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Veggie Cheap

06-Nov-08

We’ve been trying to eat healthier. It’s not easy and down right a PITA since the fridge went kaput. Eating fresh fruits and veggies are out of the question since we need shelf-stable food only. We were gifted a cube fridge (like a tiny dorm fridge) but you can’t put much in there besides milk [...]

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Frugal Family Challenge

07-Aug-08

GMA’s Frugal Family Challenge
Good Morning America Weekend and USA Today are launching “The Frugal Family Challenge.”
Each month, they’ll feature two families who want to save money on various aspects of their family budget. A financial adviser will be sent to meet with the families, evaluate their financial goals, and offer them tips to save money. [...]

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Die-Cuts

07-Jul-08

Have any of you bought die cuts? They make great additions to your game making arsenal. They are relatively inexpensive but when your stuck buying a pack of 30 of the same items, it might be wasteful if you run out of ideas to use the shapes.
In my local library, they have an AccuCut machine [...]

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It’s Easy Being Green

06-May-08

This is a great group with wonderful ideas that has taken off like a shot. I love it!

It’s Easy Being Green!

In honor of Earth Day (and every other day), a homeschooling mom decided to start a group for all interested in going “green”. Whether you are new to “green living”, or have been living it [...]

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Frugal Household Ideas

20-Jan-08

I found this list and wondered if anyone tried the following and found them to be true or false.
1. Mayonnaise – will KILL LICE; it will also condition your hair
2. Elmers Glue – paint on your face, allow it to dry, peel off dead skin and blackheads
3. Shiny Hair – use brewed Lipton Tea
4. Sunburn – empty a large [...]

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