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| Being a Parent During Tough Economic Times
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 The basic principles of survival are shelter, warmth, food, drink and hopefully love. Everything else is just WANTS.
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| Posted on: 03/12/2009 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| Mark the Top of Fitted Sheets
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I have a California king size bed. I hate changing the sheets because I can't find the right way to put the fitted sheet on.
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| Posted on: 03/10/2009 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| Dorm Room Necessities
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Sending our oldest away to college was going to be difficult enough as she selected a college 4.5 hours away. In order to provide some basic DORM ROOM necessities, I began collecting items last September to present to her upon graduation from High school.
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| Posted on: 02/23/2009 | 7 Feedback(s) |
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| Frugal Tissue Dispenser
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As a former teacher I am very much aware of how many out-of-pocket expenses teachers have. One big request is tissues, especially this time of year.
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| Posted on: 02/23/2009 | 10 Feedback(s) |
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| Say "No" to Pizza Delivery
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We all know it's hard to make the necessary cut backs when, come Friday night, you still want to order Pizza Hut. We have done a good job of talking ourselves out of it and in the end are happier for it.
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| Posted on: 02/19/2009 | 21 Feedback(s) |
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| Saving Money While Feeding Active Teens
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 My teenage son swims at least 25 hours a week, and usually rides his bicycle the 5+ miles each way back and forth to practice. At 6 foot tall and 200 lbs, you can imagine how much our athlete can eat!
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| Posted on: 02/13/2009 | 9 Feedback(s) |
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| Make Your Own Storage Pantry for Buying in Bulk
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Buy yourself a tall $30 bookcase then, using two L-brackets, secure the top of your bookcase or shelves to the studs in the kitchen or garage wall. Next, simply wedge a spring rod inside the shelf about 1 inch from the top.
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| Posted on: 02/09/2009 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| Use a Well Organized List When Grocery Shopping
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When shopping for groceries and household supplies, having a well organized list is one of the best money savers (and time savers) that we've tried. I've developed my own shopping list and included prices of items, so that I know when a sale item found is REALLY a good deal.
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| Posted on: 01/21/2009 | 5 Feedback(s) |
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| Start Planning for Valentine's Day Now
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 Not too early to start saving on the Valentine date or dinner. Here are some tips I would like to share. You can prepare your own dinner by starting your shopping now and buying the meat and side dishes when you see them on sale.
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| Posted on: 01/16/2009 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| Gardening on a Budget
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Gardening can get expensive. I think that the easiest way to garden on a budget is to first have patience. Second, gain a collection of plants that are simple propagators; for example Sedum.
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| Posted on: 01/15/2009 | 6 Feedback(s) |
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