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Frugal tip #6- Plan ahead
We have discussed this plan ahead principle several other times, but let’s consider it again and think about many ways that planning ahead can save money. Obvious areas include paying bills on time to avoid late fees and mailing packages … Continue reading
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Frugal tip #5- Listia- auction site to get FREE stuff, easy
Listia is an online auction site that uses a points system for bidding. So basically it is eBay using points. It is easy to get started! Just by clicking on the banner, you will get 100 points to start, and there are … Continue reading
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Frugal tip #4 Establish a relationship with Service people
We all rely on others who are experts in their field to help us, whether it is our doctor, mechanic or plumber. And having a relationship with these folks makes life so much easier, and in some cases less expensive. … Continue reading
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Frugal Tips continued, #2
With the beginning of the year and now tax time just around the corner we are still focusing on saving money. Here are some ideas that you might be able to put to use in your home. Use what you … Continue reading
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Easy winter dinner idea
Winter has finally arrived here and we even had some snow yesterday. The high temp today was not above freezing. But inside we are warm and cozy with our wood stove. Again I am thankful to my husband and son … Continue reading
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Frugal tips to begin the new year
We are all trying to start the new year well, so here are a couple of tips that should be easy to include in your daily routine to save money. Let’s talk about trash. None of us enjoy emptying the … Continue reading
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“Better Homes and Gardens” Free Subscription
“Better Homes and Gardens” has been the standard of magazines for homemakers for years! I remember my mother reading it when I was growing up. And now we enjoy it at our house, and you can too, for free! Purex is … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Days
We enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with all the children home. This could be the last year for a while (a long while) as our oldest will graduating from college in May and plans to attend grad school in Washington … Continue reading
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#6 Preparing for the holidays- Sending Christmas cards and mailing Xmas gifts
Christmas cards covering the mantle by December 25. That was one of the ways my mother decorated our house for Christmas. The cards came from far and wide. Several from outside the US so they had great stamps. My mother … Continue reading
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Holiday Fashion- what to wear to the holiday party?- Preparing for holidays series #5
What to wear to the Christmas party? It is the yearly question. These girls sure found great outfits, but what’s a girl to do? My birthday is in December, so I always got new clothes in time to have a … Continue reading
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