May 2012
4 posts
May 27th
Dewey's Treehouse: Making it from scratch:... →
a recommendation for spice mix recipes from a trusted frugal friend I’m happy to add these to my arsenal!
May 23rd
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April 2012
5 posts
Apr 19th
“really interesting short video as a young woman investigates the mark-up on her...”
– Why Did My Wedding Dress Cost So Much? : Planet Money : NPR
Apr 17th
“Not only did He enable us to pay our debts and move back “home” to California,...”
– Truly Debt Free — Life As Mom  Never thought about it this way!
Apr 6th
Apr 6th
Freezer Meals For Us: April Guest Cook: Sugar... →
Make and freeze holiday cut-outs ahead of time!
Apr 3rd
March 2012
5 posts
The Tuttles' Madcap Adventures: Project: Pallet... →
madcaptuttles: We mentioned earlier (here) that we’ll need raised beds for our garden. We accumulated some pallets from friends and successfully made one garden bed per pallet. Here’s how we did it: The used pallets…
Mar 27th
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Mar 24th
Disney Dreams On A Dime →
Strategies for experiencing a little Disney magic (without a ticket)
Mar 7th
Mar 6th
How to Reduce Grocery Spending (Reader Q&A) →
I like how Jessica answers, “Do you need to spend less?” because there is no magic number that’s right for every family. We have seen a huge jump in eating as our kids grow, much more than the 1 adult portion they added up to earlier.
Mar 3rd
February 2012
5 posts
Finding Dolly Freed - Possum Living →
What happened to the teenager who wrote the 70s frugality book, Possum Living? 
Feb 29th
“So my advice is don’t have very many clothes. Clothes will suck the life...”
– Ordo Amoris: Four Moms (Plus 1): Clothing  I enjoy Cindy’s contrarian advice, and after a few years of various hand-me-down systems, believe me—I get it! In the little kid ages, however, I find that the bins are still easier than another trip to Walmart.
Feb 10th
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Feb 9th
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Feb 4th
January 2012
6 posts
Jan 31st
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Jan 23rd
Which is Cheaper for Diapers Now? Amazon Mom or... →
Of interest to anyone who buys diapers on Amazon. I do find a big convenience factor in everything I order there, and there is no sales tax (at least for now) which is an almost 10% savings here in Tennessee. However, I’m still not sure if Prime shipping will be worth it for our family in the long run.
Jan 12th
Jan 10th
“If you’ve read my book or this blog for any amount of time, then you know that...”
– scary hope | chatting at the sky Download this ebook for FREE and share it with someone who can use a little hope.
Jan 7th
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December 2011
9 posts
Faux pecan pie uses pretzels to save $ →
Dec 23rd
She Laughs at the Days: So You're Worried Your... →
Okay, this is not frugality-related, but I thought someone might find Carrien’s article as insightful as I did. She analyzes the reasons why a wife/mom might turn to food and suggests positive alternatives that seem realistic and encouraging. Sometimes I think a few extra “thank you’s” would fill me up longer than an ice cream ever could.
Dec 17th
Dec 16th
“You only have one life! Don’t live it encased in a screen. When you begin...”
– Cajun Cottage Under the Oaks: STOP! Look Beyond Your Screen
Dec 16th
Making A Difference This Holiday Season :: Lynn's... →
an appeal for us to “give deep” this Christmas
Dec 13th
“Children’s socks and underwear are my biggest clothing expense (all else...”
– In House - Journal - Frugal Fix: Tights to Socks
Dec 10th
Dec 10th
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Dec 8th
An Open Letter to Suze Orman →
Standing ovation for Connie at Smockity Frocks, who gives Suze Orman something to think about.
Dec 6th
November 2011
6 posts
Nov 28th
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Nov 24th
Craigslist for Holiday Shopping? This List Says... →
Bonus: no packaging!
Nov 17th
Oatmeal Freezer Pucks | New Nostalgia →
Smart idea!
Nov 16th
Healthy Meals Resource System: Recipe Finder... →
This free recipe finder from the USDA, geared toward food service, includes many recipes for 50 and 100 servings. Great for church or bulk cooking!
Nov 7th
October 2011
9 posts
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Oct 18th
“The first thing to know about the beloved home is that it takes time to create....”
– Day Fifteen: The Beloved Home Takes Time « adailyportion So true.
Oct 17th
Oct 12th
“Luckily, my late father had hammered into me that grit was more important than...”
– I Went Back to the Land to Feed My Family - NYTimes.com  interesting article
Oct 10th
The Pious Sodality of Church Ladies: Hint of the... →
That brown paper packages feeling? Exactly.
Oct 8th
GIfts from the Thrift: Okay or Cheap? | Fine... →
My favorite gifts are always one-of-a-kind thrift finds. Last year my mom found 2 simple pewter candlesticks, for which I had been searching for months! That they cost $1 made the gift even sweeter.
Oct 7th
September 2011
12 posts
“I think the biggest thing I have learned is if broke people are making fun of...”
–  Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance from an article about living on one teacher’s salary
Sep 26th