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Creative Uses for Plastic Newspaper Bags

January 19, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 13 Comments

Creative re-purposing and recycling what you have is a cornerstone of frugal living. If you subscribe to the daily paper and it comes in a plastic bag, how do you re-use it? We've got some creative … [Read more...]

Stay Organized With a Household Notebook

January 18, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 3 Comments

Busy moms often need some tricks and tips to stay on track, and a Household Notebook is one way to accomplish that. I created my first Household Notebook in 2007 when my husband and I took a week off … [Read more...]

Avoid Common Budgeting Mistakes

January 18, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 1 Comment

Now that you’ve got a clear picture of your cost of living, you can figure out where you can cut back and create your budget. When creating a budget, a lot of families make critical mistakes. Don’t … [Read more...]

Microwavable Eggs = A Hot and Frugal Breakfast!

January 18, 2011 by Amy Arndt 2 Comments

If you have school aged children, you know how hectic it is in the morning to get them up, dressed, school items all together and still have time to feed them a hot breakfast. Eggs, are something … [Read more...]

Create a Debt Spreadsheet and Paydown Plan

January 17, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 2 Comments

If you're like most Americans, you've got some amount of consumer debt. Instead of just wishing it would go away, take action and get it under control by coming up with a plan to pay it off. Trying … [Read more...]

Homemade Cornish Pasty Recipe

January 16, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 3 Comments

My family grew up making pasties. The traditional Cornish pasty is a take-away meal that originated in Cornwall, England. If you research the history of pasties in the United States, you'll find … [Read more...]