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Four Frugal Things (and one not-so-frugal)

The Frugal Girl

In it, I shared that I was planning to add three frugal cooking skills to my list: croutons granola crackers And she pointed out that 2/3 of those are in my regular rotation now (the croutons and the granola.) The homemade crackers,though? I disposed of that idea after giving it multiple tries.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Give a Photo Session. Give your Gift of Organization. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Give your Perennials. Baked Goods.

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Affordable Homemade Dog Food Recipes

Couponing 101

That’s why I love these affordable homemade dog food recipes! According to the American Kennel Club you do want to avoid chocolate, cinnamon, garlic, ice cream, almonds, and macadamia nuts in anything you give your pooch. I never really thought about giving my dog mango, but this recipe sounds good enough for me to eat!

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RECIPE: Homemade Pumpkin Butter

Saving With Shellie

I never knew how easy it was to have Homemade Pumpkin Butter. Wrap them individually in cellophane bags to give as a homemade treat. Make several batches in canning jars and give them as gifts this Fall! RECIPE: Homemade Pumpkin Butter Print Author: Shellie Deringer - SavingWithShellie.com Ingredients 1-14.5

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Day 13: How to Batch Cook Ground Meat & Sausage

Family Balance Sheet

Or, I cook the entire larger package of meat and divide equally and freeze in 1 – 2 cup portions. I use the pre-cooked meat in soups, chili, sloppy joes, tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, and more. If cooking sausage, remove the casings before putting in the pan. Cook over medium-low heat and break up the meat while cooking.

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7 Tips for Enjoying a Homemade Holiday

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It seems as though homemade items are all the rage these days as people are finding simpler ways to enjoy the holidays. Homemade gifts, meals, and crafts are all wonderful ways to not only put your heart into something, but to even save a little time and money at the same time. 7 Tips for Enjoying a Homemade Holiday.

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My Freezer Cooking Experience: 30 Meals in 2.5 Hours!

Couponing 101

I’ve been playing around with the idea of cooking up some freezer meals and doing a meal swap with my friends! For the freezer cooking, I just doubled the recipe for some of the dinners I was already making. extra hours cooking last week. I definitely think freezer cooking is worth it! I only spent approximately 2.5