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Baby Wipes Clean More Than Just Babies

alan — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:56:05 +0000

When you are looking to live a little more frugally or want to cut back on chemical cleaning products, the convenience and ease of use baby wipes offer can be a fantastic solution. Baby wipes clean more than just babies bottoms, even though clever marketing would have us think that way.

Creative Money Saving Tips that Anyone Can Do – Even You

alan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:36:02 +0000

You may have come across the saying about looking after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves. Whether that is true or not is anybodies guess but to help you on your way, here are some creative money saving tips that anybody can do.

Garage Sale Money Saving Tips

alan — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:36:11 +0000

Shopping at garage sales should involve strategy, if you are looking to get rock-bottom prices on other people’s things. In fact, it is often better to peruse garage sales than to shop at thrift stores. There are no overhead costs at garage sales, such as mark-up to compensate for salaries.

How to Never Pay Full Price For Anything

alan — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:43:47 +0000

In today’s debt-ridden society, being frugal and saving a buck is becoming important, but the problem is that most often, avoiding paying full price on anything is right under our noses and we are just too busy to see the options.

How to Save Time and Money by Cooking in Bulk

alan — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:01:44 +0000

Cooking is a task in itself and plenty of people get tired of it, losing interest or not knowing what to make. Cooking in bulk can be a fantastic way to save time and money as well as stress, and you will be able to come home from work, pop something in the oven or microwave, and not have to worry about starting a second shift of jobs around the home.

Mastering Frugality – Depression Era Living Skills

alan — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:52:04 +0000

The Depression was a famous time in our history, and many people marvel over how folks living during that time made do with very little at all and managed to survive. Items we take for granted and throw away easily today would never have seen such a fate during the Depression.

Money Saving Grocery Shopping Tips

alan — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:09:27 +0000

Frugal grocery shopping is a great way to save plenty of money, but many folks avoid the job of cutting coupons or changing their shopping habits simply because they see those advantages as chores.

Nine Effective Ways to Save Money on Gas

alan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:54:20 +0000

With the seemingly continuous rise in the price of gas, many folks are looking for ways to save money at the petrol pump. There are ways to reduce what you spend on fuel, which does not mean that you will need to walk to work each day.

Shoestring Living Tips for Moms

alan — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:13:19 +0000

Moms – are you trying to save some of your hard earned cash or looking for some tips on surviving on a shoestring budget. Read on for some shoestring living tips that you can implement and save yourself big bucks at the same time.

Shopping at Warehouse Clubs Saves Time and Money

alan — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:58:04 +0000

How many times have you come home from a long day at work, tired and distracted, only to realize that you have to still make supper and there’s nothing to eat in the house? You have not had a chance to get your groceries done this week and supplies are running more than low.

Tips on How to Live on One Income Instead of Two

alan — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:48:44 +0000

We have become consumed by the idea that earning two incomes is the only way to maintain a family, and perhaps sometimes things actually seem to be that financially restricting. Many mothers and fathers in the workforce would like to stay at home with their kids and see all the “firsts”, but think that it is just impossible to give up the extra salary.