From the monthly archives:

September 2008

Five Grocery Items That Have Not Increased in Price

September 16, 2008

photo credit: CoreForceLike seemingly everything else these days, food costs have gone through the roof in recent months. Between the rising cost of transporting food from the growers to the market and the increased expenses related to manufacturing foods, it’s no wonder that your food expenses have started to take up a larger [...]

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Weekend Roundup – IKEA edition

September 14, 2008

I had the opportunity to visit an IKEA store this past week for the first time. I can only say it was completely overwhelming. There were so many items to look at and the store is absolutely massive. I had a great time though!
Here are some posts I enjoyed [...]

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Maximizing Your Dollars by Shopping Clearance Sales

September 12, 2008

Sometimes, no matter how frugal you are, you really do have to go shopping. Kids outgrow their clothes. Thing wear out around the house. You family might even grow. You’re just going to have to bite the bullet and spend a little money.
Your shopping excursion doesn’t, however, mean that you have [...]

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Inexpensive Food for Tailgating Parties

September 10, 2008

The arrival of fall means one thing in many families: tailgating parties. Whether your family enjoys professional football, school football, or recreational football games, you can bet that the entire clan will love a good tailgating party. Good food, good friends, and a fun atmosphere combine to make this type of party [...]

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Frugal Fall Fun

September 8, 2008

Family fun during the fall can be found in many different ways. Fall is a season of great weather and community festivals. Whether your family enjoys outdoors events or indoor activities, there is a plethora of ways to entertain your entire family during the temperate days of autumn.
Community Carnivals or Fairs [...]

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Weekend Roundup – Super Soakers on Clearance Fun

September 6, 2008

This past week I was lucky enough to find two super soaker water guns on clearance at Target for $1.98 each and at that price, of course, I purchased them both! Mr. NMOM and the kids have been having a great time today playing in the backyard with the water guns and enjoying the [...]

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Holiday Preparations – Start Saving Now for Christmas

September 5, 2008

How is it possible that the school year has already started? You know that means that in a minute Halloween will be here. Then, Thanksgiving will come, and before you know it, the holidays will have arrived. Wow! Where did the year go?
Aside from wondering how the holiday season [...]

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