When I was growing up, my parents were avid gardeners. They grew tomatoes, rows of sweet corn, radishes, rhubarb, and all sorts of other things which would get frozen, canned or simply eaten up at the end of the growing season. Even today, Dad can … [Read more...]
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Photo Crafts: Homemade Valentine Card Idea
Make a Homemade Photo Valentine Card When it comes to Valentine's Day Cards, It doesn't get much less expensive than a 4x6 print. Almost every place you'd pick up prints, Walgreens, Walmart, Target - occasionally offer coupon codes to use in … [Read more...]
Frugal Holiday Tradition: Book Countdown
Frugal Holiday Tradition: Book Countdown Budget: $0 to $100 Time: 1 hour to wrap, 10 minutes each night to spend with your family Resources: holiday books, or your library, wrapping paper On Thanksgiving, or when you decorate for the … [Read more...]
Repurposing and Recycling: Greeting Cards to Gift Tags
Don't throw away the old greeting cards you receive in the mail. Instead, repurpose them to create attractive gift cards you can attach to any gift for a new recipient. You're not only recycling, you're saving money too! 1. Cut the front of the … [Read more...]
$6 Aldi Meal: Salmon, Broccoli and Vermicelli
Six dollars goes a LONG way at Aldi. In fact, this entire meal came to just $5.67. Salmon in the freezer section was on sale for just $3.99 a bag. It came with four generous portions and was easy to prepare. I served it with broccoli (just $.99 … [Read more...]