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Hasselback Potatoes: Frugal and Fabulous

September 21, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 4 Comments

I first saw these potatoes back in college when my then-boyfriend (now husband) had a Swedish roommate. The roommate made these potatoes and they looked pretty good! At the time, my cooking skills … [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...]

Easy and Frugal Ground Turkey Burgers

July 25, 2011 by Kimberly Danger Leave a Comment

Easy (and Frugal) Ground Turkey Burgers 1 pound ground turkey 1 packet dry onion soup mix (I used Liptons Onion Soup Mix) 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon ground black … [Read more...]

Frugal Craft Ideas: Decorative Soap Balls

DECORATIVE SOAP BALLS 1 bar soap 3 Tbsp. water 1 to 3 drops food coloring 1 to 2 drops essential oil (if desired) Grate soap. Mix water and food coloring; bring to a boil in saucepan. Add … [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...]