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Frugal Kitkat Alert: Companies That Prey On The Poor
This is a Frugal KitKat alert about the companies that prey on poor and the naive. The recession is over they say. Yet unemployment is still high, the real estate market still suffers from the 2008 market crash, and the economic crisis in Europe still looms. America spends more than it makes and it’s leaders are not leaders at all. 20 years ago, government jobs were secure but now recent graduated teachers can’t find a … Read entire article »
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Frugal Food Planning Without the Waste
My husband works for a fast food company that specializes in diner style hamburgers and hot dogs. … Read more »
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Frugalistas Honor Their Warranties
I found out during our move into our new home that my vacuum cleaner was not designed … Read more »
Frugal $25 Monthly Cell Phone Plan
Cell phone plans average over $125/month per family. 10 years ago, we had to have AT&T, Sprint, … Read more »
PB & J More Expensive Than A Salami Sandwich?
As of November, peanut butter prices will be going up a $1 a jar. The peanut crop went … Read more »
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TightWads and Movie Theaters Are Like Oil and Water
It’s an end to an era where the mom and pop theaters will no longer be able to get their movies on film. Every thing is going digital and that means no more dollar discounted tickets and drive in movies theaters. RPX and I MAX ticket sales will start at $9 per ticket for a matinee and $11 for evening … Read entire article »
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever!
1/2 granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup shortening 1 egg @ room temperature 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (omit baking soda and salt if using self-rising flour) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional 1 bag chocolate chips … Read entire article »
Frugal Homemade Oatmeal Cookies
Try this great frugal homemade recipe that is easy to make and at a price that will put the Elves out of business. … Read entire article »
Frugal Tip to Filing Your Federal and State Taxes
Tax payers options to file returns have expanded in recent years. How will you file your taxes? Do you own a small business and use a certified accountant? Do you need money now and have to use H&R blocks rapid refund? Or do you file your taxes yourselves? … Read entire article »
Frugal Groundhog Day At Aldi
The groundhog saw his shadow and I saw Aldi while running errands. Yesterday’s post explained about the health and money-saving benefits of frugal vegetables and I needed seasonal produce at a great value. … Read entire article »
Frugal Fruits and Vegetables for Your Health
Eating an apple a day will lower your cholesterol and help you lose 3 pounds a week! Eating walnuts and using walnut oil once a day will help with dealing with stress. Very good for your cholesterol. Carrots, beets, tomatoes are good for your complexion. Eating a lot of the orange and red fruits and veggies pack in a lot of Vitamin … Read entire article »
Frugal Tips to Making A Great Meal Without the Big Buck
I posted about my inability to grocery shop within my budget. I am horrible about looking at a cabinet and freezer full of food and saying let’s go to the store. … Read entire article »
Survival Tips for A Family Income of $1000 or less
A few years ago, I was a full-time student and I worked part-time for running money. My husband was the bread-winner but he needed a back surgery. He left work for a year and we had to survive on my income. We did not have short-term disability and his job did not offer compensation through the Family and Medical Leave … Read entire article »
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