Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

We rarely buy sodas or other sugary drinks. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. lb whitish strawberries in the winter. After that, we head in to high summer vegetable season and, well, you get the point by now. Cut out the crap, save some dough.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

We have recently started making our own powdered laundry soap with three simple ingredients– Fels Naptha , washing soda, and borax. We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works.

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Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 21, 2011

To be economical, avoid the special flours, the real butter, chocolate, nuts and other special ingredients. 1 t baking soda. ½ Add flour, salt and soda and beat well. 2 t baking soda. Add soda and vanilla. However, unless you are careful, those baked goods can break the budget. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

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Baking Cookies Bread Holiday 184

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

Soda or any form of drinks (outside of coffee and tea bags) are rarely on my grocery list. And if you’re interested–the pictures of most of my grocery purchases in March: Grocery Budget Challenge Kitchen Economics Saving Money - In the Kitchen' Dining out is a separate line item in our budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

I used several boxes of baking soda to help sanitize and deodorize them as well. So, if you have the time and the patience, you can safely and economically reuse furniture of almost any type. Just the thought of it turns your stomach, right? thoroughly vacuuming it off and re-applying several times. Have you renewed used furniture?

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 13, 2013

You may have seen all of the headlines about cruise ships lately, but the truth is, cruise ships are still a fun and economical way to enjoy a luxury vacation! Say no to soda packages. Image courtesy of David Castillo Dominici / FreeDigitalPhotos.net. It might be tempting to buy into this, but the prints can be quite pricey.

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Vacation Cruises Cruise Insurance 56

Frugal Luxuries

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Here''s a closer look at the clip-like holder. ~~~~~~ Second Choice: DIY Lip Balm Kit ($40) DIY kits can actually be a good, and often economical, way to dabble in a new skill to see if it''s something you like before investing a lot of time and money in the necessary supplies.

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