy {bird nest necklace}

DIY: Ice Cream Sundae Kit (Family Bites)

DIY: Ice Cream Sundae Kit (Family Bites)

Northern Cottage: Baby Shower Gift

Northern Cottage: Baby Shower Gift

Easy Christmas Treats in a Can {neighbor gift} — Tip Junkie

Easy Christmas Treats in a Can {neighbor gift} — Tip Junkie

9 Sites for Saving Money on Pet Supplies | Money Talks News

9 Sites for Saving Money on Pet Supplies Money Talks News

Spend Less on Everything - Yahoo! Finance

Spend Less on Everything - Yahoo! Finance

24 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Heating Bill | Northern Cheapskate

24 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Heating Bill Northern Cheapskate

10 Free (or nearly free) Christmas Decorating Ideas | Frugal Hacks

10 Free (or nearly free) Christmas Decorating Ideas Frugal Hacks

14 Frugal Stocking Stuffer Ideas

14 Frugal Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Frugally Sustainable: 15 Potentially Free Gift Ideas That Show Someone You Care

Frugally Sustainable: 15 Potentially Free Gift Ideas That Show Someone You Care

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

6 Winter Car Maintenance Tips to Save You Money

6 Winter Car Maintenance Tips to Save You Money

10 Affordable & Green Arts and Crafts Ideas for Kids

10 Affordable & Green Arts and Crafts Ideas for Kids

How to Store Thanksgiving Leftovers | StillTasty.com - Your Ultimate Shelf Life Guide

How to Store Thanksgiving Leftovers StillTasty.com - Your Ultimate Shelf Life Guide

Random Recycling: Waste Not Wednesday- Make your own Turkey Stock

Random Recycling: Waste Not Wednesday- Make your own Turkey Stock

Twenty Uses For Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) | One Green Generation

Twenty Uses For Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) One Green Generation

Cook the Perfect Sweet Potato Casserole | Shine Food - Yahoo! Shine

Cook the Perfect Sweet Potato Casserole Shine Food - Yahoo! Shine

How to Throw a Fabulous (and Frugal!) Dinner Party | Wise Bread

How to Throw a Fabulous (and Frugal!) Dinner Party Wise Bread

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Friday, November 18, 2011

10 Tips to Avoid Holiday Credit Card Debt | Money Talks News

10 Tips to Avoid Holiday Credit Card Debt Money Talks News

Frugal Sally: 10 Things To Buy Now And Stock Up

Frugal Sally: 10 Things To Buy Now And Stock Up

104 Ways to Save Extra Money | How to Save Money

104 Ways to Save Extra Money How to Save Money

Surprising New Cleaning Solutions | Cleaning Guide - Yahoo! Shine

Surprising New Cleaning Solutions Cleaning Guide - Yahoo! Shine

5 More Steps to a Lower Cell Phone Bill | Money Talks News

5 More Steps to a Lower Cell Phone Bill Money Talks News

How to Recycle Your Socks - wiki How

How to Recycle Your Socks - wiki How

getting-my-finances-back-track-bizinsider: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

getting-my-finances-back-track-bizinsider: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Top 10 Tips to Bag a Bargain on Black Friday | Money Talks News

Top 10 Tips to Bag a Bargain on Black Friday Money Talks News

Black Friday Shopping 2011

Black Friday Shopping 2011

Homemade Mixes - Pancake Mixes - Cakes - Cookies - Beverages - Spices

Homemade Mixes - Pancake Mixes - Cakes - Cookies - Beverages - Spices

It's a DIY Christmas: 25 Homemade Gifts to Share Your Love - Love and Trash, a DIY blog for people who do things differently.

It's a DIY Christmas: 25 Homemade Gifts to Share Your Love - Love and Trash, a DIY blog for people who do things differently.

