Couponing 101

MARCH 17, 2014

Homemade french fries are so incredibly easy to make and much more budget-friendly! Combine oil, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper in a large bowl and stir well. Bake until well browned and fork tender – about 40 minutes to 1 hour. These fries taste like the ones you get at a restaurant with your steak. Just have fun with it!

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Ovens Fry's Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Recipes 111

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. I’ve seen you mention on your blog that you sometimes listen to your textbooks instead of reading them. In a self-defrosting freezer, though, I’d try to eat it up more quickly than that.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Homemade Goodness. With websites like Pinterest and happy homemaker blogs gaining popularity, more and more people are looking to make and preserve their own goods at home. Well, after purchasing the ingredients needed to make your own laundry detergent, you’ll see the price difference. Yeah, that will save you some money.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. What We Ate this Week: Homemade New England Clam Chowder , tossed salad: I made this soup as a surprise for my family. turkey burgers, french fries, homemade sugar-free applesauce , steamed veg. Frugal Resources from around the Web: I recently discovered a blog, Passionate Penny Pincher.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! Oh, I think it’s been nearly 15 years now!

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 189

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 30, 2014

March’s assignment was to create 2-3 emergency back up meal ideas that store well in the freezer or pantry. Spaghetti made with pre-cooked sausage and my homemade roasted vegetable sauce. Tacos using pre-cooked chicken or ground turkey that I keep in the freezer and homemade taco seasoning. How Did We Do in March.

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Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Homemade sidewalk paint –Holy cow, this stuff is expensive at the store, but oh-so-popular with the kiddos! Well, here’s an inexpensive homemade version found over at the blog Domestic Charm. Homemade Swiffer Duster Refill –Swiffer dusters work wonderfully, but can be really expensive.

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DIY Homemade Coffee Mate Reuse 49

Couponing 101

APRIL 14, 2019

You can check out garage sales as well if you don’t have any old pots and pans. And yes, they can draw on the ground, but it’s always fun to have draw on their very own homemade chalkboard – especially my daughter who likes to play teacher! Via Kids Activities Blog. I love this idea and can’t wait to try it! Outdoor Chalkboard.

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Backyard Kids Pottery Barn Outdoors 74

Saving In Akron

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Well, they can always get chopped up and go it the freezer bag for smoothies (me and my freezer bags, i know!). Or they can become a great homemade applesauce instead. This is a guest post from my very good friend and blog administrator Stacey C (not to be confused with me, Stacy S.). What do you do with yours?

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Recipes Simple Martha Stewart Freezers 124

For the Mommas

MAY 21, 2012

This week’s featured recipe is Homemade Granola Bars from Don’t Waste the Crumbs! Granola Bars are tricky, but this recipe looks easy and well researched! Each week I will pick a recipe to feature later in the week from the blogs that link up. Photo Credit. Welcome to the weekly Manic Monday Recipe Link Up!

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Recipes Homemade Fantastic 7-Up 58

For the Mommas

APRIL 25, 2016

Of course, when we found this homemade take on Bisquick Mix , we thought it would be ideal to have handy in your recipe book so that you can cook for Mom all year-round! Well, look no further because we’ve got a treat for you: Gingerbread Maple Bacon Donuts. Does Mom have a sweet tooth? Do we need to go grab the drool bib?

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Mother's Pop Tarts Breakfast Homemade 40

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 13, 2012

within minutes I had them bathing in a homemade simple syrup (about 1/4 cup of sugar to 1 cup of water) gently simmering them for about thirty minutes. Judging from your blogs, it's my guess you all are way ahead of me! The peels were so pretty. and such a nice solid thickness for making candied grapefruit.

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Holiday Gifts Homemade Paper 40

Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

Well, isn’t this just adorable?! Build a Volcano via Kids Activities Blog. Make Homemade Bouncy Balls via Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas. DIY Homemade Wind Chimes via Hands On As We Grow. Make an Outdoor Tent via Kids Activities Blog. Play Outdoor I Spy via Kids Activities Blog. No sprinkler?

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Outdoors Activism Kids Backyard 81

Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2015

From jewelry & sewing projects to body scrubs & homemade coasters, there’s something for everyone! Luxurious Homemade Whipped Body Butter via Real Food Enthusiast What woman wouldn’t absolutely love a moisturizing body butter that is infused with delicious-smelling oils? Give the gift of homemade coasters.

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DIY Gifts Bath and Body Works Flowers and Gifts 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. If you need to work a second job, it might as well be interesting to you. Another friend sells her homemade artisan bread and another friend sells hand sewn dolls at craft fairs. The neighbor kids are doing quite well on my street.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! My budget has gone up quite a bit from when I first started blogging.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 13, 2009

You have your list, oh, you’re checking it twice, but there are always some people…well, you just don’t know if they even belong on the list to begin with. All you have to do is buy some party favor-esque bags, some holiday candy (or put in homemade cookies!), You know what I mean. Never fear!

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Beauty Holiday Gifts Homemade Cookies 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Well, I signed up for 2 of the 3 I need to complete which are to take place this weekend and one other weekend in February. Well, plans have had to change. We also bring a homemade lunch every day and not only does it save us money but it also keeps our health in check. The goal was to be certified by summer. Going Frugal.

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January 2010 Personal Finance Finance 124

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 24, 2011

With the help of Picaboo we all can get a handle on our pictures and what a better way than to put them in beautiful, well designed photo books. You can increase your chances of winning this prize (as well as all of the others on this site), by visiting each of them and entering the same way as you did here. Hoosier Homemade.

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Giveaway Contest Photos Prizes 68

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 11, 2011

They have a HUGE selection of items and they are always trendy and well-made. You can increase your chances of winning this prize (as well as all of the others on this site), by visiting each of them and entering the same way as you did here. EACH blogger has their own prizes to give away, so make sure to visit all of the blogs!

