From the monthly archives:

October 2007

Why I Won’t Be Using My Debit Card To Purchase Gas Anymore

October 31, 2007

Last Saturday I went and filled the tank up in our van. In the past I’ve used our credit card to pay for the gas due to concerns of identify theft (concerns over someone swiping our PIN number at the outside pump). However, I was in a rush that day and so mistakenly [...]

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Save Money By Stacking Coupons

October 20, 2007

I’ve written previously how I have been stockpiling coupons from my newspaper and local stores. In the past few months I have saved a substantial amount of money by combining store sales and coupons with manufacturer coupons – this method is referred to as “stacking coupons”. I set up a fairly easy system [...]

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Frugal Friday – Frugal Breakfast Ideas

October 12, 2007

The most important meal of the day is breakfast. If you want to cut your grocery bill, look for ways to provide a wholesome meal for less money.
There are so many options for breakfast these days. Kids can choose from hot cereals, cold cereals, breakfast bars, eggs, bacon, sausage, frozen meals, and the list goes [...]

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Why I Love My Sewing Machine and How It Saves Me Money

October 8, 2007

I am fortunate that I learned to sew at a very young age. My Mom was a great seamstress and she made all of our clothes when we were growing up. Some of it was out of necessity – we were a big family. But Mom really did enjoy sewing and was [...]

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