How to Save Money Around the House - Heloise Hints - Good Housekeeping

How to Save Money Around the House - Heloise Hints - Good Housekeeping

Great Ways to Reuse Dryer Lint - Living Simply

Great Ways to Reuse Dryer Lint - Living Simply

Eco Bath Rug : Home & Garden Television

Eco Bath Rug : Home & Garden Television

101 Simple Handmade Gift Tutorials

101 Simple Handmade Gift Tutorials

Yahoo! Finance - Financially Fit

Yahoo! Finance - Financially Fit Things you should stop buying

18 Incredible Uses for Cardboard Tubes | Reader's Digest

18 Incredible Uses for Cardboard Tubes Reader's Digest

Saving the Big Money: Brainstorming Ways to Reduce Electrical Use

Saving the Big Money: Brainstorming Ways to Reduce Electrical Use

Green Your Clean — 9 recipes for nontoxic cleaning products – Part 1 | Joybilee Farm

Green Your Clean — 9 recipes for nontoxic cleaning products – Part 1 Joybilee Farm

Ramblings of a Happy Homemaker: Natural Hand Sanitizer

Ramblings of a Happy Homemaker: Natural Hand Sanitizer

15 Ways to Recycle and Reuse Old T-shirts | Wise Bread

15 Ways to Recycle and Reuse Old T-shirts Wise Bread

12 Smart Budget Tips to Help You Save Money

12 Smart Budget Tips to Help You Save Money

Frugal Sally: How To Cook Dried Beans

Frugal Sally: How To Cook Dried Beans

Homemade Pumpkin Puree | The Pioneer Woman Cooks | Ree Drummond

Homemade Pumpkin Puree The Pioneer Woman Cooks Ree Drummond

Oatmeal in Jars: Make a Week of Breakfast in 5 Minutes | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn

Oatmeal in Jars: Make a Week of Breakfast in 5 Minutes Apartment Therapy The Kitchn

Home made Chocolate Syrup

Home made Chocolate Syrup

Melody's Roasted Pumpkin Seeds | RecipeLion.com

Melody's Roasted Pumpkin Seeds RecipeLion.com

Bread Dipping Oil Recipe - Tips, Reviews | The Recipe Diva

Bread Dipping Oil Recipe - Tips, Reviews The Recipe Diva

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

30 Tips to Spend Less and Save More | Money Talks News

30 Tips to Spend Less and Save More Money Talks News

Save money on movie snacks and tickets - MSN Money

Save money on movie snacks and tickets - MSN Money

First Person: The 6 Advantages of Layaway - Yahoo! Finance

First Person: The 6 Advantages of Layaway - Yahoo! Finance

First Person: 6 Simple Tips That Help Me Stay on Budget - Yahoo! Finance

First Person: 6 Simple Tips That Help Me Stay on Budget - Yahoo! Finance

Yahoo! Finance - Financially Fit

Yahoo! Finance - Financially Fit - Six Steps to Skirting Holiday Debt

18 Tips to Dress for Less | Money Talks News

18 Tips to Dress for Less Money Talks News

28 tasty ways you can save on food | Money Talks News

28 tasty ways you can save on food Money Talks News

Thursday, October 20, 2011

20 Ways to Frugally Entertain Your Kids Outdoors

20 Ways to Frugally Entertain Your Kids Outdoors

63 Ways Real Brides and Grooms Save Money

63 Ways Real Brides and Grooms Save Money

Our 82 Very Best Go Frugal Posts

Our 82 Very Best Go Frugal Posts

15 must-know tips for protecting your identity

15 must-know tips for protecting your identity

It's National Protect Your Identity Week—Do you own a paper shredder?

It's National Protect Your Identity Week—Do you own a paper shredder?

