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Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Marshmallows

October 2, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 2 Comments

I did it! I finally made homemade marshmallows! And they are soooo good. Not only did I make marshmallows, I also made chocolate peppermint marshmallows. And I made them with no power in my … [Read more...]

Let’s Talk Frugal Gardening

July 29, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 1 Comment

As a frugal gardener with a somewhat brown thumb, I was pretty excited to see my very first ripe tomato today! I was so thrilled that I photographed it in all its glory. Mostly to show my dad, who … [Read more...]

Frugal Foreigner: What We Do All Day

July 27, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 8 Comments

For anyone wondering what we do all day - especially since I have a cook and a house cleaner - here it is! Click on any pictures to enlarge. 7:00 – If the kids are up now, we sit around watching … [Read more...]

Cheap Date Night Ideas: Entertainment on a Budget

Cheap Date Night Ideas For parents on a budget, “couple time” may be a thing of the past. These days, dinner and a movie can run as much as $100. It’s no wonder that thrifty parents often eliminate … [Read more...]

12 Secrets to Single Income Success by Ruth Demitroff

Our family consists of working dad, stay-at-home mom, 3 sons - 16, 14, 11 plus a daughter 13, two beagle hounds, a cat and a fish. If we stop and think about it, most of us do know how to live on one … [Read more...]

15 Ways to Save Money by Menu Planning

May 17, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 3 Comments

Many people over-complicate menu planning. All you have to do is plan your meals ahead of time. Scribble down what you're going to cook next and it will save you money! You can save money when … [Read more...]