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Frugal Living

Budgeting – Small Changes That Add Up Big

Don’t know where to start when trying to save money in these tough economic times? Try these simple, money-saving ideas that add up big!  Use that extra cash for things that really will improve your life and pocketbook. 1. Cut little luxuries during the workweek. It’s just a cup of fancy coffee. But at $2.75 [...]

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Good Bye Germs – Hello Fresh Air

I’ve had our windows open all day today. The weather is perfect for it. There’s a nice breeze and it’s very mild out. I love to  get the windows open and air out the house. We’ve had the house all closed up lately and the a/c working overtime with the 100 degree temps. It seems [...]

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Green Tip – Turn Up The A/C

Try turning up the temperature on your home air conditioner to 78 degrees throughout the summer. One of the easiest ways to do this, is to buy a programmable thermostat.  You can set it a few degrees higher when you’re going to be away from home and at bedtime and to a more comfortable temperature [...]

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Farm Fresh Eggs

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We love eggs. We go through at least a dozen a week, just for breakfast. We recently made a new friend that raises free range chickens on their farm.  Take a look at how beautiful! Look really close…. Each one is a different size, with different colors and little specks on it.  Not like those [...]

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Discount Club Stores – Are They Worth It?

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Hey guys!  Today we’re chatting about Discount Club stores.  Do you belong to one?  Do you think they save you money?  Watch my quick Vlog and let me know what you think!

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Starbucks FREE Pastry Day – March 23rd

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If you know me….you know that I LOVE Starbucks AND Blueberry Scones and I LOVE them most together! That’s why I am excited to share with you that tomorrow, Tuesday, March 23rd, is FREE Pastry Day at Starbucks!!  Here’s the deal…. Get a free pastry on the morning of March 23 with the purchase of [...]

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Save Big on the Procter & Gamble Products You Use Most, While Helping Children Get Safe Drinking Water at the Same Time

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Be on the lookout in this Sunday’s paper for Proctor and Gamble’s largest brandSaver coupon book ever!  It will include over $160 in saving of your favorite P&G brands! This money-saving booklet will be included in newspapers delivered to more than 55 million homes across the country and features coupons from numerous brands including PUR [...]

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It’s Game Time at Walmart! $50 Gift Card GIVEAWAY!!(CLOSED)

CONGRATS TO SARA FROM ALL IN AN IOWA MOM’S DAY!! THANKS TO ALL FOR GIVING YOUR AMAZING TIPS…I SEE A POST TO COME!   COME BACK TOMORROW FOR A NEW AND FUN GIVEAWAY THAT IS SURE TO PLEASE!! The Colts or the Saints, commercials or the half time show…it doesn’t matter what you love about  [...]

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Where To Find Coupons

People ask me this question all the time. (And it’s not at all because I look like a lunatic coupon chick at the grocery store!) Drum roll please… · Sunday paper inserts – This is the best known source for coupons. If you subscribe, it’s normally cheaper. Many newspapers will offer deals when you subscribe [...]

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Cranberry Sugar Scrub

Here’s a great homemade bath and body sugar scrub to make for yourself or to give as a gift. Place in a pretty glass jar and tie with a ribbon – beautiful! 1/2 cup frozen cranberries 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin 1/4 cup sweet almond oil 1/4 cup sugar 2 drops orange essential oil 2 tablespoons [...]

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