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

5 Steps Toward Financial Independence | Wise Bread

5 Steps Toward Financial Independence Wise Bread

6 Tips to Shrink Your Bills Every Year | Wise Bread

6 Tips to Shrink Your Bills Every Year Wise Bread

How to make nursing pads (with FREE pattern!) | DIY maternity

How to make nursing pads (with FREE pattern!) DIY maternity

Uncommon Uses for Common Things: Summer Edition - Inspiring PrettyInspiring Pretty | Inspiring Pretty

Uncommon Uses for Common Things: Summer Edition - Inspiring PrettyInspiring Pretty Inspiring Pretty

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Savings Experiment: Trim Your Shampoo and Conditioner Budget - DailyFinance

Savings Experiment: Trim Your Shampoo and Conditioner Budget - DailyFinance

Discussion: How to Save Money On Pets! | Raining Hot Coupons

Discussion: How to Save Money On Pets! Raining Hot Coupons

12 Frugal Compromises | Wise Bread

12 Frugal Compromises Wise Bread

Avoiding Aspirational Spending | Wise Bread

Avoiding Aspirational Spending Wise Bread

How to Grocery Shop for Five on $100 a Week | Wise Bread

How to Grocery Shop for Five on $100 a Week Wise Bread

Kitchen Tip: Cooking Ground Beef in the Crock Pot — Balancing Beauty and Bedlam

Kitchen Tip: Cooking Ground Beef in the Crock Pot — Balancing Beauty and Bedlam

How to make Chalkboard Labels | Hoosier Homemade

How to make Chalkboard Labels Hoosier Homemade

Monday, September 12, 2011

U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assitance Program

The U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program gives money to states to help low-income families weatherize their homes.
Click HERE to find out about weatherization programs in your state.
A good place to learn about air leak sealing and insulation is www.energysavers.gov. To see more about the tax credits and see what rebates or aid might be available in your state, Click HERE to go to the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency.

First Person: Making Sure I Don't Die Broke - Yahoo! Finance

First Person: Making Sure I Don't Die Broke - Yahoo! Finance

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

11 Tips For Eating Healthy On a Budget — Simple Mom

11 Tips For Eating Healthy On a Budget — Simple Mom

Gone All Day Beef Casserole

Are you going to be gone all day and don't have time to spend hours in the kitchen? Try this gone all day beef casserole! This delicious beef casserole serves 12 which is perfect if you need to serve a lot of people or want another meal for the next day.
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 3 beef bouillon cubes
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 2 pounds boneless round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cups water
Place ingredients in order listed in a slow cooker; do not stir.  Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until rice is tender.  Stir before serving. 
 Serves 12

All Free Slow Cooker Recipes

How to Make Your Own Chicken (or Turkey) Broth

You can make chicken broth from a whole chicken, from cut up parts of a chicken, or even from just the bones leftover from that roast chicken you made.
  • 1 chicken carcass or 1 whole chicken or 2-3 pounds of bone-in chicken parts
  • water to cover
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 2-4 peppercorns
  • 1-3 tsp salt
  • a few shakes of pepper
  • 2 stalks of celery
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 onion, halved
how to make chicken brothPut the chicken (carcass, whole or parts) in a big stock pot and cover with water. You can break up the carcass a bit to fit the pan if need be.
Bring to a boil, then quickly turn down to a bare simmer. You'll likely have some gray scum-like stuff come to the surface. Your broth will be clearer if you just skim this off with a spoon.
You don't have to peel or neatly slice the vegetables. Just break them into chunks. And don't worry if you don't have something; broth is very flexible! Add the vegetables and seasonings, partially cover, and simmer (with barely a bubble breaking the surface).
If you are using chicken on the bone or a whole chicken, the chicken meat will be cooked after an hour so and will be lovely for dishes calling for cooked chicken. Pull the chicken parts out and let cool a bit on something that can hold the drained juices. When you can handle it, pull the meat off the bones and put the bones back into the soup pot to simmer another few hours. Put the cooked chicken in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.
Simmer the bones longer if you have time, but it will be good after a few hours. Strain the soup using a colander or cheesecloth or whatever you have around. Pour the broth into a large jar (I pour it into a big pickle jar) and refrigerate it overnight.
In the morning the fat will have solidified. Spoon it off. The broth might be thick and jelly-like. This is good but it's okay if it's not. Keep the broth a week in the frig or freeze it for soup later. If you keep the broth in the frig, you can bring it to a boil every few days and simmer for a few minutes to keep it from spoiling.
I like to freeze some broth in 1 and 2 cup portions for recipes, and in quarts for making soup.

