From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Frugal Meatless Meal Ideas

June 30, 2009

You may have heard me mention before that one way to save money on groceries is to have a meatless meal or two each week. Since meat is always one of the most expensive items on my grocery list, it stands to reason that eating less meat will help you cut your grocery bill. [...]

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Five Quick Tips for Reducing Your Grocery Budget

June 29, 2009

Coupon clipping and planning your meals are a great way to cut your grocery expenses. Unfortunately, both of those activities can take a lot of time. What should you do if you need to reduce your grocery budget but don’t have a lot of time to invest? Following these five quick tips [...]

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Tips To Paying Off A Loan Early

June 27, 2009

Paying off a loan ahead of schedule is a great feeling. It means that you now have the freedom to spend that payment amount each month however you want. You can use it to pay down other debt, or even better, save it towards something else you want or need. How cool [...]

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Frugal and Cheap Activities for the Kids

June 26, 2009

Finding activities to keep the kids busy is an important part of my family’s summer plans. The last thing I want is to have the kids starting at me saying, “Mom, I’m bored.” Boredom doesn’t lead to a fun summer for anyone.
Before summer gets underway, I’ve learned to identify different activities [...]

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Earn Some Dough – Summer Income Ideas

June 25, 2009

No matter what part of the country you live in, the arrival of summer always brings certain things with it: warm weather, bright sunshine, and even the opportunity to earn a little summer income. If you need to earn some extra money during this summer, you only need to look to the things [...]

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Five Great Recipes Using Potatoes

June 24, 2009

One of the most versatile ingredients in anyone’s pantry has to be potatoes. Think about it for a minute; there are a lot of things you can do with a bag of potatoes. Whether you need a hearty dish for a neighborhood picnic or a petite appetizer for a party, you can rest [...]

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Is Bartering Making a Comeback?

June 23, 2009

When you hear the word bartering what type of thoughts come to your mind? Do you think of old-fashioned folks paying their bills in chickens? Maybe you imagine trading produce for goods at a store. Well, before you think that bartering is a thing of the past, we should talk about the [...]

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July 4th Celebrations on a Budget

June 22, 2009

No holiday is as well-suited to summer fun as the Fourth of July. Good food, fireworks, and warm weather make it the perfect summer holiday. It is not always, however, the most affordable celebration. Buying food, planning entertainment, and decorating your home can be expensive.
If you’re planning a Fourth of [...]

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Summer Cookouts on a Dime

June 19, 2009

Summer cookouts are fun for everyone involved. Husbands are eager to do their fair share of the cooking anytime flame is involved. Kids love to eat anything that was cooked outside. Even clean up is easier with summer cookouts.
Of course, any meal that is so centered on meat can get [...]

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How to Clothe Your Kids for Less This Summer

June 18, 2009

My kids seem to grow like weeds. I had hoped that they could wear some of last summer’s clothes during this summer, but there isn’t a chance. Nothing fits anymore. So, we’ll have to go on a shopping spree to get them ready for this season.
Now, when I say shopping [...]

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