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Retreating from the Recession: October Activity

October has arrived bringing wonderful color, fragrant, cool breezes, apple-cider, pumpkins, and hayrides. Dry leaves rustle pleasantly beneath feet. Scarecrows, sweaters, long walks, the harvest moon...sigh. I ♥ Oct…
Retreating from the Recession: September Activity

...in a time lacking in truth and certainty and filled with anguish and despair, no woman should be shamefaced in attempting to give back to the world, through her work, a portion of its lost heart. -Louise BoganWhat …
Make Your Own Toothpaste

You can easily make your own toothpaste. Just blend a teaspoon of ground cinnamon with two teaspoons of baking soda and two teaspoons of water. Cheap. Chemical free. Handy to know in a pinch. I'm not giving up my m…
Free Resources

We all need new ideas and encouragement as we pursue our debt free dream! I strongly recommend reading library books to help with frugal and debt free living. Books are a great way to change my mind and my ways. I nee…
Laughter Is The Best Medicine

We’ve heard the expression time and again. For decades, researchers have explored how humor helps patients relieve stress and heal. Laughter may help protect you against a heart attack, according to a recent study by ca…
Hand Soap Savings

Today is Frugal Friday at Life As Mom. She shares her family's secret to saving on hand soap. Families with many small kids use tons of hand soap. We have a hand soap tip too! I received a delightful gift with a bott…
Coupon Code: 39dollarglasses.com

Still loving 39dollarglasses.com! Both my husband and I are wearing them! Received a new coupon code for $10 off. Guess that makes them 29 dollar glasses, huh? Coupon Code: SPRING09We wear our glasses all the time. …
Fabric Softener for the Rinse Cycle

I've really enjoyed our homemade dryer sheets.I discovered that I like the same recipe even better in the rinse cycle. 2 cups water1 cup vinegar2/3 cup of any hair conditionerStir together. (Don't shake.)Add not even 1…
That's Not Good Enough...

I use to dress the girls in matching clothes all the time. When our third daughter came along, I realized that she was wearing the same outfit for years. So, I stopped. Now, they are matchy once a year. Easter.Easter…
Enthusiastic Frugal-ness

Eating out is expensive. Avoiding the restaurant is the obvious way to save. Occasionally, we enjoy a dinner out. One of the easiest ways to save at the restaurant is to drink water. With a family of six this is usua…