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Monday, September 5, 2011

Food Substitutions: Easy How-To Cooking Tips & Advice: RecipeTips.com

Food Substitutions: Easy How-To Cooking Tips & Advice: RecipeTips.com

Jewelry Care, Caring for Jewelry

Jewelry Care, Caring for Jewelry

Unique Jewelry Cleaning Tips - Homemade Jewelry Cleaner for Designer Jewelry

Unique Jewelry Cleaning Tips - Homemade Jewelry Cleaner for Designer Jewelry

How To Clean Jewelry – Tips For Cleaning Jewelry At Home

How To Clean Jewelry – Tips For Cleaning Jewelry At Home

Jewelry Cleaner Recipe - Food.com - 180133

Jewelry Cleaner Recipe - Food.com - 180133

How to Use Bruised and Shriveled Apples :: Money Saving Mom®

How to Use Bruised and Shriveled Apples :: Money Saving Mom®

Stocking the Freezer

Stocking the Freezer

Have Brown Bananas? Make Banana Bread! Here’s My Family Recipe | Mommysavers.com

Have Brown Bananas? Make Banana Bread! Here’s My Family Recipe Mommysavers.com

17 Ways to Use Old Newspaper | Wise Bread

17 Ways to Use Old Newspaper Wise Bread

Breaking Bad Habits: 35 Small Shortcuts to Frugal Living

Breaking Bad Habits: 35 Small Shortcuts to Frugal Living

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Homemade Blueberry Crisp | Hoosier Homemade

Homemade Blueberry Crisp Hoosier Homemade

5 Bridesmaid Dress Ideas From a Bridesmaid | Wise Bread

5 Bridesmaid Dress Ideas From a Bridesmaid Wise Bread

25 Top Tips to Save on Weddings | Money Talks News

25 Top Tips to Save on Weddings Money Talks News

Should Everyone Have a Prenup? | Money Talks News

Should Everyone Have a Prenup? Money Talks News

How to Save Money on Bridal Showers

How to Save Money on Bridal Showers

5 Ways to Keep Your Wedding from Breaking the Bank - daveramsey.com

5 Ways to Keep Your Wedding from Breaking the Bank - daveramsey.com

Newlyweds: What Do We Need To Know About Money? - daveramsey.com

Newlyweds: What Do We Need To Know About Money? - daveramsey.com

10 Designer Wedding Gowns For $500 Or Less - Yahoo! Shopping

10 Designer Wedding Gowns For $500 Or Less - Yahoo! Shopping

31 Ways To Repurpose Your Wedding Gown

31 Ways To Repurpose Your Wedding Gown

Econobusters » Blog Archive » Top 7 Unique Wedding Registries (Guest Post)

Econobusters » Blog Archive » Top 7 Unique Wedding Registries (Guest Post)

The real cost of being a bridesmaid: $1,700 per wedding - Manage Your Life on Shine

The real cost of being a bridesmaid: $1,700 per wedding - Manage Your Life on Shine

{Guest Post} DIY Wedding Bouquets from ElsieCake! ♥ The Broke-Ass Bride: Bad-ass Wedding Inspiration on a Broke-Ass Budget

{Guest Post} DIY Wedding Bouquets from ElsieCake! ♥ The Broke-Ass Bride: Bad-ass Wedding Inspiration on a Broke-Ass Budget

