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JULY 14, 2011

If you aren't growing green beans, you might want to consider it. They are the gift that keeps on giving. I planted 4 squares worth in my square foot garden and we have had them twice for dinner so far. I just put 5 cups in my freezer and many young beans are still on the plants. I wasn't always a huge fan of green beans. Just ask my mom about the arguments we used to have about them when I was ten.

Green 149

Green Freezers Plants Fans 149

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JULY 12, 2011

My hot peppers are growing faster than I can use them, so I popped them in the freezer. I washed them, cut the tops off and because they are long peppers, I cut them in half and put them in a freezer bag. Make sure to squeeze the air out of the bag. In the fall, I'll pull what I need from the freezer and chop them up to add them to soups and chilies.

Freezers 138

Freezers Growing Fans Family 138

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JULY 15, 2011

We have an envelope, in an undisclosed location, where we keep cash. It is not an emergency fund or our monthly cash allowance and there isn't a lot of cash in the envelope. Yet it is a place where we can go to if we need a quick $10-$20 for a last minute pizza dinner or the neighbor kids, who are knocking with Girl Scout cookies, or the pick your own strawberry patch or a yard sale outing, the list goes on and on.

Emergency Fund 127

Emergency Fund Occasions Money Fans 127

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JULY 13, 2011

My back-to-school bargains from last year: As depressing as it might be, the back-to-school season will soon be upon us. As much as I want summer to linger on as long as possible, I also don't want to miss out on all of the loss leaders that stores will be throwing at us over the next four to six weeks. This is the time of year to get some amazing deals on back-to-school supplies, but you don't have to be a student to take advantage of the deals.

Advantage 127

Advantage Student Sunday Paper Office 127