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Graduation Giveaway Contest Prizes 76

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Make a Homemade Birthday Cake: Store-bought cakes with special personalization can reach sky-high prices! With a few parenting tricks up her sleeve, Melissa posts how-to videos and blogs for parents on a range of issues including baby, toddler, kids, fashion, travel, and well-being. CloudMom.com.

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Birthday Budgeting Budget New York City 40

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 25, 2011

I used my blog header and created a cute and fun blog binder that I use all the time. You can increase your chances of winning this prize (as well as all of the others on this site), by visiting each of them and entering the same way as you did here. Hoosier Homemade. Coupon Dad. Totally Target. Deal Seeking Mom.

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Giveaway Contest Prizes Mom 49

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Thaw as needed. 8 Freezer Meals.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 24, 2011

They are not overly glossy which I like and a guy could definitely wear them, well maybe not the shimmer one which I really loved. You can increase your chances of winning this prize (as well as all of the others on this site), by visiting each of them and entering the same way as you did here. Hoosier Homemade. Totally Target.

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Giveaway Prizes Contest Win 72

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 22, 2011

Busy moms can conveniently order over the phone on the way home from work or even online and carry out dinner for the entire family that tastes like homemade and is a nutritious alternative to pizza or fast food. subscribe to my blog (either via email using the box in the left sidebar OR via RSS feed).

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Meals Giveaway Family Home and Garden 66

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 25, 2011

Well, JAKKS Pacific is offering you just that in the form of an entertainment basket for all ages filled with these popular JAKKS Pacific toys: Timmy Time Small Plush — Features all key characters from the show, including Timmy, Mittens the Kitten, Ruffy the Puppy and Yabba the Duckling. Hoosier Homemade. Deal Seeking Mom.

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Entertainment Giveaway Contest Cars 75

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 24, 2011

These shoes have so much support, they are well worth the price! You can increase your chances of winning this prize (as well as all of the others on this site), by visiting each of them and entering the same way as you did here. EACH blogger has their own prizes to give away, so make sure to visit all of the blogs! Coupon Dad.

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Giveaway Shoes Contest Prizes 58

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 24, 2011

You can increase your chances of winning this prize (as well as all of the others on this site), by visiting each of them and entering the same way as you did here. EACH blogger has their own prizes to give away, so make sure to visit all of the blogs! Hoosier Homemade. Nicole’s Nickels. Penny Pinchin’ Mom. Cents”able Momma.

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Giveaway Contest Prizes Home 69

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 24, 2011

You can increase your chances of winning this prize (as well as all of the others on this site), by visiting each of them and entering the same way as you did here. EACH blogger has their own prizes to give away, so make sure to visit all of the blogs! Hoosier Homemade. Cents”able Momma. Wild for Wags. Coupon Dad. Hip 2 Save.

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Giveaway Contest Prizes Software 72

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 24, 2011

It has held up very well and is a quality piece of hand stamped jewelry. You can increase your chances of winning this prize (as well as all of the others on this site), by visiting each of them and entering the same way as you did here. EACH blogger has their own prizes to give away, so make sure to visit all of the blogs!

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Giveaway Jewelry Contest Flowers and Gifts 73

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 25, 2011

I don’t like the clutter of a dishrack on my counter but with this one, I may have to make an excuse because of how modern and sleek it is as well as its extreme functionality! EACH blogger has their own prizes to give away, so make sure to visit all of the blogs! Hoosier Homemade. Entry is simple! I Heart Publix.

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Giveaway Contest Prizes Mom 49

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 18, 2013

But these are homemade versions and they are so stinking easy to make there is no reason not to have several! This first one is from The Joneses Blog. Here are a few other coverups that I like as well. I think it is the easiest one because all Lisa does is cut a hole for the arms and braid some material for the straps.

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Sewing At&T Homemade Outdoors 56

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 25, 2011

Along with diet and exercise, sleep provides the restoration, rejuvenation and energy necessary for improved performance and everyday wellness. You can increase your chances of winning this prize (as well as all of the others on this site), by visiting each of them and entering the same way as you did here. Hoosier Homemade.

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Giveaway Contest Mother's Prizes 68

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 24, 2011

You can increase your chances of winning this prize (as well as all of the others on this site), by visiting each of them and entering the same way as you did here. EACH blogger has their own prizes to give away, so make sure to visit all of the blogs! Hoosier Homemade. I Heart Publix. Koupon Karen. Nicole’s Nickels. Coupon Dad.

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Giveaway Pizza Contest Prizes 68

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 24, 2011

You can increase your chances of winning this prize (as well as all of the others on this site), by visiting each of them and entering the same way as you did here. EACH blogger has their own prizes to give away, so make sure to visit all of the blogs! Hoosier Homemade. Wild for Wags. Coupon Dad. Totally Target. Hip 2 Save.

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Jewelry Giveaway Contest Prizes 67

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 11, 2011

Now that I have less time to do things with work and blogging, I don’t scrapbook as often and it makes me sad! You can increase your chances of winning this prize (as well as all of the others on this site), by visiting each of them and entering the same way as you did here. Hoosier Homemade. I Heart Publix. Koupon Karen.

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Graduation Giveaway Pizza Prizes 63

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 24, 2011

All Bath by Riley products are handcrafted in small batches using all natural ingredients like exfoliating sea salt, hydrating avocado seed oil and healing shea butter to keep hands not just clean, but healthy and soft as well. EACH blogger has their own prizes to give away, so make sure to visit all of the blogs! Hoosier Homemade.

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Giveaway Contest Prizes Cake 76