A Frugal Renewal: Retying The Knot Without Untying Your Budget | Wise Bread

A Frugal Renewal: Retying The Knot Without Untying Your Budget Wise Bread

Friday, September 2, 2011

101 tips to save money

101 tips to save money

Make Your Own Homemade Cat Toys

Make Your Own Homemade Cat Toys

57 Creative Ideas to Save Money As a Pet Owner | Frugal Panda

57 Creative Ideas to Save Money As a Pet Owner Frugal Panda

Frugal Pet Care

Frugal Pet Care

RecipeSource: Dog Food & Treat Recipes

RecipeSource: Dog Food & Treat Recipes

RecipeSource: Cat Treats & Food

RecipeSource: Cat Treats & Food

Saving Money on Your Pets

Saving Money on Your Pets

Money-Saving Pet Care Tips

Money-Saving Pet Care Tips

Money Saving Tips for Pet Owners - 5 Smart Things You Can Do - Paw Nation

Money Saving Tips for Pet Owners - 5 Smart Things You Can Do - Paw Nation

5 Solutions for Natural Flea Control | Care2 Healthy Living

5 Solutions for Natural Flea Control Care2 Healthy Living

6 Tips to Save on Pet Medical Expenses | Money Talks News

6 Tips to Save on Pet Medical Expenses Money Talks News

Should You Make Your Own Dog Food? | Money Talks News

Should You Make Your Own Dog Food? Money Talks News

Sunday, August 28, 2011

–›Frugal Living Tips to Survive a Recession

–›Frugal Living Tips to Survive a Recession

–›How To Save Money & Cut Spending: 101 Ideas

–›How To Save Money & Cut Spending: 101 Ideas

–›Homemade Cleaning Products: Cleaners That Won't Break The Bank!

–›Homemade Cleaning Products: Cleaners That Won't Break The Bank!

Homemade Cleaning Products : Home Improvement : DIY Network

Homemade Cleaning Products : Home Improvement : DIY Network

Frugal Sally: Homemade Gel Air Fresheners

Frugal Sally: Homemade Gel Air Fresheners

How to Clean Grout the Frugal Living, Non-Toxic Way

How to Clean Grout the Frugal Living, Non-Toxic Way

Frugal Living : Peroxide is a Thrifty Mold & Mildew Fighter

Frugal Living : Peroxide is a Thrifty Mold & Mildew Fighter

Homemade Bug Spray | The Peaceful Housewife

Homemade Bug Spray The Peaceful Housewife

Frugal Living : Forget Store-Bought Disinfectant Cleaners & Save your Money & Health

Frugal Living : Forget Store-Bought Disinfectant Cleaners & Save your Money & Health

Natural ways to make your living space smell good | Yahoo! Green

Natural ways to make your living space smell good Yahoo! Green

Homemade Foaming Hand Soap | Live Renewed

Homemade Foaming Hand Soap Live Renewed

23 ingenious uses for white vinegar | Yahoo! Green

23 ingenious uses for white vinegar Yahoo! Green

45 uses for vinegar - AllYou.com

45 uses for vinegar - AllYou.com

How to Make Liquid Hand Soap from Bar Soap

How to Make Liquid Hand Soap from Bar Soap

How to Make Homemade Foaming Soap | Northern Cheapskate

How to Make Homemade Foaming Soap Northern Cheapskate

10 Simple Laundry Prep Solutions - Manage Your Life on Shine

10 Simple Laundry Prep Solutions - Manage Your Life on Shine

Thursday, August 25, 2011

How to Save on Meat Video – 5min.com

How to Save on Meat Video – 5min.com

Let’s Save Some Money by making our own baby wipes

Let’s Save Some Money by making our own baby wipes

Can I wash Disposable Swim Diapers? How to Reuse Little Swimmers!

Can I wash Disposable Swim Diapers? How to Reuse Little Swimmers!

