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How We Frugal-ed this Week: 10/12/18

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Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week. homemade refried beans. homemade sugar-free applesauce – It’s that time of year and I made a huge batch about 3 weeks ago. Surprised my family with Apple Crumb Pots for dessert. How did you frugal this week? garden salad.

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Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag {Summer Fun Guide}

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I have no problem buying a carton of good ice cream at the grocery store, but Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag is a fun (and frugal) treat for the kids. Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag. You probably have most of the ingredients in your kitchen. makes 2-3 servings. Ingredients. 2 tablespoons sugar. 1 cup whole milk or half & half.

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Frugal Dating And The Fun Factor

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We used olives, big, restaurant style chips, fresh salsa, homemade guacamole, jalapenos, tomatoes, and of course a lot of cheese. Total: Free (or, $5-$20 with wine/beer/drinks) Just Go For Dessert Sometimes, it just doesn`t feel like the start of a weekend unless you get out of the house. We made nachos on our date night.

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Free eBooks: Delectable Desserts, Homemade Christmas, The Simple Joy of Christmas, and More!

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Here are some of my favorites available to download for FREE right now: Christmas Dessert Recipes: Simple Delicious Recipe Cook Book With 3 Main Ingredients – Chocolate, Cakes, Cookies, Pops, and More… by Jane Jeffreys (reg. Delectable Desserts – 22 Yummy Cake & Pie Recipes by Emily J. Daniels (reg.

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My #1 Tip for Trimming Grocery Spending

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My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. Homemade baked goods: Oatmeal Raspberry Muffins w/ Chocolate Chips , waffles, pancakes, scones, etc. – (W & Sat). Pasta w/ homemade white sauce, Chicken, & Veggies. Snacks & Dessert. Chicken Chow Mein. Baked Ziti.

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Free eBooks: Baking Basics and Beyond, Vegetarian 101, Homemade Cosmetics, and More!

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Also added some of our favorite coffee cake recipes, perfect with morning coffee, snacks or desserts. Mom’s Best Apple Desserts by Donna Leed (reg. Here’s a collection of Mom’s Best Apple Desserts that are sure to please the whole family. Looking for fast and delicious meals that won’t break the bank?

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Brownie Muffins: Frugal Tip or Portion Control

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My husband's favorite dessert in the whole wide world is a big, fat brownie topped with raspberry ice cream. While I love my Homemade Brownies with Homemade Whipped Cream , brownies are one item that I occasionally buy/bake/eat from a box. Being the loving wife that I am, I am happy to oblige. Just one tiny piece won't hurt.

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