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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)