How to Make Homemade Baby Wipes | Mommysavers.com

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Make Your Own All-Natural Diaper Rash Cream | Wabi Sabi Baby

Make Your Own All-Natural Diaper Rash Cream Wabi Sabi Baby

Cloth Diapering 101 :: Money Saving Mom®

Cloth Diapering 101 :: Money Saving Mom®

How to Financially Prepare For a Baby

How to Financially Prepare For a Baby

Baby Saving Tips and Strategies | Coupons, Deals and More

Baby Saving Tips and Strategies Coupons, Deals and More

5 Ways to Save Money After Your Baby Is Born

5 Ways to Save Money After Your Baby Is Born

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

How Do I Teach My Child About Money?

How Do I Teach My Child About Money?

Learning to Say “No” to Your Kids

Learning to Say “No” to Your Kids

8 Bad Things You’re Teaching Your Kids About Money

8 Bad Things You’re Teaching Your Kids About Money

5 Skills Your Teenager Should Prepare for Adult Financial Responsibilities

5 Skills Your Teenager Should Prepare for Adult Financial Responsibilities

What High Schoolers Should Know About Money - Alpha Consumer (usnews.com)

What High Schoolers Should Know About Money - Alpha Consumer (usnews.com)

The-Five-Rules-of-Money-for-Children: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

The-Five-Rules-of-Money-for-Children: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

First Person: 5 Money Lessons Kids Will Remember - Yahoo! Finance

First Person: 5 Money Lessons Kids Will Remember - Yahoo! Finance

the-15-money-rules-kids-should-learn: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

the-15-money-rules-kids-should-learn: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

Teaching Our Children About Financial Responsibility

Teaching Our Children About Financial Responsibility

Teach Your Kids About Money with Their Own Bank Account

Teach Your Kids About Money with Their Own Bank Account

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Teach Kids About Money At All Ages!

Teach Kids About Money At All Ages!

Save Money With Do It Yourself Cleaning

Save Money With Do It Yourself Cleaning

6 Simple Changes That Could Help You Save $2,997 a Year | Eating Well

6 Simple Changes That Could Help You Save $2,997 a Year Eating Well

Design on a Dime: Outdoor Entertaining - Fox News Video - FoxNews.com

Design on a Dime: Outdoor Entertaining - Fox News Video - FoxNews.com

Yahoo! Finance - Financially Fit

Yahoo! Finance - Financially Fit - Should you save or splurge on running shoes.

Yahoo! Finance - Financially Fit

Yahoo! Finance - Financially Fit - How to boost your cash reserves.

Savings Experiment: Wash Dishes With Less Water - DailyFinance

Savings Experiment: Wash Dishes With Less Water - DailyFinance

Savings Experiment: A smooth shave at a sweet price - DailyFinance

Savings Experiment: A smooth shave at a sweet price - DailyFinance

Got Diapers? Try This Out . . . | Passionate Penny Pincher

Got Diapers? Try This Out . . . Passionate Penny Pincher

Fun & Frugal: Back-to-School Gifts for Teachers or Students :: Money Saving Mom®

Fun & Frugal: Back-to-School Gifts for Teachers or Students :: Money Saving Mom®

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Savings Experiment: Vacuums That Won't Clean Out Your Wallet - DailyFinance

Savings Experiment: Vacuums That Won't Clean Out Your Wallet - DailyFinance

Slay the Vampires

What's the one place people waste power and don't even realize it? Vampire power: It's the energy some appliances and electronics drain from your home when they are turned off.

"I think the biggest one is one we all should know but probably don't: that 'off' means unplugged," says Bob Hart, broker with Century 21 A Hart Realty in Santa Barbara, Calif., and green designation instructor with the National Association of Realtors. "People have no idea how many things in their house (use) electricity 24 hours a day."

Signs of a vampire: Anything with a clock or light that's on when the item is turned off. Also, any kind of plugged-in charger can be a vampire appliance — whether or not it's charging anything.
Staking vampires doesn't mean going around constantly plugging and unplugging your electrical items. (Unlike real vampires, that would get old fast.) Instead, hook things up to surge protectors. Or use outlets that connect to wall switches for vampire items. When the wall switch is off, there's no power to drain.

