Make Your Budget Healthy By Cooking More At Home

February 18, 2010

You’ve probably heard lots of times that eating at home is much better for you than eating out. The large portions offered at restaurants encourage you to eat too much. And the rich glazes and sauces that accompany restaurant meals add unnecessary sodium and fat to your meals. There’s no doubt that [...]

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5 Things You Can Do Without

February 16, 2010

The following is a guest post by Raine Parker. Please see her author bio at the end of the article.
One of the toughest things about saving money can be knowing where to start. Sure, making a budget sounds like a good idea, but what gets cut first? How can you be sure [...]

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Italian Chicken Recipe – Simple Chicken Breast Recipe for The Crockpot

February 15, 2010

This italian chicken breast recipe is super easy and is made in your crockpot. It is this week’s featured “cook at home day” recipe. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
6 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut in cubes
3 T olive oil
1 package dry Italian dressing mix
1 can cream of celery soup
1 8 oz package cream cheese cut into [...]

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Five Tricks To Nip Your Spending Addiction

February 12, 2010

If you’re trying to live more frugally, you already know that you need to cut down on your spending. The trick now is finding ways to accomplish that. There several different methods to reduce your spending, so you can choose one that works for you (or combine methods if you are really needing [...]

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Valentine’s Day – A Roundup of Sweet Ideas

February 11, 2010

Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching. My kids have made handmade Valentine’s for their friends and we always bake a special dinner in honor of this holiday. I enjoy reading all the money saving tips that others have shared for how they celebrate Valentine’s day. Below, I’ve listed my favorite articles from fellow [...]

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3 Ways in Order to Achieve Compliance If You Cannot Pay Federal Taxes

February 10, 2010

The following is a guest post by Manny Davis. Please see the end of the article for his bio.
2009 was troubling with the US economy facing financial turbulence, not experienced since the Great Depression. Consequently, many individuals will have trouble paying their taxes. Here are few options to pursue if you cannot [...]

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Best Bargains For February

February 9, 2010

February can bring a lot of opportunities to build your family’s wardrobes without spending an arm and a leg. Now that the holiday spending frenzy has passed, retailers often still have a surplus of winter inventory. Since many shops start receiving their spring apparel in the middle of winter, retailers will be extremely [...]

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Shepherd’s Pie – Cook At Home Day

February 8, 2010

This is a great casserole that my kids just love. Even though it makes a large amount, seems like it does not last very long in our household. It is a pretty quick fix too.
Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
1/2 cup diced white onion
1 cup of canned mushrooms
3 cups mashed [...]

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Pantry Stockpiling – How To Make Your Pantry Well Stocked

February 5, 2010

A well-stocked pantry is key to providing your family with a variety of healthy meals on a budget. On any given evening, you’ll be able to walk to your pantry and find the ingredients for a meal that will make your family enjoy dinner and eating at home. Certainly cooking your meals at [...]

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Valentine’s Day Gifts On A Budget

February 4, 2010

As Valentine’s Day approaches you may find that your thoughts have begun to turn to finding the perfect gift for that special someone in your life. Expensive Valentine’s Day gifts may show your loved one how much they mean to you, but they will also make a pretty hefty dent in your pocketbook. [...]

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