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It’s more than possible to travel around Asia on a budget, and indeed, the continent is a top choice for frugal backpackers on a budget.
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The old saying “waste not, want not” comes to mind when dealing with frugality in the kitchen. In our modern day, kitchen waste is through the roof. People literally throw hundreds of dollars away every year by not making use of what they already have. With seven children and two adults living in our home [...]
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Learn to stretch your budget, increase your income and save money on a variety of household expenses with this week’s frugal living bundle! This week only, get all 5 ebooks for just $7.40 (a savings of more than 70%)! Become a Frugali$ta in 30 Days by Susan Heid In Become a Frugali$ta in 30 Days, [...]
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You daringly dashed out, kids in tow, to the pumpkin patch this year and proudly hauled your pumpkin loot home. Now, what is the next natural step but to carve away! Right? Hold it! You want Halloween to be filled with fake gore, not real severed fingers. Before you break out the candles and knives, [...]
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Let’s talk groceries. More specifically, let’s talk about your grocery budget. Your grocery bill can be one of the largest drains on your finances. Tabitha Philen’s ebook Advanced Penny Pinching can help you rein in your unruly food bills and free up extra money to pay off debts or take a vacation! If there is one [...]
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Crockpots (also known as slow cookers) are experiencing a come-back. Since their widespread use in the 70s, crockpots are again gaining in popularity. The crockpot business is booming as busy families strive to provide hot, healthy meals at dinner time, while saving money and precious time in the kitchen. The crockpot can make your life [...]
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If you can manage to cook a family Christmas dinner for under $200 it will depend a lot on the number of people you intend on feeding. It will also depend on where you live and your access to the ingredients at the right price. To show you all of the different ways you can [...]
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Developing a nursery for your newborn is an exciting time to prepare for. You can’t help but feel the decision you make will somehow help mold the mind of your precious child. In a perfect world, we wish we could go on a shopping spree and buy the store. During my pregnancy, I wanted to create [...]
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If you can crochet or knit then you have a perfect start to some great homemade holiday gifts! Teens and college students are two groups of people that seem to love warm gifts made from soft yarns. Winter hats and scarves are easy to make with some large needles and a thick yarn. You can [...]
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One of the greatest advantages to homemade gifts is the ability to personalize them. If you are a military family or you know someone in the military, why not use some old uniforms to make a unique gift this holiday season? I’m sure you have all seen the purses and bags made from military uniforms. [...]
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Gift baskets during the Holiday season are not only fun to plan and prepare, but one of the very best gifts to give friends and family. Most people are overjoyed to receive a basket full of homemade goodies and actually look forward to them every year. Don’t be surprised when they start making special requests [...]
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Some of the easiest gifts to make for the holidays come straight from your kitchen. Simple things that people don’t always think about, like jelly or homemade mustard, make elegant gifts presented in canning jars adorned with little tags and labels. Spice mixes are something that everyone uses but few people think to make themselves. [...]
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