Skip the Arctic AC

Who doesn't come in from the sweltering heat and vow to crank the air conditioning down to a temperature usually reserved for penguin nesting grounds?

But icing down the whole house just to cool you off for a few minutes is expensive. So keep the air conditioning at a reasonable setting and look for other ways to chill when you first come inside. Have an icy drink, put a cold compress on the back of your neck or change into some cool, absorbent clothes.

Another effective strategy: a quick, cool shower, says Gia LaRussa, marketing director for the G2 Gallery, a green art space in Los Angeles.

"You don't need to blast the AC," she says. "It really does help a lot."

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Cold, Frugal Drinks to Keep You Cool in the Heat | Wise Bread

Cold, Frugal Drinks to Keep You Cool in the Heat Wise Bread

First Person: 30 Days, No Debt - Yahoo! Finance

First Person: 30 Days, No Debt - Yahoo! Finance

5 Exceptional Ways to Save for the Future – Now!

5 Exceptional Ways to Save for the Future – Now!

Saving Money on Light Bulbs – a Bright Idea

Saving Money on Light Bulbs – a Bright Idea

Make Your Own Home Gym on the Cheap

Make Your Own Home Gym on the Cheap

The New Bankruptcy Law: Changes to Chapter 7 and 13 - Free Legal Information - Nolo

The New Bankruptcy Law: Changes to Chapter 7 and 13 - Free Legal Information - Nolo

First Person: 9 Things I Wish I Knew About Credit When I Was Young - Yahoo! News

First Person: 9 Things I Wish I Knew About Credit When I Was Young - Yahoo! News

First Person: Cutting My Auto Expenses in Half - Yahoo! Finance

First Person: Cutting My Auto Expenses in Half - Yahoo! Finance

eight-ways-save-when-paying-consumerrep: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

eight-ways-save-when-paying-consumerrep: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

Monday, August 1, 2011

. Breakouts: Make your own acne treatment

Honey is nature’s answer to expensive anti-bacterial preparations you buy in your local drugstore. Not only does honey have natural bacteria-fighting properties, it also attracts moisture, which keeps even the most delicate skin from drying out. Here’s how to make it…

Combine ¼ cup of honey with ½ cup of tepid water and 2 tablespoons of mild liquid soap (the best kind is baby soap). Pour the mixture into an easy-to-use container with a spout. Use nightly in place of your normal facial cleanser, rinsing thoroughly with warm water.

You’ll see an improvement in your skin within a few days. This preparation will keep for up to two weeks if stored in a closet, away from your bathroom or other sources of moisture

Wrinkles: Make your own skin revitalizing cleanser

Good cleansers are the building blocks of fabulous skin. They’re expensive at the cosmetics counter, but here’s how to make your own from just three food items…

Combine 1 cup of soy milk with ½ cup of rolled oats and 1 tablespoon of olive oil and then dump the mixture into your food processor or blender, blending until creamy.

This cleanser will keep for up to three weeks if stored in an airtight container in your fridge. For best results, use every night on your face before you moisturize.

Dry skin: Make your own body butter

It’s no secret that body butters are loaded with all the essential ingredients for super soft skin. Here’s how to make your own scrumptious body butter at home with a few simple ingredients full of anti-oxidants and powerful moisturizers:

Add 1 cup of softened coconut oil, 2 teaspoons of baker’s cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch into a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, dissolve 1 packet of plain gelatin in 1 cup of cold water and then combine the mixtures from both bowls. Using a high-speed electric mixer, mix on high until creamy and then place the mixture into the refrigerator for five minutes.

That’s it. Your homemade body butter that will keep for up to two weeks in the fridge for a fraction of the cost of Estee Lauder or Oil of Olay.

