Successful yard sales are one of my favorite ways to earn extra cash. What other money-making scheme allows me to clear my house of clutter, to teach my kids about being entrepreneurs, and to get enough money to pay for some of our summer fun? You can’t just gather a bunch of stuff [...]
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Five Tips for Successful Yard Sales
July 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment
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Love Webkinz? Where To Get WebKinz Pets At 40% off
July 2nd, 2009 · No Comments
Webkinz Pets are a big hit here in our household. In case you don’t know, Webkinz pets are stuffed animals that come with a code so you can play on the Webkinz virtual site. They are very popular with kids. The stuffed animals typically run anywhere from $7 or $8 for the [...]
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Frugal Meatless Meal Ideas
June 30th, 2009 · 3 Comments
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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Tips To Paying Off A Loan Early
June 27th, 2009 · No Comments
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 26th, 2009 · No Comments
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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Father’s Day Gift Ideas on a Budget
June 6th, 2009 · 2 Comments
The last few days I’ve found my mind preoccupied with thoughts of Father’s Day gift ideas. Do you realize that Father’s Day is just around the corner? You’d think that Mother’s Day would tip me off and that I’d start thinking of gift ideas then, but I’m afraid that procrastination got the better [...]
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Homemade Popsicles - A Great Summertime Treat
June 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment
With the heat of Summer here, my kids are always wanting a cool treat. My solution to keep them happy while still keeping the grocery costs down is to make homemade popsicles. I purchased a couple of popsicle molds at the dollar store and I have a variety of ways that I make [...]
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