Bulldoze: The New Way To Foreclose - Yahoo! News

Bulldoze: The New Way To Foreclose - Yahoo! News

10 Back-to-School Items to Skimp On - Yahoo! Shopping

10 Back-to-School Items to Skimp On - Yahoo! Shopping

First Person: Putting a Cap on My Dental Costs - Yahoo! Finance

First Person: Putting a Cap on My Dental Costs - Yahoo! Finance

bills-not-to-automate: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

bills-not-to-automate: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

Addressing the fix it or dump it dilemma | www.clarkhoward.com

Addressing the fix it or dump it dilemma www.clarkhoward.com

Money-Saving Tricks I Learned Planning an Elopement | Wise Bread

Money-Saving Tricks I Learned Planning an Elopement Wise Bread

A Frugal Renewal: Retying The Knot Without Untying Your Budget | Wise Bread

A Frugal Renewal: Retying The Knot Without Untying Your Budget Wise Bread

Alternative Wedding Ideas for Big Savings | Wise Bread

Alternative Wedding Ideas for Big Savings Wise Bread

Sunday, July 31, 2011

feeding-your-family-on-a-budget: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

feeding-your-family-on-a-budget: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

Bacon Cheeseburger Upside Down Pizza - This recipe only costs $1.43 per serving!

Serves: 8
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 30 min
Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, quartered, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, cut into bite-sized strips
  • 8 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled, divided
  • 1 14.5-ounce can chunky pizza sauce
  • 3 Italian plum tomatoes
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
     
  2. In large saucepan, brown ground beef with onion and bell pepper; drain.
     
  3. Stir in 6 slices of the bacon and pizza sauce.
     
  4. Spoon into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
     
  5. Sprinkle evenly with tomatoes; top with cheese slices.
     
  6. In medium bowl, beat eggs slightly.
     
  7. Add milk and oil; mix well.
     
  8. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
     
  9. Add flour and salt to milk mixture; beat 2 minutes at medium speed, then pour mixture evenly over cheese slices.
     
  10. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 slices crumbled bacon.
     
  11. Bake at 400F degrees for 20 to 30 minutes or until topping is slightly puffed and deep golden brown.
Thanks RecipeLion.com


Frugal Sally Tip:  I usually do this recipe in 2 smaller casserole dishes (8x8)  as opposed to the large one.  Then I freeze one for dinner on another night.  Line your casserole dishes with foil.  Bake in the dish.  Freeze the dish.  When frozen all the way through, lift out the frozen meal (foil and all) and place it in a large freezer bag, and store in the freezer.  When you want to "heat and eat", just take from the freezer and place the meal back in the pan you baked it in (it will fit perfectly) and pop in the oven.  You can thaw it out or cook frozen (it will just take longer)

Save money by doing your own laundry and ironing....lots of money!!

A lot of you are professionals or have jobs that require your shirts and pants be cleaned and pressed.  Many of you send your clothes out to a service (dry cleaner) to do this for you.  Seems harmless enough to pay for a few shirts a week, but it adds up....way up! 

Consider this:
5 Shirts a week = $10.50
2 pairs of pants a week = $11.30
Total for the week = $21.80
This is just laundry, a wash and press! 

For women the price is even higher:
5 blouses a week = $28.25

So, a yearly tab would be:
Shirts: $546.
Pants: $587.60
Blouses: $1469.

Don't you think you could spare the 15 to 20 mins. of time to save that sort of $$?

Here is a list of prices from a laundry service/dry cleaner.

Price List
Laundered Shirt on Hanger:  $2.10
Laundered Shirt Folded:  $2.40
Starched Pants:  $6.20
Pants:  $5.65
Blouses:  $5.65
Skirts:  $5.65
Sweaters:  $5.95
Golf Shirts:  $4.95
Dress:  $11.30
2pc Suit:  $11.30

Household Items


Wash/Fold:  $1.75/lb
Pressed Sheets: $8.00
Pressed Pillowcases: $3.00
Comforter:  $21.00 & Up

**We do not charge extra for Ladies
    clothing
**Upcharge for Silks, Linen,
    Cashmere, Beads and/or Sequins,     and Linings ($1.50)

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